According to Argentine media, Lionel Messi and his entire family left the United States to return to his homeland Argentina on the night of December 17. The Argentine superstar’s family will spend the rest of the year in the South American country. Messi will return to join Inter Miami in early January 2024.

Messi returned to Rosario, Argentina on the evening of December 17.

Ole newspaper revealed that there is another important thing that makes Messi return home this time. That is to attend the wedding of his wife Antonela’s family. Carla, Antonela’s youngest sister, will hold her wedding on December 23. Messi and his wife are confirmed to attend. It is known that Antonela will be the one to walk the bride down the aisle. At Messi’s wedding in 2017, Carla also took on this important role.

Antonela with her sister Carla. Carla is 32 years old and is a doctor.

In the past, due to his busy playing schedule, Messi rarely attended weddings. However, Carla’s wedding took place right when the Argentine superstar was on break. Therefore, the 37-year-old superstar had the opportunity to attend.

Messi’s Inter Miami are expected to officially return to action at the end of February 2024. However, before that, the team will participate in a series of notable friendlies. First, on January 19, coach Tata Martino and his team will face El Salvador. At the end of the month, the team will face Al Hilal and then Ronaldo’s Al Nassr.