LIONEL MESSI is enjoying some time away on his luxury yacht in Ibiza – just days after avoiding jail for tax fraud.
Barcelona’s Argentine forward, 29, is on the Spanish island for the second day in a row on holiday in with his family.
Lionel Messi relaxes with his family on his luxury yacht in Ibiza this weekCredit: Splash News
He was with long-term partner Antonella Roccuzzo and two young sons – Thiago and Mateo – as well as several pals aboard a luxury yacht.
Messi seems in carefree mood, despite just last week being sentenced in Spain to 21 months in prison for tax fraud.
His father, Jorge Messi, was also given a jail term, but neither is expected to serve time behind bars.
Lionel Messi relaxed with his two sons with on holiday in IbizaCredit: Splash News
Lionel Messi soaks up the sun while away on holiday with family in IbizaCredit: Splash News
Lionel Messi relaxes with his partner just days after dodging jail for tax fraudCredit: Splash News
The Spanish legal system means prison terms of under two years are often served under probation.
While on his yacht in Ibiza, Messi is seen showering off as well as playing with his kids.
He also used the time to relax following a gruelling season, only just come to a close following his nation’s loss in the Copa America final, as he is seen taking in the sun with pals, while also going for a dip in the ocean.
Barcelona star Lionel Messi enjoys some time off ahead of the new seasonCredit: Splash News
Lionel Messi kicked back on his luxury yacht with his family following court caseCredit: Splash News
The Argentine ace has suggested he will retire from international football following yet another frustrating tournament.
Messi will next lace up his boots for Barca when they take on Celtic in Dublin later this month.
The La Liga giants will then face Leicester in Stockholm on August 3, before taking on Liverpool at Wembley on August 6.
