Lionel Messi was married to longtime partner Antonela Roccuzzo on Friday in their hometown of Rosario, Argentina. The event was a who's who of footballing royalty with Barcelona legends of past and present in attendance as well as Messi's teammates on the Argentinian national team. Mateo and Thiago Messi were on their best behavior and the whole Suarez clan was too, and in the end, everyone got to witness the marriage of two childhood sweethearts while feasting on delicious Argentine empanadas.
Here are some of the best photos from the wedding of Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo.
Samuel Eto’o, Xavi, Cesc Fabregas, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, Carles Puyol
Wedding guests arrive in Rosario, including this group: Samuel Eto'o, Xavi, Cesc Fabregas, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Carles Puyol.
Luis Suarez and Wife Sofia Balbi
Luis Suarez and wife Sofia Balbi, who are frequently spotted with Lionel and Antonela off the pitch while their children play together, make an appearance on the wedding's red carpet.
Sergio Aguero and Girlfriend Karina Tejeda
Messi's international teammate Sergio Aguero, who plays his club ball with Manchester City in England, attends the wedding with girlfriend Karina Tejeda.
Dani Alves and Neymar
Brazilian internationals Neymar and Dani Alves pose for a selfie. Dani Alves spent the majority of his career at Barcelona before moving to Italy last year.
Gerard Pique and Shakira
Shakira, Shakira! And Gerard Pique.
The Messi family
Part of the Messi family — father Jorge Horacio, sister Maria Sol, mother Celia Maria Cuccittini and Lionel's sons Mateo and Thiago.
Thiago Messi
Thiago Messi poses for a photo with his cousins.
Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo
Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo seal their marriage with a kiss.
Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo
Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo after the wedding ceremony.
Lionel Messi after the wedding ceremony.
Lionel Messi giving a thumbs up to — we can only speculate — maybe Cristiano Ronaldo?
Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi, Neymar and Dani Alves
The MSN trio linkup with Dani Alves out wide — it's just like old times.
Lionel Messi getting turnt.
Time to put on the oversized hats and get turnt.