Barcelona and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi welcomed the New Year with a heartwarming celebration, capturing precious moments with his family.

The football icon's Instagram post on New Year's Day showcased a joyful gathering with his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, and their children.

In a beautiful display of love, Antonela Roccuzzo responded to Messi's post with a sweet message, commenting, "Beautiful my whole life," accompanied by red heart emojis.

The couple radiated happiness as they bid farewell to 2023 and embraced the promises of 2024.

Antonela Roccuzzo also shared her own set of photos on Instagram, echoing Messi's sentiment with the caption, "Feliz 2024!!" The images, unique to her account, portrayed their family's unique moments and undeniable bond.

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The social media exchange didn't go unnoticed by friends and fellow football enthusiasts. Daniella Semaan, wife of Messi's former Barcelona teammate, added heart-eye emojis to Antonela's post, expressing admiration for the heartwarming family snapshots. Maria Taktouk, Semaan's daughter, joined in with a warm message, "Happiest New Year to the most beautiful family."

Lionel Messi, currently with Inter Miami, is gearing up for the Major Soccer League (MSL) championship, fueled by the anticipation of reuniting with old friend and teammate, Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez.

As Messi's professional journey in the MSL unfolds, his fans and well-wishers eagerly anticipate more glimpses into the football star's personal life, where love, joy, and family take center stage.