The 29-year-old is unable to play a part in Argentina’s World Cup qualifying double header against Peru and Paraguay after picking up a groin problem against Atletico Madrid last month.
Instead Messi has been winding down with his family as he edges towards a return for Barcelona after the international break.
Messi’s partner, Antonella Roccuzzo, snapped a picture of the star forward alongside their eldest son, Thiago, on Instagram.
