Fans couldn’t help but notice the adorable moment when Lionel Messi was seen enjoying some quality time with his family, including his dog, in a recent video that circulated online.
The top player from Paris Saint-Germain is back in Spain after an extended vacation. Messi recently led his team to the semi-finals of the Copa America, unfortunately losing to Brazil. Now, the 36-year-old is gearing up for his 16th season at the Nou Camp. In his free time, Messi enjoys practicing his football techniques with his sons Thiago and Mateo, as well as Ciro.
Messi and his crew are always accompanied by their pet Hulk, a massive French Mastiff. However, a video reveals the dog having a tough time keeping up with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner. The clip shows the Barcelona captain engaging in a game of rondo with Thiago and Mateo. Their objective is to swiftly pass the ball around the man, or in this case, the dog, positioned in the middle.
Antonella Roccuzzo, Messi’s wife, was seen keeping an eye on their one-year-old son Ciro as the game began in their garden. The energetic Hulk was chasing after the ball, with Mateo passing it to his dad once their dog ran ahead. However, the large dog halted its movements when the ball reached Messi’s feet. Moving cautiously, the 32-year-old skillfully maneuvered the ball around the dog to reach his other son. This heartwarming moment was shared on Twitter recently and has garnered over 100,000 views. Fans were quick to notice how the French mastiff hesitated when approaching Messi, showing a sweet moment between the football star and his furry companion.
One person mentioned: “I really like how the dog stays put when Messi is dribbling.”
Another person chimed in: “Even Hulk wouldn’t dare to challenge Messi.”