Lionel Messi Marries Girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo in Argentina

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi married girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo in the couple's homeland of Argentina on Friday.

According to TMZ, the celebrations took place in Rosario at a hotel and casino with family and friends in attendance. Team-mates of the icon were also present, as were other stars from entertainment and sport.

Richard Innes of the Mirror reported the couple celebrated the day by getting matching date tattoos on their fingers.

Messi will soon be back in training as Barca attempt to reclaim the La Liga crown from Real Madrid.

According to Innes, Blaugrana legends Xavi Hernandez and Carles Puyol, Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas and Sergio Aguero of Manchester City were present.