Not quite a long ago, did we bring you the pictures of Lionel Messi vacationing in Antigua. Barcelona star was with his family after Argentina’s ouster from Copa America 2019. While Messi was letting his hair down with his family, this 11-year-old Mackenzie O’Neill was also at the same beach with his family. Neill grabbed this lifetime opportunity and not only played with the Argentine but also hung out with his sons. Mackenzie, a British citizen while speaking to one of the news channels said that Messi is not too good with English and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo played the role of translator. Needless to say that the young fan was left smiling ear-to-ear. Lionel Messi Enjoys Vacation With Family, Cristiano Ronaldo Relishes Roof-Top Dinner With Kids & Girlfriend (See Pics).
While narrating his experience of playing with Messi he said, “Like something out of a beer commercial, there was Messi. The Messi held up a soccer ball — imagine this in slow motion, the sun behind him and the ocean glistening — and gestured to Mackenzie, asking if he wanted to play. As if Mackenzie, who plays soccer as a goalkeeper, would ever say no.” Three other kids joined to play along with the Barcelona star.
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The kid further said that he wasn’t nervous but was shy. On the last day of the footballer’s vacation, Messi stood aside observing them play as Neill was playing with his son Thiago. Needless to say that Barcelona star has earned fans for life but also given the kids the most memorable vacation which would be cherished for a long time.
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