Taking advantage of the MLS off-season, Lionel Messi seems to be putting in some extra work in the gym training. The Inter Miami star shared a picture on social media, featuring himself and his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, showcasing the results of their intense workout sessions, which has caused quite a stir among fans.

Over the past few weeks, Messi has been giving fans a glimpse into his rigorous training routine through Roccuzzo’s Instagram account. The couple has been working out together under the guidance of Roccuzzo’s personal trainer. One particular video even showcased the Argentine effortlessly performing pull-ups and the results are evident.

Lionel Messi leaves fans stunned

Notably, Messi took to his Instagram story to share a shirtless picture of himself alongside Roccuzzo. In the photo, the Argentinean superstar appears to be fully ripped with his customary lean physique, a common trait among professional soccer players.

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The moment fans laid eyes on the image, they couldn’t help but express their astonishment at X, flooding the platform with their reactions. The transformation progress left one fan completely speechless, prompting them to make a humorous comment about Messi preparing for the upcoming MLS season.

Here’s the fan reactions:

Another fan praised the hard work that La Pulga put in and acknowledged the visible results.

Also, one fan even boldly predicted that the 8x Ballon d’Or winner would achieve a feat similar to his 2012 record of scoring 91 goals in a year.

The physique of the Inter Miami forward left one other fans in awe, causing them to question his age.

It is clear to see that Lionel Messi’s body-building growth took many fans by surprise. Here’s the reaction of a surprised fan:

Lastly, one fan believes that this physical transformation is preparation for the upcoming Copa America 2024 and a clear heads-up to the opposition.

The reactions to Lionel Messi’s picture have been overwhelmingly positive, with fans expressing their admiration and astonishment at his physical transformation. It raises the queries of when Inter Miami supporters will witness the outcome of his rigorous training on the field.

Inter Miami’s upcoming schedule

Lionel Messi is expected to make a comeback to Inter Miami for the match against El Salvador on January 19, 2024. According to reports, this pre-season friendly match will also mark the first occasion when Messi and Luis Suarez will play together in the Inter Miami colors.

In addition, there will be five more friendly matches, including matchups against Al Hilal and Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Al Nassr. The tour will conclude with a match against Newell’s Old Boys before the start of the regular MLS season.

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