Lionel Messi's surprise at Barcelona airport as he arrived back from Russia
Antonela Roccuzzo was waiting for him at El Prat airport
Leo landed back in Barcelona after playing in Moscow
Leo Messi is back in Barcelona after a short adventure in Russia with Argentina. Minutes after Saturday's game in Moscow, the Barça star jumped on a plane and headed back to the Catalan city.
Upon his return, accompanied by Pepe Costa, the Argentine star had a small surprise. His wife Antonela was not the only person who had gone to the airport to pick him up. On this occasion, his father, Jorge, was with her in Barcelona.
As had been planned for a few days, Jorge Sampaoli has given Messi permission to leave the Argentina camp early and to miss the friendly against Nigeria. Messi's played a lot of games this season and a break was deemed necessary.
That's not the case with Barça's other Argentina player, Javier Mascherano, who remains with the Albiceleste for the game against Nigeria. He will return to Barcelona after.
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