Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo finally tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Rosario
Barcelona icon Lionel Messi finally tied the knot with childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo on Friday night in their glamorous wedding in Rosario.
The pair returned to their hometown, where they met 25 years ago as five-year-old children, where 250 guests, star-studded with a who's who of the world's best footballers, watched on at the lavish ceremony.
And the party continued long into the night, where a host of Barcelona and Argentina stars, both past and present, flocked to the dancefloor to celebrate the new marriage.
The Barcelona star, pictured getting his haircut, prepares for the big day at City Center Rosario
The pair met in their hometown 25 years ago and returned to get married there on Friday
The couple already have two sons, Thiago (pictured walking down the aisle) and Mateo
They finally sealed ther long-term relationship with a glamorous wedding in north Argentina
But even though the couple banned mobile phones from the wedding, there were still a few on hand to capture some candid behind-the-scenes shots.
The first kiss is a special time after any couple says: 'I do.' It used to signify the sealing of a legal bond and promises each person made to one another — now it is simply a moment which couples cherish.
But the kiss did not go too smoothly for this set of newlyweds. Messi was snapped leaning in to give an excruciatingly awkward peck to start their married life.
Overseen by son Thiago, whose head Messi rubbed afterwards to bring a swift end to the uneasy moment, the star couple perhaps did not enjoy the kiss in the way they might have hoped.
Messi and Roccuzzo lean in for a kiss after being pronounced husband and wife
But it did not go as smoothly as they would have liked as the pair endured an awkward moment
But onwards and upwards into the night — with the grand party still to come, complete with some very dodgy dancing.
The Barcelona star and his new wife were the focal point of the dance floor and it is fair to say Messi's moves of choice was more akin to that of winning the Champions League than a romantic first waltz.
However, perhaps most importantly, they appeared to enjoy the occasion, which was a long-time coming — a quarter of a century, in fact.
The Argentina international takes to the stage to throw some moves on the dancefloor
Neymar posts a photo with the groom and former Barcelona team-mate Dani Alves
And Messi and his new wife were joined by some of their closest friends to enjoy the momentous occasion.
Former Barcelona team-mate Cesc Fabregas was in attendance at the City Center Rosario with wife Daniella Semaan — who is one of Roccuzzo's closest friends.
Semaan packed her social media with photos from the evening, including a snap with pop sensation Shakira — wife of Messi's Barca team-mate Gerard Pique.
The Brazilian superstar posts a photo with Barcelona strike partner Luis Suarez in Rosario
Neymar was also on hand to capture some moments from the evening, posting a picture with strike partner Luis Suarez and former Barca right back Dani Alves.
The night certainly lived up to its grand billing, with the couple sparing no expense for the huge occasion.
And with photographers, both amateur and professional, there to capture each moment, it is sure to be a fond memory for Argentina's new superstar husband and wife.
Roccuzzo's close friend and Cesc Fabregas's wife Daniella Semaan (right) was in attendance
Semaan posted photos with friends during the Messi and Roccuzzo wedding after party
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