Lionel Messi is set to marry Antonella Roccuzzo in 2017

Lionel Messi is set to marry his long-term girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo in 2017, according to sources close to the Barcelona star’s family.

The wedding is expected to be held in the Argentina international’s hometown of Rosario, where the pair first met when they were children through Messi’s close friend and Roccuzzo’s cousin Lucas Scaglia.

La Nacion reporter Juan Pablo Varsky broke the news during his radio show, saying the ceremony would take place next year, while a relative told La Capital: ‘It’s true, there’ll be a wedding the middle of next year.’

Messi and Rocuzzo have been friends since he was 14 and have two sons together

It is thought the date could fall on Messi’s birthday on June 24. The 29-year-old is set to go on an end-of-season tour with Barcelona, but is expected to return to Rosario after its climax on June 12.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is expected to invite the entire Barcelona and Argentina squads to the big day, while a number of ex-team-mates will be in attendance too.

The cathedral in Rosario, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, is the most likely venue, while the reception and party will be held at Messi’s family home.

Yachts duel in Ibiza Messi vs Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo against Lionel Messi. The eternal duel takes place not only on the football field, but also on holiday.

Soccer fans face repeatedly the same question. Who is better Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi ?

After winning the title with Portugal in the European Championship final against France, Ronaldo seems to have the edge. Messi gave after the disappointment at the Copa America his retirement from international football. In addition, the conviction is on probation for tax evasion.

But before the Spanish island of Ibiza stands Messi from the Portuguese. Because: Both superstars have rented a yacht for their holidays. And the Spanish newspaper "El Mundo" wrote: The Messi is longer!

The Argentine has basked according to the newspaper on a 28-meter yacht, Ronaldo's luxury boat comes hand "only" 25 meters.

But: The duel of the boats hardly interested the two well. Relax is important. Rest for the next season. Ronaldo doing comfortably with his whole family, Messi with his two sons and girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo.

Happy Birthday Thiago Messi!

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has been enjoying his downtime by celebrating the birthday of his long-time girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo. 

27-year-old forward took to Instagram to upload a family selfie, featuring the couple and their son Thiago.

And it was all smiles in the Messi household from the three of them on Thursday, as he captioned the snap: 'Feliz cumple mi vida', or 'Happy birthday my life'

Feliz cumple mi vida !!!! Te amamos 😘😘😘😘😘😘

A photo posted by Leo Messi (@leomessi) on Feb 26, 2015 at 3:49am PST

Messi was decisive in the last match for Argentina, he scored 3 goals!