Lionel Messi gives the thumbs up after marrying childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo in Rosario, ArgentinaCredit: AP:Associated Press
Lionel Messi and Antonella share a kiss on the red carpet as newlyweds after the marriage ceremony in Rosario, ArgentinaCredit: AP:Associated Press
And the couple looked over the moon as they finally tied the knot in front of their young sons Thiago and Mateo.
There has been tensions between Messi's family and his partner, 29, but they forgot about their feud ahead of the big occasion.
Superstar Messi, 30, beamed as he enjoyed the special event with over 250 friends and family while a host of Barcelona stars from past and present were in attendance.
Premier League stars Cesc Fabregas and Sergio Aguero were present, while Barcelona legends Xavi Hernandez, Carles Puyol and Samuel Eto'o were also in town.
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, their relationship has been under strain for nearly seven years.
But it is believed the families have settled their differences for the wedding.
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A menu which included steak, salad, sushi and pasta had reportedly been leaked for guests to feast their eyes on.
Lionel Messi looked proud as he walked hand-in-hand with his new brideCredit: Getty Images
Antonella's dress was from Madrid designer Rosa ClaraCredit: Rosa Clara
Antonella's stunning dress is revealed in front of the cameras after the ceremonyCredit: Getty Images
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Former Liverpool forward Luis Suarez and wife Sofia dazzle on the red carpet after attending Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo's weddingCredit: Getty Images
Sergio Aguero and his partner Karina TejedaCredit: AP:Associated Press
Cesc Fabregas and stunnign wife Daniella Semaan pose for photosCredit: AP:Associated Press
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Xavi, Cesc Fabregas and Carles Puyol attended the wedding with their wivesCredit: Splash News
Carles Puyol is dating model Vanessa LorenzoCredit: Splash News
Xavi Hernandez and wife Nuria Cunillera attend the wedding of Lionel MessiCredit: EPA
Ex-BarcelonaSamuel Eto'o married Georgette in 2007Credit: Getty Images
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Barcelona ace Sergio Busquets and partner Elena Galera on the red carpet in RosarioCredit: Getty Images
Lionel Messi's mother Celia, father Jorge and sister MariaCredit: AP:Associated Press
Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo are getting married on June 30Credit: Getty Images
Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo will tie the knot in their home-town RosarioCredit: social media
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Antonella Roccuzzo and Lionel Messi will be joined by 250 friends and familyCredit: AP:Associated Press
Antonella Roccuzzo has known Messi since she was five years oldCredit: Instagram @antoroccuzzo88
Javier Macherano hung out with Argentina team-mates ahead of the weddingCredit: instagram
Messi met Roccuzzo when they were just 13 years old and the pair have two children together, named Thiago and Mateo.
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One of his team-mates, Andres Iniesta did not attend the wedding, while Gerard Pique’s partner Shakira performed as part of the evening’s entertainment.
Messi chose not to invite former boss Luis Enrique and his assistant Juan Carlos Unzue.
Also no members of the Barca board were invited due to a long-running rift between former president Joan Laporta and current president Josep Maria Bartomeu.
Gerard Pique and Shakira landed in Argentina ahead of the weddingCredit: Getty Images
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Lionel Messi's strike partner Luis Suarez landed ahead of the weddingCredit: Getty Images
Lionel Messi handed guests a gift box which includes Lionel Messi's own wineCredit: Splash News
Former and current Barcelona stars posed for a photo on the runway
Xavi can been stepping off the plane while Carles Puyol is on runwayCredit: Getty Images
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Jordi Alba (left) left the plane with Sergio Busquets (right) while Cesc Fabregas wore a black capCredit: Getty Images
Guests arrived at the wedding at the City Centre Hotel and CasinoCredit: Reuters
The City Centre casino-hotel complex is expected to play host to Lionel Messi's weddingCredit: Getty Images
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This is the view of the luxury City Centre casino-hotel lobbyCredit: www.citycenter-rosario.com
Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo both grew up together in RosarioCredit: AP:Associated Press
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