The Argentina star finally touched down in France after two weeks off following the penalty shootout final victory in Qatar and his team-mates, including Neymar, were thrilled to see him.
Lionel Messi has hosted a party in his hometown Rosario as celebrations continue following Argentina s World Cup win in Qatar, with Angel Di Maria among the team-mates in attendance.
Footage has emerged of Lionel Messi s car being swamped by adoring fans as Argentina s World Cup winning captain and his family attempted to attend his niece s 15th birthday party in Rosario.
Messi, 35, was instrumental in Argentina s triumph in Qatar - scoring seven goals and generally putting the team on his back as the country claimed its first World Cup triumph since 1986.