It looks like Lionel Messi is getting some much-needed rest. He finally took some time off with his wife Antonella Ruccozzo, and his ex-Navy Seal guardian went with them to Florida.

After Miami didn’t make it to the MLS playoffs, the famous player will have a long break before the league starts up again in February 2019. Now that his last regular season game was on October 22 against Charlotte FC, he seems to be getting the most of his time off.

Making the most of his free time now that the regular season is over, he was seen enjoying the Florida sun with his wife Antonella. It was said that the famous couple took the short trip to Naples, Florida, to watch their oldest son Thiago play in a football competition.

As has been the norm in recent months, the family was surrounded by their loyal guardian Yassine Chueko, who looked at the scene with serious eyes. Since he was hired to keep a close eye on Messi, the security guard has become a bit of a star on the internet.

He seems to have taken on the role based on David Beckham’s suggestion, and his dedication to the job has been clear from the start. The so-called MMA fan has even been seen regularly patrolling the sidelines during games featuring Vice City’s star player.

The former US soldier first went popular online when video showed him pulling a fan back by the neck after entering the field during Miami’s game against LAFC. People were impressed by his straight-forward personality after he stopped the fan from getting too close to his client.

People say that Chueko served his country in Iraq and Afghanistan. Earlier this month, an eight-year-old Messi fan showed his softer side when he played. After the Herons’ 1-0 win, the kid would come out onto the pitch, and the bodyguard would come out again.

But in this case, he would use the least amount of force possible before leading the kid to his hero, who would sign a shirt for him. Chueko has clearly done a great job, and Messi is clearly pleased with him. This latest sighting shows that he values his services both personally and professionally.

The star forward will have to leave his vacation in Florida on Monday because he has to get ready to go to Paris for the Ballon d’Or awards show. After this, Messi and his Miami teammates are likely to go to China for a short trip.

In the winter of 2022, the Argentine played in the World Cup and did great things. After that, he had a tough run of 55 games for his club. The 36-year-old added to his collection of medals by winning titles at PSG and Inter Miami, but his first half season in Major League Soccer was hampered by tiredness.

Following his huge move to the Herons in the summer, he would win the Leagues Cup with his new team, making it their first title ever. But because of painful muscle scars, he could only make three starts and score one goal in the league.