Lionel Messi Begins Pre-Season Training With His Giant Dog At Home.

Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi is keeping himself sharp by training with his adorable dog at home. Following his participation at the World Cup with Argentina, Messi has been given an extended break but he is clearly eager to return to the football pitch as quickly as possible.

In a heart-warming video posted on Instagram by his wife Antonella Roccuzzo, Messi can be seen dribbling around his massive Dogue de Bordeaux in the sun.

And just like Messi’s opponents on the football pitch, the lovable dog – clearly enjoying the time out in the fresh air – couldn’t keep up with his owners quick feet in the garden.

Messi was gifted the Dogue de Bordeaux, called Senor Hulk, at the start of 2016 when he was recuperating from a groin injury and they have become very closely attached ever since.