Barcelona star Lionel Messi has proudly shown off his new tattoo dedicated to son Thiago.

The Argentina international, who became a father in November last year, requested that a tribute to his son be tattooed on his calf.

The FIFA Ballon d'Or winner had Thiago inscribed on his left leg with a pair of baby's hands just above it.

Messi scored twice during Barcelona's 3-1 win over Rayo Vallecano last weekend to make it his 18th successive league match that he has scored in.