Lionel Messi Trains with Bulldog ahead of New Season

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Lionel Messi has been training with a big size dog in preparation for new football season.

The Barcelona star appears not ready to lose grip of his fitness and football skills as he trains with an adorable dog live on a football pitch in his home.

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

And just like Messi’s opponents on the The Barcelona star kicks the ball high in the air to ensure it evades his massive pet dogfootball 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 is getting ready to join up with his Barcelona team-mates again, who are currently on their pre-season tour of the United States.

The Catalan giants take on Roma and AC Milan in the International Champions Cup before facing Sevilla in the Spanish Super Cup on August 12, which Messi should be available for.

Barcelona then kick-off their La Liga campaign against Alaves at the Nou Camp on August 18.