Messi's tattoos REVEALED: His wife Antonela and his son Thiago

Lionel Messi has captured the imagination of the American soccer public - if he didn't have their attention already - during his first handful of games for Inter Miami.

The Argentine sensation has brought much attention to MLS and created a stir around Fort Lauderdale.

And it is not merely with the lay person, with a litany of celebrities including DJ Khaled, LeBron James, Kim Kardashian and Diddy.

While Messi's on-pitch work may be classified as some form of art, the genius himself has a litany of artwork across his body.

Here Mail Sport provides you with what you've always wanted to know; what tattoos does magic Messi have - and what do they mean?

HIS MOM

Where better to start with what is widely reported to be Messi's first-ever tattoo?

Seen here in 2011, Messi is pictured with a portrait of his mother, Celia Maria Cuccittini, on his left shoulder blade.

THIAGO

Continuing on the theme of family, Messi got a tattoo of his eldest son, Thiago's hands -- followed by a love heart with his name inscribed on the interior.

Thiago was born on November 2, 2012, leading his father to write in a Facebook post; 'Today I am the happiest man in the world, my son was born and thanks to God for this gift! Thanks to my family for the support! A hug to everyone.'

Thiago is now 10 years old, and  showed his soccer skills, nutmegging his famous father, during his Inter Miami unveiling.

ANTONELA'S EYE

The apple of Messi's eye is undoubtedly his childhood sweetheart-turned-wife, Antontela Roccuzzo.

So, it is fitting the former Barcelona man would have a tattoo which resembles her eye on his right bicep.

A tale as well-tread as the Grand Canyon, Messi and Roccuzzo met while he played for Newell's Old Boys and reunited after he had moved to Catalonia to