Lionel Messi spent 12 million pounds to buy a private plane for himself and his family.

The Inter Miami striker chartered the plane to travel around the world in luxury and comfort and it came complete with a few personal touches.

The ship’s fin now adorns the number 10, a number synonymous with Argentina.

Lionel Messi spent £12 million to buy a new private plane for himself and his family

And the stairs leading up to the main church are engraved with the names of all of Messi’s clan – his wife, Antonela, as well as their three young sons, Thiago Ciro and Mateo.

‘I played in England, Spain, Italy, Portugal and for my national team, while he was still in Spain.

The boarding stairs are engraved with the names of all Messi family members

‘Maybe he needs me more. For me, life is a challenge, I love it and I love making people happy.