Yeah, it’s a bit of a fad at the minute…
He’s had a summer to forget after being found guilty in his tax trial and losing the Copa America final with Argentina.
Perhaps this is why he’s decided to change his look, new season; new me and all that malarky and followed the lead of the likes of Phil Jones and Aaron Ramsey (pictured above).
The picture was snapped by his wife earlier and will take some getting used to.
It’s a long cry from the long hair of his early career that’s for sure…
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIPgjjFgbor/?taken-by=antoroccuzzo88
Understandably, people were surprised at the change…
Messi now decided to become a Targaryen as if he wasn't evil enough already. pic.twitter.com/HOVBXOFFgK
— lovable (@xeduza) July 24, 2016
Lionel Messi follows in some questionable footsteps with his new blonde haircut 😳 pic.twitter.com/dwI1ykaOMX
— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 24, 2016
https://twitter.com/Glenn_Kitson/status/757193332443516928
What in God's name is Messi playing at ? Midlife crisis ? 😂😂😂
— Lana Angel Nadal (@Rafasgirlalways) July 24, 2016