Lionel Messi appears to have been working hard at the gym to be in condition for the start of the new Major League Soccer season.

Inter Miami will open the 2024 MLS season at home against Real Salt Lake on February 21, according to recent reports.

Messi and company will begin their pre-season tour with an exhibition friendly against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia on February 1.

Messi last appeared on the field five weeks ago, in Argentina’s 1-0 triumph over Brazil on November 22.

He has, nevertheless, maintained his fitness with a personal workout regimen.

Last month, the 36-year-old was seen working out with renowned personal trainer Bret Contreras, whose clientele include Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo.

Then, on Wednesday, Messi shared a selfie with Antonela shot after their most recent gym session.

Messi posed topless in the snap, revealing his muscular abs.

Lionel Messi was photographed this week posing for a workout selfie with wife Antonela Roccuzzo.