Lionel Messi has a new hairstyle that many football fans would least expect. He has gone blond!

Antonella Roccuzzo, the wife of Barcelona legendary forward, sent social media into a frenzy when she posted a photo of her superstar husband wearing a new hairstyle. There is no doubt that Messi has transformed in terms of physical appearance over the past few years but very few people had expected to see him going blond.

Here's that Instagram post from his wife:

 

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The new-look Messi caught many football fans by surprise; the once baby-faced star now has a manly look, after keeping his beard long. He appears even more ‘manly’ with his new blond hairstyle. He now joins the likes of Manchester United defender Phil Jones, Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, his Man United counterpart Marouane Fellaini, who have also gone blond. 

Check out some of the reactions from football fans on Twitter:

 

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Barcelona 6 - 2 Real Betis

August 20, 2016 12:15pmCamp Nou (Barcelona)

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