The Barcelona legend is in Dubai as La Liga takes its winter break.
Lionel Messi also attended the Globe Soccer Awards in the UAE.
Former Chelsea and Manchester City star Frank Lampard is one of the guest speakers.
Former England manager Fabio Capello attends the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards.
UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino on stage at the Dubai Sports Council event.
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu is speaking in Dubai to football delegates.
Former UEFA president Michel Platini signs autographs before the awards bash.
Fifa presidential candidate Prince Ali bin Al Hussein talks on stage.
Iconic former referee Pierluigi Collina discusses the modern game.
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Barcelona legend Lionel Messi was the star attraction as he attended the 10th Dubai Sports Conference in the city along with other stars from the world of football.
The Argentina star met Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai during the Dubai Sports Council event, which culminated in the glittering Dubai Globe Soccer Awards in the UAE.
Images courtesy of Chris Whiteoak.