Messi invites Argentine squad out to eat FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Brought them for a meal in Barcelona

The Argentina squad were treated to a meal on Thursday by Lionel Messi at his family restaurant in Barcelona.

Jorge Sampaoli's men are currently in the city at a pre-Russia training camp, as they go through their World Cup preparations.

According to the newspaper Sport, which captured photographs of the team's arrival at the restaurant, Messi's invitation wasn't only confined to his teammates but also the coaching staff too.

In addition, the Argentine, who will take over as Barcelona captain next season after Andres Iniesta's departure, also revealed his main goal next season at club level and responded to questions about a potential Neymar return.

"I wish that Neymar could come back to us but in reality, it's difficult," he told Mundo Deportivo.

"We don't want to go another season without winning the Champions League either."