Lord have mercy: Footballers, Lionel Messi and Cesc Fàbregas spend time with their babies on a yacht (PHOTOS)

As Premier League footballers, they’ve got one of the most enviable jobs in the world.

But Lionel Messi and Cesc Fàbregas were concentrating on their roles as doting dads on Monday as they looked after their little ones while on holiday in Ibiza.

The friends spent the day on board a luxury yacht with their families, making the most of their time off after the season came to a close.

Fathers’ club: Lionel Messi was joined by fellow Barcelona FC footballer Cesc Fabregas during their holiday to Ibiza on Monday, both carrying their babies

Clearly more concerned about spending time with their nearest and dearest than making the most of the island’s party scene, the 26-year-olds sunned themselves on deck.

Messi arrived at the marina carrying his seven-month-old son Thiago, keeping him close as they jumped on to the boat.
They were joined by Messi’s Barcelona FC pal Fàbregas who carried his two-month-old daughter Lia in her carrier, proving just what hands-on dads they are.

Doting dad: Messi held on to young son Thiago as he wandered through the marina to his private yacht

Family affair: The pair joined their other halves Antonella Roccuzzo and Daniella Semaan on board their luxury yacht as well as a group of friends

Up in the air! Messi spent some quality time with his little son, throwing him up in the air as they relaxed on deck

The footballing stars were joined on deck by their other halves and a group of friends who all took the opportunity to relax in the Spanish sunshine.
As well as looking after his little one, Messi seemed to have a spot of suntanning on his mind, stripping down to his red swimming trunks as soon as he got on deck.
And so as not to get any unsightly tan lines, the Argentine sportman rolled up the legs of his swimwear so he could tan as much of his body as possible.

Happy families: Messi held on tightly to his young son as he chatted to his friend’s girlfriend Daniella Semaan

Stripping off: The footballer stripped down to his red swimming trunks, rolling them up so as not to get tan lines

Fancy a dip? The 26-year-old peered over into the water, clearly in need of cooling off

Taking the plunge: Messi then dived straight into the sea, joining his pals for a quick swim in the water

Good pals: Messi and Fabregas seemed happy to be spending the day together, sunning themselves on board the yacht with their families

He headed over the back of the yacht at one point and dived straight into the cool water, as his friends and family looked on.
Fàbregas spent some time with Daniella Semaan on deck, before he headed over to join the boys for a little dip in the sea.
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