LIONEL MESSI shows off his bizarre new all-black tattoo during Argentina training.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s left shin and calf is covered almost entirely in dark ink – apart from the number ten, his shirt number, and a football.

Lionel Messi displays his new tattoo in training with ArgentinaCredit: Reuters

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The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has covered up much of the patters on his shinCredit: Reuters

Messi’s wife posted a picture of her husband getting his leg completely tattooedCredit: Instagram @AntoRoccuzzo88

His leg previously had flowers, wings and a picture of his son ThiagoCredit: Reuters

The Barcelona star was in training with Argentina when he showed off the designCredit: Reuters

Lionel Messi’s left leg below the knee is almost entirely blackCredit: AP:Associated Press

The Barcelona icon will face club team-mate Neymar when Argentina play BrazilCredit: AP:Associated Press

Messi’s leg was previously decorated with a sword, flower patterns and the handprints and name of his eldest son, Thiago.

But they are all strangely now covered up, as in its place now is a mass of black, with the weapon covered but the baby’s hands still visible.