Lionel Messi and stunning wife Antonela relax with Luis Suarez and family on Miami boat trip after Copa America victory and ankle injury

Lionel Messi and stunning wife Antonela Roccuzzo kicked back and relaxed on a Miami boat trip with Luis Suarez and his family at the weekend.

Messi, who is set for an indefinite spell on the sidelines after damaging ankle ligaments in the Copa America final last weekend, was donning a protective boot on the boat as he continues to recover from the injury.

Nevertheless, it didn't stop the Argentina captain from enjoying a day on the sea with Roccuzzo, Suarez and his Inter Miami teammate's family on Sunday.

Antonela shared a series of photos from the boat trip on Instagram, with Suarez's wife Sofia on board as well as sister-in-law Mariana and her partner.

Suarez made his Miami return last week after heading to the Copa America with Uruguay, who suffered a 1-0 defeat against Colombia in the semifinals.

Messi and Argentina stayed until the very end and eventually got the better of Colombia in the final thanks to Lautaro Martinez's extra-time winner.

However, Messi was forced off in the second half of regular time after suffering a nasty ankle injury on the night.

The 37-year-old went down in the 64th minute and needed extended treatment after immediately looking to the Argentina bench, before shedding tears as he left the field in pain.

He did not join his teammates as they returned home to a jubilant Buenos Aires, where fans flooded the streets in wild celebrations.

But Messi took to Instagram to insist he was 'fine' and thank fans for their support.

'The Copa America is over and the first thing I want is to thank everyone for the messages and greetings,' he said in a statement.

'I'm fine, thank God, and I hope I can soon be on the field again enjoying what I like to do most. I am happy, very happy, especially because we achieved the goal we had and Fide (Angel Di Maria ) leaves us but with another Cup.'

Prior to their win over Chicago Fire on Saturday, Messi limped onto the field in his protective boot as Inter Miami celebrated his 45th major title triumph at the Copa America.

Those 45 victories of course include delivering the first trophy in Miami's history last year when he inspired them to glory in the Leagues Cup. 

He received a huge ovation from the crowd at Chase Stadium, where many in attendance had hoped to see him working his magic on the field rather than hobbling around in a boot.

While Messi will not be involved, Suarez is set to line up again for Miami in their Leagues Cup opener against Puebla on Saturday.