Blonde haired & red bearded Lionel Messi seen publicly for the first time since new haircut (photos)

Having spotted pretty much the same hairstyle for the past few years, Football star Lionel Messi has gone for a radical change of style, bleaching his hair blonde and growing a red beard.

He made his first public appearance since his new haircut on Monday as Barcelona trained at St George's park, England, ahead of the club's pre-season tour. He also took the time to stop and sign an Argentina shirt of a fan. More photos after the cut.