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This is an archive article published on November 3, 2012

Fatherhood: Messi joins club

Lionel Messi's girlfriend gave birth to a baby boy,the Barcelona star's first child,on Friday. Messi and his girlfriend Antonella Rocuzzo named the boy Thiago

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Lionel Messi8217;s girlfriend gave birth to a baby boy,the Barcelona star8217;s first child,on Friday. Messi and his girlfriend Antonella Rocuzzo named the boy Thiago. Today I am the happiest man in the world,my son was born and thanks to God for this gift! Messi wrote on Facebook. Thanks to my family for the support! A hug to everyone.

Barcelona excused the 25-year-old Argentina forward from training Friday morning to attend his son8217;s birth at a hospital in Barcelona.

The club announced the birth on its website after it was originally reported by Spanish and Argentina media outlets and confirmed by Messi.

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta,who became the father of a baby girl last year,wrote on Twitter: Much happiness to Leo and Antonella! Congratulations8230; I am very happy that everything went well!!

In a recent interview with Spanish newspaper El Pais,Messi said he was looking forward to becoming a father. I8217;m prepared for Thiago8217;s arrival,it is very exciting, said Messi.

Earlier on Friday,Bara coach Tito Vilanova said he still expected Messi to play in Saturday8217;s match against Celta Vigo.

 

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