Lionel Messi becomes a father for the second time after the birth of son Mateo

Buenos Aires (AFP) – Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi has added two-time dad to his long list of honors, after his girlfriend gave birth to a son, relatives announced.

Mateo Messi was born Friday in Barcelona, the athlete’s brother wrote on Twitter.

Bueno gente,acaba de NACER MATEO,es hermoso,más tarde voy a darles más detalles ahora a disfrutar!!!!GRACIASS A TODOS!!!!

— Matias Messi (@_MatiasMessi) September 11, 2015

“Mateo has just been born, he is beautiful,” Matias Messi wrote.

“We’re savoring this moment of happiness.”

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Messi, 28, and longtime companion Antonella Roccuzzo are already parents to a toddler son, Thiago, who turns three later this year.

Messi was last month voted UEFA’s best player in Europe for 2014-2015. The Argentina star — who won the Champions League, Spain’s La Liga and Spanish Cup last season with Barcelona — claimed the award for the second time.

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