By Osagie Alonge
Lionel Messi has confirmed that he is to become a father as he is expecting his first child with girlfriend, Antonella Roccuzzo.
The 24-year-old Barcelona FC footballer confirmed the rumours last night but didn’t give up much detail.
‘I think it will be a boy. We did not want to say anything because we never talk about our private life’, the Argentine was quoted as saying.
‘But we were constantly asked about it, so we wanted to share our joy’, Messi explained why his reason for sharing his joy.
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am happy for you Messi, congratulation as u expect your 1st child
Congrate Messi, it is a baby boy.
Congrat’s Messi dis gdnews, am happi 4 u
CONGRATULATION, AM HAPPY FOR YOU MESSI.
Dis calls 4 celebration.
Gud of u merciless messi.
The greatest man in the history of football is expecting a child? Wao, i’m apy for Leo. This just d begining as u’r going to receive d ballon d’or for d 4th time in a row come jan. 2013.
BEST EVER.
wishing u safe and joyous delivery, messi
to be wise wise after the event so messi be happy
U go win d ballon dour, ronaldo na small boy where u dey.
I am very happy 4 u messi d new baby is boy nd let cal 4 celebration
Messi am happy for you, congrat.