Lionel Messi says he is to become father for 2nd time

Madrid: Lionel Messi and his partner Antonella Roccuzzo are expecting a second child.

The four-time Ballon d'Or, 27, took to Instagram to post a picture of his son, Thiago, kissing Antonella Roccuzzo's belly with the message: "Can't wait to welcome you into our world!!! We love you! Thiagui, mum and dad."

The caption says, "Expecting you eagerly."

Thiago was born to the Argentine couple in February 2012.lation in stoppage time as defender Kalidou Koulibaly appeared to be offside as he jumped to let Hamsik's effort go into the bottom corner.

Local press in Argentina had been speculating about Messi's future fatherhood since February with newspaper Clarin saying the couple already knew they were due to have a baby boy who would be named Benjamin.