Lionel Messi’s brother Matias has taken to Twitter to confirm the name of the Barcelona superstar’s new baby son.
Messi’s partner, Antonella Roccuzzo, gave birth to the baby boy on Friday, as Messi became a father for the second time.
During much of Saturday, there was near-incessant social media speculation about the baby’s name doing the rounds, with many sources purporting insider knowledge that the newborn was to be called Benjamin.
That, incidentally, was the name given by Messi’s international teammate Sergio Aguero to his son, the grandson of Argentina legend Diego Maradona.
LioneHowever, Messi’s brother Matias took to Twitter on Saturday to confirm that Messi and his partner finally opted for the name Mateo.
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
Messi’s first son—who will turn three in November—is called Tiago.
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Despite the birth of his child, Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has confirmed that the superstar will be available for selection for the Catalonian side’s high-profile La Liga clash this weekend.
The reigning European champions meet Atletico Madrid on Saturday in an early battle between two of the Spanish top flight’s genuine contenders.