Lionel Messi to become a father the second time

Babalola Tomiwa

Barcelona star, Lionel Messi has hinted the world on one of the social media platforms that his family are expecting their second child.

The four-time Ballon d'Or winner became a father for the first time in 2012 when he and his girlfriend, Antonella Roccuzzo celebrated the birth of Thiago, their first child, in November 2012, and revealed on Facebook that they will become parents once more.

The 27-year-old posted a picture of the pair's son kissing his mother's stomach, with the Argentine adding the message: "Can't wait to welcome you into our world!!! We love you! Thiagui, mum and dad," to the post.

He also posted the same picture on Instagram, saying "Waiting for you baby! We love you".

There has been no announcement as to when the child is expected or how far along Roccuzzo is in her pregnancy.