FC Barcelona's prolific goalscorer took his new baby boy Thiago, born on November 2, on his first public stroll around the city's streets with fiancé Antonella Rocuzzo, 24.
The 25-year-old tenderly held his son in his arms, as Antonella - who already appears to have snapped back into shape following the birth last month - took charge of the baby buggy.
Kisses for baby: Lionel Messi planted a tender kiss on son Thiago's head as he debuted his newborn on a stroll around Barcelona
Baby joy! Antonella gave birth to baby Thiago on November 2, it is the first child for the couple
Messi first gave a hint of his happy news after he celebrated scoring his 23rd goal for Argentina, by placing the ball under his jersey.
The football ace later confirmed that his son, would be born in October, and unusually revealed his plan to name him Thiago.
News of the addition to the Messi dynasty was announced on FC Barcelona's official website briefly stated 'Leo Messi is a father'.
But the Argentine was more effusive on his Facebook page where he wrote: 'Today I am the happiest man in the world, my son was born and thanks to God for this gift.'
Hold me close: Messi announced he would call his son Thiago before he was born
Lionel has been engaged to dietetics and nutrition student Antonella - who is from his Argentine hometown Rosario - for two years and they were expected to marry this year.
The pair first met when they were five years old, as their families were friends, but only started dating in 2009.
Antonella is the daughter of local businessman and housewife.
When Thiago was first born, Manchester City striker and fellow Argentine star Sergio Aguero gave Messi a miniature iconic Blue and White-striped Argentina shirt for his then two-week-old son.
Can't stop kissing him: Lionel has already formed a close bond with his baby boy
He gave Thiago the No 10 shirt – the same number his father wears for both club and country.
Despite not being able to walk yet – let alone run – baby Thiago has already been made a member of Newell's Old Boys' supporters club, after an agreement was reached between the Argentina club and the infant's grandfather, Jorge.
Sweethearts: The Argentina star and Antonella first met as children but only begun dating in 2009
Messi played at Newell's at youth level before making the trip to Barcelona, aged 13.
Thiago, was issued with an official club membership card last week and will receive a kit from Newell's.
The Barcelona talisman increased his record tally of goals scored in a calendar year to 88, after netting twice against FC Cordoba to secure a 2-0 win in the first leg of the Copa Del Rey tie.
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The Argentina striker equalled and surpassed Muller's 1972 record of 85 goals in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Real Betis when he scored another brace.
But he doesn't seem content with beating the great German hitman, as he marched on with another two goals last night.
Messi was born in the Argentine city of Rosario, located 200 miles north west of Buenos Aires and remains a fan of Newell's, his hometown team.
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