The Argentine revealed over Facebook that he and girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo are expecting another child

Lionel Messi has revealed that he will become a father for the second time.

The Barcelona star and 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.