Lionel Messi missed Barcelona
training on Friday morning to welcome his second child into the world after
girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo gave birth to a son. It is the only training
session before Barcelona face Atletico Madrid on Saturday.
The Argentina international only
returned to the club on Thursday following international duty but was excused
from his first training session to attend the birth of Mateo.
Enrique told reporters at a press conference on Friday: 'He [Messi] is available to play. He is on the list. The club gave him permission not to train today for personal reasons.'
Mateo, who has been born on the
National Day of Catalonia, is Messi and Roccuzzo's second son after Tiago, who
will be three in November.
Messi was in action for Argentina
during the international break and netted twice in a 7-0 win against Bolivia
before grabbing another in the 2-2 draw against Mexico on Wednesday.The
28-year-old will be hoping to celebrate his good news with a victory against
Atletico as Barcelona look to continue their 100 per cent record in La Liga.
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