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Lionel Messi's legend was born a long, long time ago. And on Saturday night, after yet another stunning show on the football field, his new son was set to be born, too. It was a night he will never forget. Earlier in the day, Gareth Bale had missed Tottenham's Premier League clash at home to Chelsea as his partner went into labour. But Messi was in the line-up as Barca kicked off at Riazor, starring in a sensational nine-goal thriller in Galicia before rushing off to accompany Antonella and meet his new son. After nine goals, the perfect 10.