BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — When Joan Monfort took photos of Lionel Messi with a baby for a charity calendar almost 17 years ago, he knew the long-haired young man would make it big in soccer.

They made their way to the hospital, and Mateo was born a few hours later at 6:08 a.m., weighing in at 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. "Baby Mateo is not only a blessing but an ...