Study Traces Lionel Messi's Ancestral Roots to Brazil's Sao Paulo
A recent study by Italian genealogist Fiorenzo Santini traced Lionel Messi's ancestry to Brazil's Sao Paulo before his family settled in Argentina. The research reveals that Messi's maternal great-grandfather, Ranieri Cocchietini, immigrated from Italy to Brazil in 1899, where the family name changed due to immigration record challenges. After living in Sao Paulo and Ribeirao Preto, the family moved to Argentina near Rosario, joining Messi's paternal lineage that also originated from Italy.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 29/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 25 Jul, 12:36 pm. Other outlets followed.
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