A new ancestry study cited by NDTV says Argentine footballer Lionel Messi has family roots that connect to Brazil, specifically the city of São Paulo. The report states that the study traces a part of Messi’s family history before his ancestors settled in Argentina. According to the account, the research identifies a historic link between Messi’s lineage and São Paulo as part of the broader migration and settlement patterns of his family. The study’s findings are presented as genealogical evidence rather than information about Messi’s current activities, performance, or personal life. NDTV describes the claim as an “ancestry” connection, suggesting the research maps where family members lived at an earlier stage, then follows the line until the period when the family established itself in Argentina. The report frames São Paulo as a waypoint in the family’s journey, implying a cross-border heritage that predates Messi’s own birth and football career. The study is mentioned as the basis for the claim about the connection between Messi and Brazil.