The joyous occasion, however, comes with a backdrop of past relationship drama.
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and his girlfriend Ailén Cova, are about to embark on a new chapter of their lives.
The 2022 World Cup winner and his girlfriend have announced they are expecting their first child.
A heartfelt announcement
In a touching joint Instagram post, Mac Allister and Cova shared their exciting news with the world.
Cova captioned the heartwarming pregnancy video with: "We wish and love you with all our heart, see you soon little one."
In a loving gesture, Mac Allister commented underneath the post, saying, "I love them with all my heart."
Fans and followers of the couple were quick to react, showering the soon-to-be parents with congratulatory messages and warm wishes.
However, it is hard to ignore the complicated history surrounding their relationship, which has raised many eyebrows since it began.
The news of their growing family comes just two years after Mac Allister made headlines for a very public breakup with his long-term partner, Camila Mayan, and his subsequent romance with Ailén - who just so happens to be Mayan's childhood friend.
Mac Allister's rocky relationship history
Mac Allister's relationship journey has been far from straightforward. In fact, his split with Mayan was sudden and explosive.
Not long after securing his World Cup victory with Argentina in 2022, the footballer ended his five-year relationship with Mayan, only to move on with Ailén, leading to a whirlwind of speculation.
Rumours quickly spread that Mac Allister may have been seeing Ailén while still in a relationship with Mayan, something that added fuel to the fire surrounding his controversial breakup.
The drama intensified last November when Camila Mayan took legal action against the Liverpool star, demanding financial compensation following their breakup.
Mayan also accused Mac Allister of infidelity and of keeping her belongings after their split.
But Mac Allister has vehemently denied these accusations, claiming the matter is now in the hands of the courts.
In a statement, he said: "There was no more relationship. She took her path, I took mine, and that's it. As for the other thing (the lawsuit), everything is in court, where it should be, and we are waiting."
Furthermore, Mac Allister clarified that it was Mayan's decision to publicise their breakup, but he refuted any claims of unfaithfulness, expressing: "I know how things went and that's why I'm very calm."
Adding support to Mac Allister's claims, his mother, Silvina Riela, offered reassurance, stating, "We are calm because we always deal with the truth and believe in justice."
While Mac Allister has enjoyed success with Liverpool, the drama surrounding his personal life continues to capture the public's attention.
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