Roma star Paulo Dybala experienced a whirlwind of emotions this week after racing from the pitch following a high-stakes 3-3 draw against Juventus to witness the birth of his first child. The Argentine forward, known as "La Joya," played the full match at the Stadio Olimpico on March 1, 2026, even finding the net during the thrilling encounter. However, as soon as the final whistle blew, Dybala’s focus shifted entirely to his personal life as he rushed to the Gemelli Hospital in Rome. His wife, Argentine singer and model Oriana Sabatini, went into labor several days earlier than her projected March 11 due date, adding a layer of dramatic urgency to the occasion.
The couple officially announced the arrival of their daughter, Gia, in the early hours of Monday morning through a touching joint social media post. The newborn weighed a healthy three kilograms, and the birth was reported to have been a smooth, natural procedure with both mother and baby in excellent health. Dybala shared a heartwarming photograph of Gia’s tiny hand cradled by her parents, captioned with a playful reference to a popular song. The choice to have the baby in Rome was a deliberate one made by the couple to ensure that Dybala’s professional commitments in Serie A would not prevent him from being present for the milestone, a decision that proved fortuitous given the timing of the birth so close to a major fixture.
Congratulations have poured in from across the footballing world, with Roma teammates and former colleagues from Juventus offering their best wishes to the new parents. Club officials have reportedly granted Dybala a brief period of leave to spend time with his family before he resumes training. For Oriana and Paulo, who married in a star-studded ceremony in July 2024, the arrival of Gia marks the beginning of a significant new chapter in their lives in Italy. While the couple had initially considered returning to Argentina for the birth, their settlement in Rome has allowed them to balance their high-profile careers with their growing family, solidifying their deep connection to the Italian capital.
