Moto GP legend Valentino Rossi’s girlfriend Francesca Novello gives birth to baby girl

Valentino Rossi with partner Francesca Sofia Novello and daughter Giulietta

MotoGP great Valentino Rossi, 43, and partner Francesca Sofia Novello, 29, were blessed with a baby girl recently. The couple has named their daughter Giulietta.

Rossi, who retired from the sport last August, ending an illustrious 25-season career, became a father for the first time. Rossi's partner Instagrammed the above picture and wrote: "Mum and dad are over the moon! Welcome Giulietta Rossi."

Rossi Instagrammed the same picture for his 13 million followers.