Lionel Messi is regarded as the best soccer player in history. The Argentine admitted that he truly completed football following his heroics at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where Argentina lifted their first World Cup title since Diego Maradona’s days. This has earned Messi a god-like status in football, with many declaring him the best ever to play the game.
With that much natural ability in Messi’s genes, it’s unsurprising that his son Thiago may be the next Messi. Thiago, alongside Ronaldo’s son, Cristiano Jr., may be the one to carry on the Messi-Ronaldo rivalry after their fathers may have retired from the sport.
Who’s Lionel Messi’s son Thiago? Explained
Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami in July to much fanfare. The whole of America welcomed the former Barcelona player, making his transition to the United States easier than he would have expected. Fortunately, this positively impacted his performances for Inter Miami, with the Argentine leading his new club to their first title after winning the Leagues Cup a few weeks ago.
Lionel is not the only Messi to represent Inter Miami, as his son, Thiago, has joined the club’s under-12 youth soccer team, much to his father’s delight. Thiago is Messi’s oldest son with his wife Antonella Roccuzzo. The couple welcomed their first child on November 2, 2012, something Lionel Messi claimed changed his life.
PHOTOS: Messi's 10-year-old Son, Thiago, Joins Inter Miami Academy
Thiago, 10-year-old son of the legendary Argentine footballer, Lionel Messi, has joined Inter Miami academy, thereby becoming part of the MLS club's Under-12 team.
Thiago is listed among the additions to the U12… pic.twitter.com/JhScho5mHd
— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) August 27, 2023
As you would expect, Thiago is an incredibly gifted soccer player. The 10-year-old joined the Barcelona youth setup when his dad played for the club. Messi has posted videos of his son playing soccer on Instagram, with many fans hailing the youngster’s talents and mooting him to become a professional footballer in the future.
Like father like son!!! Lionel Messi son showing us all his skills. pic.twitter.com/U64hBt9EAA
— Frank Khalid OBE (@FrankKhalidUK) August 26, 2023
Messi is the father of three boys (Thiago, 10, Mateo, 7, and Ciro, 5), and all of his boys have shown genuine interest in soccer, which excites the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner. Although Messi has stated in the past that his sons are free to choose different career paths from his, it would be a father’s dream to see his sons following in his footsteps and becoming the best in the world.
Lionel Messi’s son Thiago joins Inter Miami under-12 youth soccer team
Thiago Messi Roccuzzo has continued to follow in his father’s footsteps after joining the youth setup of his father’s new club Inter Miami. The 10-year-old has previously turned out for Barcelona and PSG’s youth setup, and his recent move to Inter Miami has caught the attention of many.
🗣️ Lionel Messi: "My son Thiago changed my life more than the Ballon D'Or awards." pic.twitter.com/XQYTWDbiFV
— Ankur (@AnkurMessi_) August 19, 2023
Thiago becomes one of the 150 academy players from different age groups representing Inter Miami’s youth setup ahead of the 2023/2024 season. Many will now follow Thiago’s progress in the Florida club’s youth setup as his father continues to make history with the first team.
Will Thiago turn out like his father Lionel Messi?
