Thiago Messi, the eldest son of eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi, captured attention after an exceptional performance in which he scored an astonishing 11 goals for Inter Miami's U13 team during a youth tournament. The 12-year-old led his team to a commanding 12-0 victory over Atlanta United in the U13 MLS tournament on February 5.
The only other goal of the match was netted by his teammate, Diego Luna Jr. Donning the iconic No. 10 jersey and playing as an attacking midfielder, Thiago showed his remarkable talent, scoring five goals in the first half and adding six more in the second.
Thiago Messi's goal gallore
Thiago made a show of his exceptional goal-scoring ability in the 12th, 27th, 30th, 35th, 44th, 51st, 57th, 67th, 76th, 87th, and 89th minutes. Since joining Inter Miami's youth academy in 2023, he has made a strong impression with his dribbling, vision, and ability to find the back of the net.
This performance has led many to speculate about his future and whether he might follow in the footsteps of his illustrious father, Lionel Messi. It's noteworthy that Messi has always emphasized the importance of letting Thiago pursue his passion for the game naturally, without any pressure.
Before moving to the U.S., Thiago had notable experiences within Barcelona's youth setup. Remarkably, just 72 hours after his birth in 2012, he was prioritised for signing with Argentine club Newell's Old Boys.
Thiago Messi has shown promising signs on the football pitch. While predicting his future may seem premature, his remarkable talent and composure firmly establish him as a player to watch in the coming years.
Lionel Messi is currently enjoying his term at MLS club Inter-Miami. He has amassed a total of 36 goal contributions in 39 appearances for the club including 21 goals and 15 assists. His contract is set to expire this year. However, David Beckham and co are sure that the all-time great will extend his stay in Miami for some more time.
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