Social media recently shared an incredible moment involving Mateo, the Messi family’s second son. The photo was taken during one of the Inter Miami youth team’s games in December of last year. As a result, when he noticed that this player was not performing up to par, the 8-year-old boy approached him during break to offer encouragement and criticism.
” Although the moment was posted without sound, Mateo’s movements showed it all. It didn’t take long for this moment to be widely shared around the world “, Ole newspaper shared. Witnessing the above moment, many people thought that Mateo had leadership qualities, promising to go far in the future.
Messi’s son gives suggestions to his teammates on the field
In the same match, Mateo was reported to have achieved a remarkable feat by scoring a hat trick against the opposing team’s goal. Despite growing up in a life of luxury, Mateo’s passion for playing football remains unwavering. In a documentary centered around Messi’s family, Mateo’s father inquired about his dedication to practicing football, to which the young boy responded briefly.”Yes, I will do that every day. We cannot just enter the field of play. We need to practice to compete well” , Mateo said.
Mateo garnered significant attention when he joined Inter Miami’s youth team, capturing the spotlight as he embarked on his football journey. In line with Mateo’s passion for the sport, Messi revealed that all three of his children are avid soccer fans. Following in Mateo’s footsteps, Messi’s eldest son, Thiago, who is 11 years old, also became a part of Inter Miami’s youth team. However, due to his young age, Messi’s youngest son, Ciro, currently cannot join the academy. Nonetheless, Ciro eagerly participates in regular football matches with his father and brothers within the comfort of their own home, fostering a love for the game from an early age.