At just 8 years old, Messi’s youngest son displayed remarkable talent on the football field, impressing everyone who witnessed his skills. Mateo’s standout performance during a match for Inter Miami Academy garnered attention online as the video quickly gained popularity on various social media platforms.
According to Marca, Mateo Messi, the son of soccer icon Lionel Messi, has captured the interest of fans worldwide with his impressive football abilities.
The video showcases the remarkable skills of an 8-year-old boy, demonstrating exceptional ball control and dribbling. The defender found it quite challenging to keep up with Mateo, who seemed to be following in the footsteps of his legendary father. Mateo managed to score an impressive 5 goals during the match, including a spectacular direct free kick. With a jersey bearing the famous number 10, much like his father, Mateo frequently catches the attention of sports enthusiasts while representing Inter Miami Academy in youth competitions across the United States. This is not the first time one of Messi’s children has left a mark on the football field. His eldest son, Thiago, who is 11 years old, recently contributed to U12 Inter Miami’s victory in the Easter International Cup earlier this month.
Mateo stands out from his father and brother due to his mischievous nature. Despite being born in 2015, he is not shy about showing his emotions in the spotlight. At the 2022 World Cup, Mateo drew his mother’s ire twice by misbehaving, jumping on chairs and tossing lollipops to the fans. Even during the celebration of Argentina’s victory, Mateo expressed his displeasure when his father failed to give him attention.
