Winning runs in Lionel Messi’s family, with Antonela Roccuzzo hailing the efforts of son Thiago after seeing Inter Miami’s academy become “champions”.
WHAT HAPPENED?
After moving to the United States, eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi has already savoured Leagues Cup glory. He is currently in the process of chasing down more major honours, with Inter Miami making a positive start to the 2024 campaign.
Messi has registered 11 goals for them through 10 appearances in all competitions, with A-list guests flocking to watch him in action. He is delivering for David Beckham and the Herons board, but the Florida-based outfit have one eye on the long-term future.
WHAT ANTONELA SAID
Messi’s sons have followed him onto the books at Inter Miami, and they are impressing at youth level. Thiago has got his hands on a trophy, with his mother saluting that achievement after watching a tournament triumph alongside Luis Suarez’s wife, Sofia Balbi. Antonela has posted on Instagram: “Let’s go INTER! How beautiful it is to share it together friend! @sofibalbi, to many more!! Soccermoms. CHAMPIONS!”
WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI?
Inter Miami’s senior side have risen to the top of the MLS Eastern Conference, with Messi putting in another talismanic performance last time out in a 4-1 win over the New England Revolution, and they will be back in action on Saturday when playing host to the New York Red Bulls.
