Thiago Messi, the eldest son of legendary footballer Lionel Messi, has made his highly anticipated debut for the Inter Miami youth academy’s U12 team in a match against Real Sociedad’s U12 side as part of the La Liga Futures program.
The 12-year-old Thiago, who has long been tipped as a rising talent in his own right, took the field alongside his Inter Miami teammates in the showcase match held at the club’s training facilities in South Florida.
Playing in an attacking midfield role, Thiago showcased flashes of his precocious skill and vision, earning praise from onlookers for his composed and intelligent play. Though Inter Miami ultimately fell to their Spanish counterparts, the young Messi drew admiring glances from the sidelines with his mature decision-making and technical ability.
“Thiago has been training incredibly hard, and you can see the results out on the pitch,” said Inter Miami youth coach Javier Morales. “He has an exceptional understanding of the game for his age, and I have no doubt he has a very bright future ahead of him.”
The match marked a significant milestone in Thiago’s burgeoning soccer career, with his famous father Lionel in attendance to witness his son’s debut. The Argentina and Paris Saint-Germain superstar was seen beaming with pride as he watched Thiago take his first steps on the path towards potentially following in his father’s legendary footsteps.
“It’s a moment I’ll never forget,” Lionel Messi said in a brief interview after the match. “To see Thiago out there, playing with such poise and confidence, it’s truly special. I’m so proud of him, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.”
With the Messi family now firmly entrenched in the South Florida soccer community, Thiago’s debut is sure to be the first of many headlines-grabbing moments as he continues his development in the Inter Miami youth system. Fans and observers alike will be keenly anticipating his continued progress and the possibility of one day seeing a new generation of Messi magic on the pitch.
