Lionel Messi’s son, Thiago, netted a long-range goal for Inter Miami as their U13 side secured a thumping 10-1 season-opening win.
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Youngster part of Herons' youth ranksFills the same No.10 shirt as famous fatherContributed to huge win as Antonela watched onWHAT HAPPENED?
Antonela Roccuzzo filled the role of “soccer mom” for the Messi family in that contest, as she was joined on the sidelines by an unexpected lizard guest. The action on the field gave her plenty to cheer, with the Herons’ academy side easing their way to an impressive victory.
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Thiago played his part in that, with the youngster filling the same No.10 shirt that his famous father wears for Inter Miami’s senior team and the Argentina national side. He did that jersey justice when drilling in a well-struck strike from distance.
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Thiago Messi has already won trophies with Inter Miami’s youth team and is treading his own path towards the professional ranks – although there is a long way to go before he can be considered ready to follow in the most illustrious of footsteps.