Like father, like son: Thiago Messi scored 11 goals in a single game
Lionel Messi’s son shines at Inter Miami’s academy and recently put in an exceptional performance against Atlanta United
The popular saying goes “like father, like son”, but in the world of football this is not always the case. The truth is that there are children of excellent footballers who fail to achieve the same level of success, especially because it is not easy to carry the weight of a famous surname, and not everyone can handle this pressure. It is common to see young athletes who, despite having a surname recognized in footballing circles, fall short of expectations. The shadow of a successful father can be too much of a burden for some, affecting their performance. This phenomenon shows that talent is not always hereditary and that success in football depends on many factors besides genetics. Media pressure, constant comparisons and high expectations can be significant obstacles for these young players, regardless of their individual potential.
Still, there are many hopes placed in the children of those who have left their mark on the world of football in recent decades. For example, the eldest son of Lionel Messi , one of the best players in the history of this sport.
Thiago seems to be on the right track. At 12 years old, he is a standout player in Inter Miami ‘s youth academy . A forward with the number 10 on his back, Lionel Messi’s son is already attracting attention with his performances.
In the MLS Cup U13 match against Atlanta United, the Argentine star’s son managed to score 11 of his team’s 12 goals.
There’s still a long way to go at Inter Miami’s youth academy, no doubt, but Thiago Messi is already showing signs of being a top player in the future.
Young Messi has already won over a number of admirers with his performances for Inter Miami’s under-12 team. He scored 13 goals and provided seven assists in his first six games, and many of his fantastic plays were widely shared on social media by fans eager to find an heir to Messi’s legacy.
