In a jaw-dropping display of talent, 12-year-old Thiago Messi, son of football legend Lionel Messi, netted an astonishing 11 goals for Inter Miami’s U-13 team, leading them to a 12-0 victory over Atlanta United in the MLS U-13 tournament.
A Star is Born
Wearing the iconic No. 10 jersey, just like his father, Thiago dominated the field as an attacking midfielder. He scored five goals in the first half (12th, 27th, 30th, and 44th minutes) and added six (!) more in the second (51st, 67th, 76th, 87th, and 89th minutes).
Following in Legendary Footsteps?
Since joining Inter Miami’s youth academy in 2023, Thiago has impressed with his dribbling, vision, and goal-scoring abilities. Fans are already speculating whether he will follow in his father’s footsteps.
Lionel Messi has previously stated that he has never pressured his son into football, allowing Thiago to pursue his passion naturally.
A New Generation of Messi vs. Cristiano?
Thiago’s remarkable performance comes on the heels of another young talent making headlines. Just days earlier, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. scored ten goals in a single match for Al-Nassr’s U-15 squad, delivering the ultimate birthday gift to his father.
These performances have ignited discussions about a potential new era of the famous Messi vs. Cristiano rivalry – but this time, between their sons.