Lionel Messi, renowned for his exceptional football career, is a prominent figure and a source of inspiration to many, including his children. His dedication to supporting his children’s sporting endeavours is evident as he recently accompanied his sons, Thiago and Mateo , aged 11 and 8, to their football training at the Inter Miami Academy in 2023.
Photos from the training session captured Messi’s relaxed demeanor as he patiently watched his sons’ drills on the pitch, dressed in a casual outfit consisting of a grey T-shirt, white shorts and brightly coloured Missoni flip-flops. This display of fatherly support reflects Messi’s commitment to fostering his sons’ passion for sport.
GrosbyLionel Messi was spotted at Inter Miami training with his children, accompanied by Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Elena Galera, who is expecting her third child with Busquets.
During the training session, Messi and his Inter Miami teammates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets were seen accompanied by Elena Galera , Busquets’ wife and one of Antonela ‘s close friends. While Messi watched the session with his friends, his sons showed off some impressive skills, suggesting they could follow in their father’s footsteps.
GrosbyLionel Messi was spotted at Inter Miami training with his children, accompanied by Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Elena Galera, who is expecting her third child with Busquets.
Messi is recovering from an ankle injury sustained on July 14 in the Copa America final. Although his return date has not yet been revealed, there are indications that he could return to action in the coming days.
Messi talks about his children’s different personalities
In an interview with Marcelo Tinelli on Argentine television network America TV, Leo Messi spoke about his children’s smooth transition to Miami and their enthusiasm for playing football. “We spend a lot of time at the club. Luis (Suarez) also has children more or less the same age as mine, so instead of meeting at a house we meet at the club to watch training,” he said.
In the conversation, the footballer revealed that his children have very different personalities, which is why they tend to react differently when he comments on their performance on the pitch. “Thiago is more sensitive and takes it worse if you say something bad to him. But now that he is older he understands and plays much more. He himself realizes or feels when he does something well or badly and he seeks me out to talk and comment,” he said about his firstborn.
Regarding Mateo, Leo said: “You can say anything to him. Besides, he doesn’t care what you say, whether it’s good or bad, he takes it the same way,” said the world champion.
Finally, he revealed that it was with his youngest son that he found the most similarities in personality. “Ciro is very similar to me in character. In fact, we talked a lot about it with Antonela, who increasingly has more of my character. I am also strange… I have my crazy things, my moments; sometimes they are all together playing and he (Ciro) doesn’t participate because he doesn’t care what they are playing or he is doing something else,” he explained.