Thiago Messi, son of Lionel Messi, shone for Inter Miami's youth team with an excellent performance against Atlanta United.
On February 5, in the U13 MLS tournament (American Major League Soccer), Inter Miami defeated Atlanta United 12-0. Thiago Messi personally scored 11 goals in this match. Messi's eldest son opened the scoring in the 12th minute, then scored 4 more goals in the first half.
In the second half, Thiago Messi added his name to the scoreboard in the 51st, 57th, 67th, 76th, 87th and 89th minutes. In between was the only goal scored by teammate Diego Luna Jr in the 81st minute.
Thiago Messi joined Inter Miami's youth team just months after Lionel Messi arrived at the MLS club. Wearing the number 10 shirt and playing as an attacking midfielder, Messi's eldest son has attracted attention with his performances over the past year. Messi's eldest son was born on November 2, 2012.
Messi's son has caused a stir with many videos of him showing off his skillful dribbling skills. However, since joining Inter Miami, Thiago has attracted more attention by scoring goals in official matches at the youth level.
Messi once affirmed that Thiago was a "different talent" and loved football. Just 72 hours after his birth, Thiago Messi was given priority to sign a contract by Argentine club Newell's Old Boys to open up the possibility of playing for the club in the future. However, Messi later let his son play for Barca's first youth team.
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