The three children of Argentine star Lionel Messi, Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro, continue their experiences in the world of football after joining the youth teams of the American club Inter Miami, with their father's interest in monitoring their development and supporting their sporting ambitions.
Thiago, born on November 2, 2012, is Messi's eldest son and began playing football at a young age. He had trials at the Barcelona academy during his father's time with the team, before the move to Paris Saint-Germain, and then joined the Inter Miami academy in 2023, where he played for the under-12 team.
Mateo, born on September 11, 2015, has a competitive personality and great enthusiasm for football. Messi has previously described him as resembling himself in childhood, and he does not easily accept defeat. He has also shown a strong emotional connection to the Argentina national team, especially after their loss to Saudi Arabia in the 2022 World Cup.
On the other hand, the youngest son Ciro, born on March 10, 2018, possesses different technical characteristics compared to his brothers. He tends to favor speed and skill in one-on-one situations, and he also participates in the club's youth teams. He turned heads in May 2026 after scoring two goals in a match.
Messi is keen to support his children in their athletic careers without imposing football on them or demanding that they follow in his footsteps, emphasizing that what matters most to him is that each of them chooses the path that brings them happiness, whether on or off the field.
With Thiago’s competitive passion, Mateo’s enthusiasm, and Ciro’s skills, all eyes are on the future of the children of one of football's greatest stars to see if any of them will continue their father's legacy on the pitch or choose a different path.