Lionel Messi’s Priceless Reaction to Son Mateo’s Goal for Inter Miami Spotted
- Lionel Messi was caught on camera reacting as his son Mateo Messi scored for Inter Miami CF’s youth team
- Messi enjoyed a historic 2025 season, winning the MLS Cup, Golden Boot and back-to-back MVP honours with Inter Miami
- The Argentine star has committed to the club through 2028 and is expected to feature in Argentina’s World Cup title defence
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Lionel Messi is a master of goal celebrations, but even he struggled to contain his emotions after seeing his son, Mateo Messi, score for Inter Miami’s youth team.
The young striker is aiming to follow in his famous father’s footsteps and become a professional footballer, with the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner on hand to offer guidance and advice.
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Messi is happy to let Mateo carve his own path for now, alongside his brothers Thiago Messi and Ciro Messi. All three are involved in Inter Miami’s academy setup, while their legendary dad continues to shine for the first team in South Florida.
Per GOAL, the 38-year-old had a magical 2025 season with the Herons, helping the team secure a historic MLS Cup triumph and further cementing his status as one of the most decorated footballers of all time.
He also earned Golden Boot and MVP honours, becoming the first player in North America to win the MVP award in consecutive seasons.
Messi's reaction to Mateo's goal captured
According to beIN Sports, Messi is currently recovering from injury and using his time away from the pitch to be with his children and watch them play.
One of his sons, Mateo, has been impressing in the academy ranks at Inter Miami and recently scored a goal that brought a proud smile to his father’s face.
The club’s academy maintains a strong presence on social media, regularly sharing clips from training sessions and match action. On this occasion, Mateo stole the spotlight with a brilliant strike that caught everyone’s attention, including his dad’s.
He found the net just 10 seconds after kick-off, leaving spectators stunned. Once the academy shared the goal online, it quickly drew a wave of positive reactions praising the young talent.
Watch the video of Messi's reaction to Mateo's goal below:
What stood out most about Mateo's goal was the reaction of Messi, who accompanied his son to training and, after the goal, showed a smile that did not go unnoticed by those present, and it was a moment of total admiration.
Inter Miami are set to begin the 2026 campaign against Heung-min Son and Los Angeles FC on February 21, with their first five matches all on the road while construction continues on their new Freedom Park stadium.
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Messi, who earned 'little' in his formative years, will have opportunities to grace the new venue as he chases further silverware, having committed to a contract with the club through 2028.
He is also expected to play a key role in Argentina's national football team’s defence of their World Cup title this summer.
Messi shows romantic side with Antonela
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Antonela Roccuzzo shared a glimpse of her romantic Valentine’s Day celebration with Lionel Messi on Instagram.
The couple kept the occasion private, enjoying a quiet dinner and quality time away from the spotlight.
Source: YEN.com.gh
