Mateo Messi, the 8-year-old son of football legend Lioпel Messi, is taking the world by storm with his impressive football skills.
Mateo Messi scored 5 goals in a match for the Miami Heat’s youth team, and a video of his performance quickly went viral on social media.
Exceptional football skills
In the video, Mateo shows off incredible ball control and dribbling skills, leaving defenders in his wake and drawing comparisons to his legendary father. He scored five goals, including a stunning free-kick.
Mateo, who wears the iconic March 10 jersey like his father, has begun to make a name for himself representing the Miami Academy in youth tournaments across the United States. This is not the first time one of Messi’s players has impressed on the soccer field. His eldest player, Thiago, 11, recently captained Miami’s under-12 team to victory at the Easter International Cup earlier this month.
A unique personality
While his father and brother are known for their calm demeanor, Mateo is famous for his playful attitudes and apologetic expression of emotions in front of the media.
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In 2022, Mateo caught the attention of many when his mother told him off twice for jumping out of seats and throwing lollipops into the FA stands during the World Cup. He also made a face when his father paid him no attention during Argentina’s World Cup victory celebrations.
A promising future
With his history and passion for football, Mateo is expected to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a football star in the future.
Many believe that Mateo has the potential to become one of the best players in the world.
