Messi’s wife, Antonella, along with his parents and many relatives of the 37-year-old Argentine player, came to watch his nephew Thiago Messi play his first international match in his hometown of Rosario on November 26.

Thiago Messi and the Inter Miami youth team traveled to Rosario City (Argentina) to participate in the international tournament Illinois Newell’s Cup organized by Newell’s Old Boys Club from November 25 to November 29. Striker Suarez’s son, Benjamin Suarez, also participated and started with Thiago in the opening match.

The sons of the two famous players Messi and Suarez are also close to each other like their two famous fathers and are playing together in the U.13 Inter Miami youth team.

Therefore, when the two boys first competed in an international tournament, they immediately attracted the attention of hundreds of fans in Argentina who came to watch. In particular, Messi’s son, Thiago Messi, also played in his hometown of Rosario City and faced the youth team Newell’s Old Boys in the opening match. Newell’s Old Boys is also the club that always wanted the 37-year-old player to return to his hometown to play after ending his contract with Inter Miami.

Unlike his famous father, Thiago Messi plays as a central midfielder, purely for ball recovery and creating opportunities for teammates to score. Meanwhile, Benjamin Suarez plays as a winger, showing many skillful technical qualities.

On the first day of the Illinois Newell’s Cup, the two famous players Messi and Suarez did not appear on the field to watch their sons compete. Only the players’ wives and families came to watch. Notably, Messi’s father and mother were present early to support their grandson’s competition.

Previously, Messi and Suarez appeared at the Inter Miami youth team practice to encourage their sons. Both of these famous players are on vacation until January 10, 2025, when they will return to prepare for the new season.