A heartwarming incident involving Mateo, the second son of the Messi family, has gone viral on social media. The picture captures a meaningful moment during an Inter Miami youth team game in December last year. In the photo, the 8-year-old boy is seen approaching a player during halftime, offering both encouragement and constructive criticism.

Although the photo does not come with audio, Mateo’s actions speak volumes. It didn’t take long for this touching moment to spread globally, as it was shared extensively on various platforms. Observers of this incident were quick to recognize Mateo’s emerging leadership qualities, predicting a bright future for him.

During the game, Messi’s son, Mateo, surprised everyone with an impressive performance that included scoring a hat trick against the opposing team. Despite his privileged upbringing, Mateo’s love for football remains strong. In a documentary about Messi’s family, Mateo’s father asked him about his commitment to training, to which he replied, “Yes, I will practice every day. We can’t just step onto the field without preparation. Practice is key to performing well in competition,” Mateo confidently stated.

Mateo gained significant attention when he joined the youth team of Inter Miami, receiving a lot of recognition as he began his football journey. Messi recently disclosed that all three of his children have a strong passion for soccer. Following in Mateo’s footsteps, Messi’s oldest son, Thiago, who is now 11 years old, also became a member of Inter Miami’s youth team. Unfortunately, Messi’s youngest son, Ciro, is currently too young to join the academy. However, this doesn’t stop Ciro from participating enthusiastically in regular football matches at home with his father and brothers, developing a love for the game from a very young age.