Like father like son, Thiago Messi shows amazing skills at Inter Miami

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have not had a good preseason so far. Inter Miami have not won a game since September 2023. Messi's team has not won any of their three preseason games and has Al-Nassr next.

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Messi and Inter Miami have scheduled seven pre-season games before the MLS Season begins against Real Salt Lake on the 21st of February. Inter Miami brought Luis Suarez to join Messi, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets in the preseason tour. The team played the El Salvador national team in El Salvador and drew 0-0. Messi and Suarez played only the first half of the game. The team returned to the U.S. to play FC Dallas at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. An early goal by Jesus Ferreira was enough for FC Dallas to defeat Inter Miami in the friendly. Messi and Suarez both played for 64 minutes and were close to scoring.

Inter Miami traveled to Saudi Arabia for their next two friendly matches. They were defeated 4-3 by Al-Hilal in a thrilling game at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. Messi and Suarez both scored their first goals of 2024, with Suarez tapping in the ball in the empty net and Messi scoring a penalty. These goals were not enough, as a late Malcolm goal from Al-Hilal was enough to beat Inter Miami 4-3. They will next take on the most anticipated friendly in their schedule, Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr.

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While Messi continues to contribute goals for Inter Miami, his son Thiago Messi also showcases his amazing skills in the academy

Lionel Messi isn't the only Messi in Inter Miami that contributes to goals and amazing plays on the pitch. Messi's son, Thiago Messi, shines with the Inter Miami academy. Thiago showcases his great ball control and plays as a midfielder in the academy. Thiago looks comfortable with the ball and likes to push up with it to create chances for his team; he also wears the number 10 shirt like his father.