Lionel Messi’s children are preparing to carry forward their father’s football legacy. They have put up incredible performances for their teams. But Messi’s middle child seems to be interested in another kind of football. 

The Argentine forward moved to the USA last year. He left the French club Paris Saint Germain after two years. Messi joined the Inter Miami Football Club in the MLS. He might have continued to play European football. However, his 8-year-old son Mateo Messi was seen practicing American football.

Mateo Messi’s incredible throw

Messi’s second child played American football after an Inter Miami CF game with his friends. Mateo threw some balls at some kids, including Luis Suarez’s kid. After getting done with throws, he tried his hand at catching. He took a spectacular catch as a wide receiver. 

Messi and his teammate’s kids usually practice soccer after Miami’s games. Mateo recently scored five goals for Inter Miami’s Under-9 team. He mimicked his father’s celebration after netting those balls.

The 8-time Ballon d’Or winner played at Sporting KC this season. The Kansas City Chiefs’ star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, met the football GOAT. He might have inspired Mateo to take up a sport different from his father.