Mateo, the second son of Messi’s family, is known for his outgoing, cheerful, and playful nature. The 8-year-old boy is a football enthusiast and currently undergoing training at Inter Miami’s academy.
It’s worth noting that in the past few days, the name Mateo has become a trend on X (formerly known as Twitter) due to an inspiring video between the boy and Messi. The short clip is taken from the final part of the documentary series “Messi in America” currently streaming on Apple TV. Fans are delighted by the “life lesson” taught by Messi to Mateo, which has now gone viral on the internet.
This is when Messi and his wife, Roccuzzo, took Mateo to the Florida Blue Training Center to prepare for practice. Roccuzzo asked their middle child, “What are you planning to do, Mateo? Are you going to practice?” Mateo responded with annoyance, “Yes, if it’s mandatory.”
Messi immediately corrected his son, saying, “You’re not just here to play soccer. You have to train to learn how to play soccer.”
The gentle reminder from Messi was praised by the online community. Fans admired the way the Argentine star educates his children.
It’s not just about having to practice to play soccer. Messi’s words are like a life lesson. To do well in anything, it must come from training and learning.
“A motivating sentence from Messi,” “I will also tell my son that sentence,” “Children need to learn how to train hard,” are some typical comments on social media.
