Lionel Messi's blunt response to rumors of his son Thiago leaving Inter Miami for La Masía in Barcelona
Social media reported in recent hours that the Argentine captain's eldest son would leave Inter Miami's youth academy to join La Masía. Before the debut against Atlético San Luis in the Leagues Cup, Leo was asked about these rumors upon his arrival at the stadium. His response was as brief as it was forceful.
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Lionel Messi's emphatic response to rumors of his son Thiago leaving Inter Miami for Barcelona's La Masía
- Social media reported in recent hours that the eldest son of the Argentine captain would leave Inter Miami's youth academy to join La Masía. - Before the debut against Atlético San Luis in the Leagues Cup, Leo was asked about these rumors upon his arrival at the stadium. - His response was as brief as it was forceful.
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Lionel Messi's emphatic response to rumors of his son Thiago leaving Inter Miami for Barcelona's La Masía
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Rosario. Newels cup silver cup final where Thiago Messi's Inter Miami lost on penalties against Estudiantes Río Cuarto in PHOTO sebastian granata - FTP CLARIN 1732890487615.jpg Z Guest
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BULLET POINTS Information ordered chronologically or logically
- Thiago has been playing in Inter Miami's youth divisions since 2023.
Original Text: "Thus, Thiago, who is currently 13 years old and has been playing in Inter Miami's youth divisions since 2023, where he primarily plays as a midfielder, will continue his development in the United States with his family."
- Thiago attended Barça Escola between 2016 and 2019.
Original Text: "Thiago is not unknown to the Barcelona structure. During his father's time at the club, he attended Barça Escola, where he took his first steps between 2016 and 2019, before moving to the United States after Messi's arrival at Inter Miami, following a brief previous stint in Paris Saint-Germain's academy."
- Thiago is three months away from reaching the same age Lionel left Rosario to settle in Catalonia.
Original Text: "The first was symbolic. Thiago is just three months away from reaching the same age Lionel left Rosario to settle in Catalonia and begin the path that led to his legend."
- In Spain, from the age of 14, youth football players are considered federated.
Original Text: "The second responded to a regulatory issue. In Spain, from the age of 14, youth football players are considered federated, a stage that often marks important decisions about the sporting future of young players and that, according to rumors, could open the door to an eventual arrival at La Masía."
- Thiago primarily plays as a midfielder for Inter Miami.
Original Text: "Thus, Thiago, who is currently 13 years old and has been playing in Inter Miami's youth divisions since 2023, where he primarily plays as a midfielder, will continue his development in the United States with his family."
- The Messi family maintains a strong connection with the city of Barcelona.
Original Text: "This background, coupled with the strong bond the family maintains with the Catalan city, ended up fueling a story that grew rapidly despite having no official backing."
- Thiago denied rumors about his son Thiago leaving Inter Miami for Barcelona's La Masía.
Original Text: "Upon Inter Miami's arrival at Nu Stadium, where they debuted this Wednesday in the Leagues Cup against Atlético San Luis with a brace in one half, the Argentine captain was intercepted by journalist Bruno Vain. There, showing good humor alongside Rodrigo De Paul, the reporter went straight to the point. 'Is Thiaguito leaving?' he asked. Messi, apparently already aware of the circulating rumors, maintained a relaxed tone and responded with a simple 'No.' A single word was enough to deactivate a rumor that even already spoke of Thiago's supposed arrival in Barcelona in November."
- Thiago will continue his development in the United States with his family.
Original Text: "Thus, Thiago, who is currently 13 years old and has been playing in Inter Miami's youth divisions since 2023, where he primarily plays as a midfielder, will continue his development in the United States with his family."
- Thiago had a brief previous stint in Paris Saint-Germain's academy.
Original Text: "Thiago is not unknown to the Barcelona structure. During his father's time at the club, he attended Barça Escola, where he took his first steps between 2016 and 2019, before moving to the United States after Messi's arrival at Inter Miami, following a brief previous stint in Paris Saint-Germain's academy."
- Thiago debuted in the Leagues Cup against Atlético San Luis with a brace in one half.
Original Text: "Upon Inter Miami's arrival at Nu Stadium, where they debuted this Wednesday in the Leagues Cup against Atlético San Luis with a brace in one half, the Argentine captain was intercepted by journalist Bruno Vain."
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HIGHLIGHTS Quotes, testimonies, and statements
Lionel Messi: No
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DATA Table with figures extracted from the original
Ages and Dates
| Description | Value |
| Thiago Messi's current age | 13 |
| Year Thiago Messi began playing in Inter Miami's youth divisions | 2023 |
| Age at which youth footballers in Spain are considered federated | 14 |
| Months remaining until Thiago Messi reaches the same age Lionel Messi left Rosario for Catalonia | 3 |
Game Statistics
| Description | Value |
| Goals scored by Lionel Messi in his first start after the 2026 World Cup | 2 |
| Assists made by Lionel Messi in his first start after the 2026 World Cup | 1 |
Time Periods
| Description | Value |
| Year Thiago Messi began his first steps at Barça Escola | 2016 |
| Year Thiago Messi left Barça Escola to move to the United States | 2019 |
| Hours the rumor about Thiago Messi's possible departure from Inter Miami to La Masía lasted | 24 |
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FAQ Information as frequently asked questions
- What did Lionel Messi deny about his son Thiago?
He denied rumors of his son Thiago leaving Inter Miami for Barcelona's La Masía.
- Where does Thiago currently play?
He plays in Inter Miami's youth divisions in the United States.
- Why did speculations arise about Thiago's possible arrival at La Masía?
They arose due to his age, regulatory issues, and his past at Barça Escola.
- What did Lionel Messi do in his first start after the 2026 World Cup?
He scored two goals, provided an assist, and led Inter Miami's comeback against Atlético San Luis in the Leagues Cup.
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Keywords
| Word | Meaning |
| Barça Escola | Barcelona's football school. |
| Inter Miami | Major League Soccer team from the United States. |
| La Masía | Barcelona's youth academy. |
| Thiago | Lionel Messi's son's name. |
Technical Terms
| Word | Meaning |
| legend | A very famous and admired person in a certain field, in this case, football. |
| midfielder | A football player who plays in the center of the field. |
Region-specific Terms
| Word | Meaning |
| Atlético San Luis | Mexican football team. |
| Nu Stadium | Football stadium in a specific location not mentioned in the text. |
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After the rumors that emerged around the Argentine National Team after the World Cup final, Lionel Messi was once again embroiled in a new wave of speculation. This time it wasn't about his future, but that of his son Thiago. In a few hours, social media almost made it a certainty that the eldest of the Argentine captain's sons would leave Inter Miami's youth teams to travel to Europe and join La Masía, Barcelona's academy. But Leo himself took it upon himself to nip the story in the bud with a denial as brief as it was forceful.
Upon Inter Miami's arrival at Nu Stadium, where they debuted this Wednesday in the Leagues Cup against Atlético San Luis with a brace in one half, the Argentine captain was intercepted by journalist Bruno Vain. There, showing great camaraderie alongside Rodrigo De Paul, the reporter went straight to the point. "Is Thiaguito leaving?" he asked. Messi, apparently already aware of the circulating rumors, maintained a relaxed tone and responded with a simple "No." A single word was enough to deactivate a rumor that even already spoke of Thiago's supposed arrival in Barcelona in November.
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Thus, Thiago, who is currently 13 years old and has been playing in Inter Miami's youth divisions since 2023, where he primarily plays as a midfielder, will continue his development in the United States with his family. Nevertheless, the speculations hadn't arisen by chance. Although there was never official confirmation, several elements fueled the theory of speculation lovers and twists of fate.
The first was symbolic. Thiago is just three months away from reaching the same age Lionel left Rosario to settle in Catalonia and begin the path that led to his legend. The second responded to a regulatory issue. In Spain, from the age of 14, youth football players are considered federated, a stage that often marks important decisions about the sporting future of young players and that, according to rumors, could open the door to an eventual arrival at La Masía.
Rosario. Newels cup silver cup final where Thiago Messi's Inter Miami lost on penalties against Estudiantes Río Cuarto in PHOTO sebastian granata - FTP CLARIN 1732890487615.jpg Z Guest
Furthermore, Thiago is not unknown to the Barcelona structure. During his father's time at the club, he attended Barça Escola, where he took his first steps between 2016 and 2019, before moving to the United States after Messi's arrival at Inter Miami, following a brief previous stint in Paris Saint-Germain's academy. This background, coupled with the strong bond the family maintains with the Catalan city, ended up fueling a story that grew rapidly despite having no official backing.
However, Messi's word was enough to put an end to a story that lasted less than 24 hours. And, once the matter was closed, Leo once again expressed himself where he knows best: on the pitch. In his first start after the 2026 World Cup, he scored two goals, provided an assist, and led Inter Miami's comeback against Atlético San Luis to begin their Leagues Cup campaign with another decisive performance.
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