Messi's youngest son scores a wonder goal, outmaneuvering the defender three times

Ciro Messi, the youngest son of Lionel Messi, has caused a social media sensation with his classy play to score for Inter Miami's youth team.

Social media once again focuses attention on Ciro Messi, the youngest son of Lionel Messi, after a video of the boy playing at Inter Miami's academy went viral. The context of this moment is the Adidas Champions Cup 2026, a youth tournament that brings together top soccer academies in Florida.

In the widely shared video, Ciro Messi, wearing the number 10 jersey, observes his surroundings, moves calmly on the field, waits for the right moment, and accelerates rapidly as the ball approaches. Ciro controls the ball, executes three consecutive feints, faces the opponent directly, and finishes the play with a left-footed shot into the goal, accompanied by a mischievous smile.

Viewers' reactions followed immediately. Comments such as "like father, like son", "it's in the blood" or "the heir has taken the field" flooded social media. Fans of the Argentine superstar noted how naturally the young Ciro seemed to replicate his father's moves.

This viral phenomenon follows recent events where Messi's children have captured fans' attention. Both Thiago and Mateo, Ciro's older brothers, are also playing for the youth teams of Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi previously spoke about the differences in his sons' playing styles: "Thiago thinks more, organizes the play, more like a midfielder. Mateo is more of a forward, likes to score, likes to be near the goal, and plays very intelligently. Ciro is more explosive, likes to dribble, and is strong in one-on-one situations. He's the type of player who creates his own plays."

Ciro's on-field personality is shown not only in his play but also in his goal celebrations. A few weeks ago, after scoring in a match, the boy celebrated with Lautaro Suarez, the son of Luis Suarez, Messi's longtime teammate.

The two mimicked a celebration popularized by Tiago Palacios and Edwin Cetre, players for Estudiantes de La Plata, inspired by the video game Fortnite. This celebration appeared after a win against Gimnasia in the Torneo Clausura semifinals and was quickly recognized by Estudiantes fans.