Messi surprises and reveals which teams his children support
Messi revealed that his son has been trying to get him out of his mind.
Lionel Messi , a world football legend with a long history at Barcelona and currently playing for Inter Miami, recently shared a relaxed glimpse into his personal life in an interview with Argentina’s TyC Sports. During the conversation, Messi revealed how his family keeps the football rivalry alive, even at home.
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Messi’s son is a Real Madrid fan
The Argentine star surprised fans by revealing that his son, Mateo, has been trying to get him out of his mind with jokes related to Barcelona’s biggest rival, Real Madrid . The rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid is one of the most intense and historic in football, and Messi, as a Barça icon, knows this very well. However, he explained that his son turned this rivalry into a playful part of the Messi family’s everyday life, celebrating fictitious Real Madrid goals at home.
“At home, when Thiago and Mateo watch football games together, Mateo likes to celebrate Real Madrid’s goals to annoy his brother,” revealed the Argentine star.
Liverpool and Valencia
Mateo’s provocation is not just limited to Real Madrid. The young man also makes a point of remembering events that marked the world of football, such as Liverpool ‘s surprising 4-0 victory over Barcelona at Anfield, during the 2020/21 Champions League season . That episode is still a painful memory for Barcelona fans, and little Mateo doesn’t miss the opportunity to joke with his father about it.
“When he (Mateo) plays ball with me in the backyard, he says: ‘I’m Liverpool and Valencia, because they beat you’.”
Messi, always known for his calm posture on and off the field, takes his son’s games in a relaxed manner and with great affection. He shares that despite the rivalry, the Messi family maintains a fun and loving environment at home, where football is a shared and celebrated passion.
