Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers to ever step on the pitch.
Now, it seems that his extraordinary talent may be passed down to the next generation, as his youngest son, Ciro Messi, is already creating a buzz with his impressive footballing abilities.
Early signs of brilliance
At just six years old, Ciro is beginning to show flashes of brilliance that remind fans of his legendary father.
During a recent match for Inter Miami’s youth academy, the young Messi wowed spectators with a sensational solo goal that immediately invited comparisons to Lionel’s iconic strike against Getafe in 2007.
A goal that echoes history
In a stunning display of composure and skill, Ciro picked up the ball deep in his own half, smoothly dribbled past three opponents, and confidently placed his shot into the bottom-right corner of the net. The similarities to his father’s famous Copa del Rey goal were impossible to ignore, bringing back memories of that breathtaking moment of football artistry.
Lionel Messi’s goal against Getafe is often hailed as one of football’s finest. In that 2007 Copa del Rey semi-final, the Argentine maestro collected the ball near the halfway line, sliced through five defenders with mesmerizing agility, and finished with his signature precision.
The goal drew instant comparisons to Diego Maradona’s “Goal of the Century” from the 1986 World Cup and further solidified Messi’s status as a generational icon.
The future of the Messi legacy
Now, with Ciro displaying a strikingly similar flair on the field, fans can’t help but wonder if the young prodigy is destined to follow in his father’s footsteps.
Lionel Messi’s career, marked by eight Ballon d’Or awards, four Champions League titles, and a World Cup triumph, has set an almost unreachable standard.
Yet, seeing young Ciro carve out his own path offers a heartwarming glimpse of what could become the continuation of a truly magical footballing legacy.
