The eldest of Messi's three sons traveled to his father's hometown of Rosario, Argentina to represent Inter Miami's U-13 side in the Newell's Cup tournament. The competition features eight clubs from North and South America as they compete against one another across five days.

Thiago is Lionel Messi's eldest son. Like his father, who plays at Inter Miami, Thiago is currently playing for Inter Miami youth team.

The event took place during the Newell's Cup, a special tournament hosted by Newell's Old Boys — a club close to the heart of Messi

When your father is hailed as one of the greatest footballers to ever grace a pitch, there is a high likelihood you will follow in his footsteps, right? Well, that appears to be the path that Thiago Messi,

Thiago Messi, the eldest son of the Argentina star, has made his debut in the “Newell’s Cup” tournament in the countryside city of Rosario.

Thiago Messi, the eldest son of the Argentina star, has made his debut in the "Newell's Cup" tournament in the countryside city of Rosario.

Lionel Messi's oldest son has played a match against the boyhood club of the Argentina captain. Thiago Messi, 12, played for the under-13 team of Messi's current club Inter Miami against Newell's Old Boys from Messi's home town of Rosario on Monday.