Lionel Messi denies rumors of son moving to Barcelona's La Masia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:12 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Lionel Messi addressed speculation regarding his son Thiago possibly leaving Inter Miami to join Barcelona's La Masia during a pre-game interview. When asked about the rumors before Inter Miami's League Cup match against Atletico San Luis, Messi responded simply with 'No.' Thiago, 13, has been playing for Inter Miami since 2023 and achieved success this summer by winning the 2026 MIC Football championship. The rumors likely stemmed from his past time at Barcelona's youth academy and his growing soccer achievements. Messi expressed pride in his son's development in soccer.
- •Messi denied Thiago's transfer rumors before Inter Miami's League Cup match.
- •Thiago, 13, has played for Inter Miami since 2023 as a midfielder.
- •Thiago won the 2026 MIC Football championship this summer.
- •He previously played in Barcelona's youth academy from 2016 to 2019.
- 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi gives a one-word answer to rumors his son is leaving Inter Miami for La Masia
"Lionel Messi finally addressed the rumors swirling around his son Thiago and a possible move to Barcelona's La Masia — here's the answer he gave.
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