Messi and Suárez accompanied their children at the opening of the Youth International Cup [Video]

The Argentine Lionel Messi and his son Thiago gave a great image this Friday when the best player in the world accompanied the Inter Miami under 13 team that includes his first-born and that participates in the International Youth Cup organized by the Florida franchise.

Messi was present at the opening of the competition along with Luis Suárez and entered the playing field leading the line of boys who would play a mini version of the Clásico del Sol against Orlando City.

There was also his wife Antonella and his other two children, with whom he later shared the alternatives of the game together with Luis Suárez and his family.

Lionel Messi was able to be present for the start of this tournament because he will not be on the Herons’ visit to Vancouver Whitecaps, something that Gerardo Martino explained was due to his intention to preserve him as well as Suárez and Busquets to receive to Atlanta United in the key match due to the fight for first place in the Eastern Conference in view of what the playoff positions will be.

In fact, Lucho was also a great figure of the evening and entered the playing field with number 10 to serve as godfather of the youth players. Both “have set out to inspire the next generation of football players,” highlighted the Florida franchise.

The Inter Miami CF Youth International Cup is a tournament for teams of boys and girls ranging in age from 9 to 19, with a high level of competition that includes teams from all over the state.

In addition, the children of the stars will be part of the dispute since Thiago Messi and Benjamín Suárez share the squad among those under 13 years of age.

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