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'Like fathers like sons' — Next wave of Inter Miami academy stars set to feature link-up between Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez’s sons

Originally posted on FirstSportz | By Siddhartha Roy | Last updated 2/7/24

Thiago Messi and Benjamin Suarez, sons of Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, respectively, are set to link up at the Inter football academy in Florida. The link-up is being seen as the new wave of upcoming Inter Miami academy talents.

Thiago Messi, the Argentinean World Cup winner and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo‘s 11-year-old son, has been attending the Inter Miami academy since his father joined the club in the summer of 2023. Thiago’s first appearance at the academy attracted a lot of attention after the young lad took a brilliant corner kick during a match for the academy. The eight-time Ballon d’Or has occasionally been seen at the academy, observing his son’s progress.

Luis Suarez, recently joining Inter Miami from Gremio on a free transfer, reunites with former Barcelona teammate Messi. Suarez’s son Benjamin will also reunite with Thiago Messi, previously together at the Blaugrana academy. Fans are excited about the star kids joining the Inter Miami academy, fostering a new generation of future stars.

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Inter Miami’s youth academy is set to participate in the MLS NEXT Fest, the largest academy competition in the USA. Thiago and Benjamin are anticipated to team up in preparation for this significant event.

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez combined statistics at Barcelona

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, two of the 21st century’s finest forwards, enjoyed six seasons at the Catalan giants Barcelona together, breaking numerous records. During their time at the Catalan club, the duo secured four La Liga titles, four Copa del Rey trophies, one UEFA Champions League title, and one FIFA Club World Cup.

Luis Suarez joined Barcelona from Liverpool in 2014, forging a formidable partnership with Messi and Brazilian star Neymar. Suarez later left for Atletico Madrid in 2020, while the Argentinean departed the club in 2021 for PSG.

During their six seasons together at Barcelona, the duo featured in 258 matches, contributing to 99 goals together and spending over 2000 minutes on the field simultaneously. Suarez scored 43 goals assisted by Messi, while Messi scored 56 goals assisted by Suarez.

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