Thiago Messi’s 14th Birthday: Antonela Roccuzzo Shares Post and Video

Thiago Messi, the eldest son of Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo, celebrated his 14th birthday on November 2, marking another milestone for the teenager as he continues his development within the Inter Miami Academy. To commemorate the occasion, Roccuzzo shared a series of personal images and a video on Instagram, providing a glimpse into the family’s celebrations.

The post included a message from Roccuzzo to her son: “Feliz cumple, Thiagui. 14 years since you made me a mom! I can’t believe how big you are. We love you so much.” The tribute featured photos of Thiago wearing a blue shirt with the number 19 and another image of him in the passenger seat of a car, wearing an Argentina national team jersey while preparing mate.

A Childhood Connection to Mate

In addition to the current photos, Roccuzzo shared a video from Thiago’s childhood in Barcelona. The footage shows a young Thiago, dressed in a Spider-Man shirt, attempting to drink mate with both hands while the family dog, Abú, played nearby. The family has long incorporated the tradition of mate into their daily life, with Lionel Messi frequently seen sharing the drink during national team training camps and his children’s matches.

The public nature of this birthday celebration highlights the continued interest in the eldest Messi son, who has grown up in the spotlight since his birth in Barcelona in 2012. His arrival was famously announced by Lionel Messi five months earlier, when he tucked the ball under his jersey after scoring during a June 2, 2012, World Cup qualifying match between Argentina and Ecuador.

Football Development in the United States

Now 14, Thiago is gaining experience in the United States as part of the Inter Miami Academy. His journey in youth football has included stints at the Barça Escola and the Paris Saint-Germain youth system during his father’s time at those respective clubs. While Thiago maintains a relatively low profile compared to his father’s global fame, his progress has drawn increasing attention from sports media outlets interested in his potential as a player.

Lionel Messi has previously addressed his son’s temperament regarding football. In a 2024 interview with Marcelo Tinelli for América TV, Lionel Messi described Thiago as more reserved and sensitive than his younger brothers, noting that the teenager is often his own harshest critic. “He realizes when he does something well or poorly and comes to me to talk and comment,” Messi said at the time.

Fans Speculate About Future Alongside Lionel Messi

The teenager’s future in the sport remains a subject of speculation among fans. Following Lionel Messi’s announcement regarding his eventual retirement from the Argentina national team, some observers have hypothesized about the possibility of the two sharing a pitch or a professional environment in different capacities, such as a coach-player dynamic. However, such scenarios remain purely speculative.

Thiago has occasionally expressed a desire to wear the Argentina jersey, though he is currently focused on his development at the youth level in the United States. As a teenager, he is moving from a celebrity child to a competitive athlete while balancing personal growth with the high expectations of his family name.

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