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Lionel Messi’s son showed his Barcelona pride by wearing a Lamine Yamal jersey during a family bike ride with Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo.
Lionel Messi, an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, may now play for Inter Miami, but Barcelona remains close to his heart. This connection was on display during a recent family outing, as Messi’s son proudly wore a jersey of Barcelona’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal.
Messi spent 21 years at Barcelona, where he became the club’s all-time leading scorer with 672 goals in 778 appearances. Despite leaving the Catalan club in 2021 for Paris Saint-Germain and now competing in the MLS, Messi has often expressed his enduring love for the club and its culture.
The bike ride with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their children offered a glimpse into how deeply Barcelona is embedded in the Messi family’s life. His sons, who are part of Inter Miami’s academy, continue to celebrate their father’s legacy by embracing Barcelona’s history and young stars like Yamal.
Messi has publicly stated his intention to return to Barcelona after retiring, calling the city his “home.” For now, he continues to follow the club’s progress and watch as rising talents like Yamal attempt to carve their place in the club’s storied history.
Yamal, who is already making waves as one of football’s brightest young talents, is seen by many as a potential heir to Messi’s legacy at the Camp Nou, and the sight of Messi’s son in his jersey only deepens the connection between the Argentine superstar and his former club.