VIDEO. Inherited his father's greatness. Messi's son scores hat-trick for Inter Miami

The 8-year-old son of the legendary Argentine forward, Lionel Messi, Mateo, showcased his football prowess by scoring a hat-trick for the youth team of Inter Miami, the American club.

A compilation of Mateo's actions in one of the matches in the USA surfaced on Twitter.

Mateo seems to be following in the footsteps of his illustrious father in almost every aspect. Football enthusiasts noted Mateo's ease of movement, quick decision-making, and elegance despite his tender age. However, one distinction from his father is that Mateo is right-footed.

Mateo is the second child in Lionel's family, born on September 11, 2015.

Lionel Messi's contract with Inter Miami is set to run until the end of December 2025, and the legendary footballer is expected to earn around 50 million dollars annually.

Lionel Messi won the 2023 Ballon d'Or.

VIDEO. Inherited his father's greatness. Messi's son scores hat-trick for Inter Miami