Lionel Messi’s son scores impressive hattrick, video shows similarities with superstar dad

Mateo Messi, following in his father's footsteps, reaffirmed the saying "like father, like son" with a stellar performance at Inter Miami's academy.

The young talent emulated his superstar dad by netting a remarkable hat-trick, showcasing his ambition to follow the path of Argentina's World Cup-winning captain.

With Messi's unmistakable genes, Mateo's recent hat trick at Inter Miami echoes his father's prowess, as reported by MARCA.

In a video posted on social media, sighted by Sports Brief, the eight-year-old produced impressive moments in the game before crowning his efforts with a stunning hat-trick.

His recent standout performance, marked by mesmerizing dribbles, naturally draws parallels to his legendary footballer father, often hailed as the greatest in the sport's history.

Reports indicate that his stunning hat-trick has propelled his tally to 10 goals for Inter Miami's youth squad.

The knack for scoring seems hereditary, as Mateo seems to have inherited it from his World Cup-winning father, who holds the remarkable record for most goals in a calendar year (91).

While that record may seem untouchable for now, Mateo's impressive goal-scoring trajectory could potentially challenge it in the future.