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Harry Sherlock

Present & future! 14-year-old wonderkid Cavan Sullivan meets ‘idol’ Lionel Messi after seeing Argentine superstar inspire Inter Miami to MLS win over the Philadelphia Union

Wonderkid Cavan Sullivan met Lionel Messi after the Argentine's brace inspired Inter Miami to a 3-1 win over his Philadelphia Union side.

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  • Sullivan posts picture with Messi
  • Reveals Barcelona star is his idol
  • Posts throwback picture with Ballon d'Or

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Messi scored a brace on his return from injury as Inter Miami beat the Philadelphia Union 3-1 in MLS on Saturday. Luis Suarez also found the net in a comfortable win, and Sullivan, Union's 14-year-old wonderkid, watched on from the bench before meeting Messi after the final whistle.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Sullivan is a United States youth international, winning caps for the Under-17 side, and made his debut for the club in July, in a 5-1 win over New England. He subsequently became MLS' youngest-ever player, breaking Freddy Adu's record, and has already agreed to join Manchester City when he turns 18.

  • WHAT SULLIVAN SAID

    Sullivan wrote on Instagram: "Such an honor to meet my idol." He also posted a throwback picture of him as a small child, stood next to a Ballon d'Or trophy that Messi won during his time at Barcelona.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Messi will next be in action when Miami play Atlanta United on Thursday. Sullivan, by comparison, could add to his one professional appearance when the Philadelphia Union face New York City on Thursday.

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