VIDEO: Nutmeg, fouled, goal! Lionel Messi’s son Mateo is just like his father as youngster plays barefoot on Inter Miami pitch

The Herons saw inclement weather conditions impact their MLS clash with D.C. United, with the playing surface at Chase Stadium left a little more than sodden. Such conditions can be make it difficult to dribble with the ball, as puddles get in the way.

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Messi was not at his creative best in Inter Miami’s latest fixture, but still played his part in a 1-0 win that has kept them at the top of the MLS Eastern Conference. His son Mateo also got the chance to show what he is all about, with there some brave souls still left in the stands when he entered the pitch.

As part of the Inter Miami academy system, it may be that the Florida-based outfit have another Messi in their senior ranks at some stage. Mateo appears to have inherited his father’s ability to beat opponents, as he nicked the ball off Luis Suarez’s son Benjamin, produced a cheeky nutmeg, picked himself up off the floor and fired into the back of the net.

Messi has been starring for the Herons this season, reaching double figures for goals and assists, and is expected to come into contention for MLS MVP honours. He will miss a chunk of games when representing his country at this summer’s Copa America, but is hoping to leave the Herons in a good place before turning attention to another pursuit of international honours.