# Lionel Messi family and transfer rumors

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lionel-messi-family-and-transfer-rumors
> Updated: 2026-08-07T21:53:59.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Lionel Messi has denied social media rumors suggesting his son, Thiago Messi, would leave the Inter Miami youth system to join Barcelona's La Masia academy. 

Amid ongoing speculation, reports emerged that Messi's father, Jorge Messi, has passed away in Argentina. Following this news, Inter Miami teammates honored Lionel Messi during a Leagues Cup match against Monterrey, where midfielder Rodrigo De Paul performed a tribute involving a shirt featuring Messi's number 10. Messi's availability for upcoming matches is currently uncertain as he remains in Argentina with his family.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-07: Inter Miami players honor Lionel Messi amid family loss and transfer rumors

Rodrigo De Paul honored Lionel Messi with a tribute during Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match against Monterrey. Meanwhile, Messi denied rumors that his son Thiago would join Barcelona's academy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inter-miami-players-honor-lionel-messi-amid-family-loss-and-transfer-rumors

### 2026-08-05: Lionel Messi denies rumors that son Thiago will join Barcelona's La Masia

Lionel Messi told reporters his 13‑year‑old son Thiago will stay at Inter Miami, rejecting social‑media claims he will move to Barcelona’s La Masia in November.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thiago-messis-rumored-move-to-barcelonas-la-masia-denied

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