Lionel Messi almost certainly will not make it to Inter Miami’s match against Atlanta as he attends his son’s academy practice in Florida rather than going with the Herons due to injury concern

Lionel Messi was photographed at his son’s practice in South Florida, all but confirming that he won’t be participating in Inter Miami’s game against Atlanta on Saturday night.

Lionel Messi was spotted watching his oldest son, Thiago, train Saturday morning

The 36-year-old, who has 11 goals in as many games for Miami over the last two months, was excluded from Argentina’s roster to play Bolivia on Tuesday due to an unidentified fitness issue and will now miss the Herons’ MLS game.

He was seen sat on the turf with his two youngest sons, Mateo and Ciro, as they watched on

Although it appears that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner won’t be present, at least one Messi was on the field on Saturday.

Có thể là hình ảnh về 2 người và râu

Messi stayed behind in Miami to watch his son Thiago train after Tata Martino’s team headed to Georgia to play Atlanta.

Có thể là hình ảnh về 4 người, mọi người đang chơi bóng bầu dục, mọi người đang chơi bóng đá và văn bản

Thiago, who joined Inter Miami’s Under-12 team last month after following in his father’s footsteps, was in action on Saturday, when Messi switched into dad mode to cheer him on.

Có thể là hình ảnh về 4 người, mọi người đang chơi bóng bầu dục, cỏ và văn bản cho biết 'WELCOME To Aut'

The Argentinian was seen sitting on the sidelines sipping his preferred mate tea while sporting a loose t-shirt and rolled-up denim shorts.

Có thể là hình ảnh về 2 người và văn bản

The world-famous athlete even appeared to be instructing the players as he waved his free hand in their general direction.