Lionel Messi’s sweaty embrace sparks Ciro’s unexpected reaction and leaves them laughing after Inter Miami win

Lionel Messi was still covered in sweat when he walked over to celebrate Inter Miami’s victory with his sons Thiago, Mateo and Ciro. What followed turned an ordinary family embrace into a hilarious moment on the field.

Ciro touched his father and then smelled his own hand, apparently curious about all the sweat. Messi immediately noticed his youngest son’s reaction, and the two shared a spontaneous laugh.

Thiago was not completely convinced about hugging his sweaty father either. He initially pulled a funny face and appeared reluctant to get too close, but affection eventually won and he wrapped his arms around Messi.

The sweet scene unfolded after Inter Miami defeated Cruz Azul 2-0 on September 16 to win the 2026 Campeones Cup. Messi scored the opening goal, his 100th for the club before Casemiro sealed the victory, but the celebration with his children brought an even more human ending to another historic night.