Everyone was part of a special moment in Miami on Friday evening, as the Inter Miami CF Academy launched its first ever Youth International Cup and it was an even more special moment for Lionel Messi.

Even though this tournament is not suited for the international Argentinian soccer star, he shared something he would remember for the rest of his life,

as his son Thiago stepped on the pitch for the debut of the U-12 team he is on.

During the pregame ceremony, Lionel walked out of the tunnel as he usually does, but this time he was accompanying his son for the lineup introduction.

Interesting enough is the fact that his longtime teammate and friend, Uruguayan star Luis Suárez lead Orlando City U-12 on to the pitch.

An historic moment for an historic event

The first ever Inter Miami CF Academy Youth International Cup will be held throughout Memorial Day Weekend, from May 24 to the 27. The matches and finals will be played at the Florida Blue Training Center in Fourt Lauderdale as well as facilities/complexes in Ft. Lauderdale, Davie, Plantation and Coral Springs.

This will also help develop youth soccer in Florida as the organization is trying to fulfil their goals of competing at higher levels with other Major League Soccer teams on their way to becoming a premier organization at every stage of the game.

The Inter Miami CF Youth International Cup will be open for Boys and Girls teams from U9 through U19 and will offer four levels of competition. MLS Next (U14-U19), Gold, Silver and Bronze. The youth tournament will draw teams from across Florida, the United States, and internationally.

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Source: New York Post