Messi returns to field after father's death
Lionel Messi returned to play for Inter Miami after the death of his father, Jorge Messi, who passed away on August 7 in Rosario at age 68. He had previously paused his appearances to mourn and remain with family in Argentina.
Consensus
- Lionel Messi is an Argentine striker playing for Inter Miami.
- Jorge Messi, his father, died on August 7 at age 68 in a hospital in Rosario.
- Messi paused his appearances for Inter Miami after his father's death.
- Messi missed the group stage match of the Leagues Cup against Monterrey, which ended in a 1:2 loss.
- The funeral for Jorge Messi was held in Rosario in a closed format, attended only by close family.
- Messi returned to play in a Leagues Cup match against Leon, entering as a substitute in the second half.
- Inter Miami lost the match 2:3.
- Messi did not score in the match.
Points of divergence
- Jorge Messi died on August 8 in a sanatorium in Rosario after a serious illness. — m24
- Messi published a letter in social media expressing uncertainty about continuing football. — m24
- Messi has not returned to the U.S. and remains in Rosario, prioritizing family during this difficult time. — kommersant
- Jorge Messi died on August 7 in a hospital in Rosario after a prolonged illness. — kommersant
- Messi is a record eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and was recognized as the best player of the 2026 World Cup by the International Federation of Football History. — kommersant
- Messi left for Argentina to spend time with family after his father's death. — vesti
- The exact cause of death for Jorge Messi was not disclosed. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Messi first steps onto the pitch after father's death — Москва 24
- Messi suspended appearance for Inter Miami after father's death — Коммерсантъ
- Messi left for Argentina after father's death — Вести
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