Messi pauses Inter Miami duties after father's death
Lionel Messi paused his appearances for Inter Miami after his father's death, remaining in Rosario, Argentina, to be with family. He missed a group stage match against Monterrey, which ended in a 1-2 loss.
Consensus
- Lionel Messi paused his appearances for Inter Miami following the death of his father.
- The father, Jorge Messi, died on August 7 at age 68 in a hospital in Rosario, Argentina.
- Jorge Messi died after a prolonged illness.
- Messi missed the group stage match of the Leagues Cup against Monterrey.
- The match against Monterrey ended in a 1-2 defeat for Inter Miami.
- Messi remained in Rosario to be with his family during this time.
Points of divergence
- Messi has not returned to the USA yet and remains in Rosario because he decided to prioritize family during these difficult times. — kommersant
- Messi traveled to Argentina to spend time with his family, and his return date to the USA is unknown. — vesti
- The funeral was held in Rosario in a closed format, attended only by close relatives. — kommersant
- The exact cause of death was not specified. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Messi suspended appearance for Inter Miami after father's death — Коммерсантъ
- Messi left for Argentina after father's death — Вести
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