Lionel Messi Returns to Inter Miami Action After Father's Death
Lionel Messi played for Inter Miami as a substitute following the death of his father, Jorge Messi. He previously shared an emotional tribute to his father on social media.
Key takeaways
- Lionel Messi returned to play for Inter Miami as a substitute in a Leagues Cup match after his father's death.
- His father, Jorge Messi, passed away at the age of 68 and also served as his agent.
- Messi shared an emotional tribute to his father on social media, expressing his grief and uncertainty about his future in football.
What Happened
Lionel Messi returned to play for Inter Miami CF as a second-half substitute in their Leagues Cup match against Club León. This marked his first appearance since the passing of his father, Jorge Messi, who died at 68.
Messi had been named to the substitutes' bench for the game at Nu Stadium. His father, Jorge Messi, who also served as Lionel Messi's agent, died on Saturday in Rosario, Argentina. Lionel Messi had traveled to Rosario to attend a private memorial service.
Background
Jorge Messi's death occurred on Saturday, the same day Lionel Messi traveled to Argentina. Lionel Messi later posted an emotional tribute on Instagram, detailing the difficulty of playing during the World Cup while his father was ill. He expressed uncertainty about his future in football following his father's passing.
Inter Miami manager Guillermo Hoyos described Jorge Messi's death as a significant source of pain within the team. Messi's absence affected the team's performance, as Inter Miami lost their previous game against Monterrey while he was away for the memorial.
Key Facts
- Lionel Messi played as a second-half substitute for Inter Miami against Club León in a Leagues Cup match.
- His father, Jorge Messi, died last week at the age of 68.
- Jorge Messi also served as Lionel Messi's agent throughout his career.
- Lionel Messi posted an emotional tribute to his father on Instagram.
- Inter Miami manager Guillermo Hoyos stated that the news of Jorge Messi's passing caused great pain within the club.
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