Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Messi Returns To Inter Miami After Father's Death
Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, died on Aug.
8.
Messi was very sad and shared a message about him.
He called his father his friend and representative.
Messi has now returned to playing soccer for Inter Miami.
He played as a substitute against Leon.
He started the next game against Nashville.
Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos said Messi looked peaceful and comfortable on the field.
Casemiro said Messi was showing great commitment to his team.
Inter Miami lost both games mentioned in the report.
Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos said Lionel Messi appears at peace after his father’s death.
Messi’s father, Jorge, died aged 68 on Aug. 8 in Rosario, Argentina.
Messi returned to action last week during Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup defeat by Leon.
He started Sunday’s match, a 4-1 loss to Nashville, after appearing as a substitute against Leon.
Casemiro praised Messi’s commitment to Inter Miami and his teammates despite his difficult circumstances.
- Who
- Lionel Messi, his late father Jorge, Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos, and midfielder Casemiro.
- What
- Messi returned to play for Inter Miami after his father’s death, while the coach and Casemiro discussed his condition and commitment.
- When
- Jorge Messi died on Aug. 8; Messi returned to action the following week, with comments made Tuesday.
- Where
- Jorge Messi died in Rosario, Argentina; Messi played for Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup and against Nashville.
- Why
- Messi returned to soccer after grieving his father, and teammates and his coach described his response to the difficult circumstances.
- Player
- Lionel Messi
- Father
- Jorge Messi
- Date of death
- Aug. 8
- Age at death
- 68
- Messi’s first appearance after death
- Substitute appearance in Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup defeat by Leon
- Recent result
- Inter Miami lost 4-1 to Nashville
- Coach’s assessment
- Guillermo Hoyos said Messi looked good and at peace