Lionel Messi Returns Days After Father’s Death as Inter Miami Exit Leagues Cup

Lionel Messi returned to competitive play for Inter Miami on Wednesday, August 14, 2026, just four days after the death of his father, Jorge Messi, who passed away at age 68 in Rosario, Argentina. Messi entered the match at halftime, though Inter Miami were eliminated from the Leagues Cup. The appearance marked a poignant return to action for the Argentine star during a period of personal grief.