Messi back on the pitch just four days after father's passing
Lionel Messi made his return for Inter Miami during the Leagues Cup match against Club León, entering the game at the start of the second half, only four days following the death of his father, Jorge Messi. Inter Miami fell 2-3 and was knocked out of the tournament. On Wednesday, the 39-year-old shared a tribute to his father, noting that he had been feeling significant uncertainty regarding how much longer he would remain in the sport.