Messi scores emotional first goal since father’s death
Lionel Messi scored his first goal since the death of his father, Jorge, earlier this month as Inter Miami were held to a 2-2 draw by Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer on Wednesday. Leo Messi scores his first league goal since returning from the World Cup (via @MLS ) pic.twitter.com/SfnShlOnCR — B/R Football (@brfootball) August 20, 2026 Messi’s father and longtime representative died…
Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father's death, which occurred on August 8, as Inter Miami faced Philadelphia Union in an MLS match on Wednesday. Messi netted the opener in the 26th minute, putting his team ahead 2-1, before his side drew 2-2. Inter Miami's goalkeeper, Guillermo Hoyos, noted the team's disappointment over the outcome of the game.
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