Lionel Messi misses Inter Miami defeat after father’s death as team-mate pays touching tribute

Yahoo Sports•Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 09:20 AM•2 min read

Jorge Messi, who was a hugely influential figure during his son’s career, died on Friday night after battling long-term illness

Source: [Yahoo Sports](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lionel-messi-misses-inter-miami-092045839.html)

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