Messi scores emotional first goal since father’s death
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The 39-year-old paid an emotional tribute to his father last week.
PHOTO: REUTERS
Lionel Messi scored his first goal since the death of his father, Jorge, earlier in August in Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw with Philadelphia Union on Aug 19.
Messi’s father and long-time representative died, aged 68, on Aug 8 in Rosario, Argentina.
In the 26th minute at Subaru Park, Messi shook off his marker and sent a left-footed shot into the net before being embraced by his teammates.
The 39-year-old also assisted on his team’s first goal on a hot and humid night in Pennsylvania.
Messi paid an emotional tribute to Jorge Messi last week, describing him as a father, friend and representative, saying he did not know how to continue without him.
The draw ended a three-game losing streak for defending MLS Cup champions Miami.
The goal was Messi's 13th of the season, putting him one behind Dallas striker Petar Musa in the race for the Golden Boot, which he won last season.
Messi also captained Argentina to the 2026 World Cup final, where they lost to Spain. REUTERS
