Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi returns after father’s death but Inter Miami knocked out of Leagues Cup

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi taking on Rodrigo Echeverria of Leon in a Leagues Cup match on Aug 12.

Messi pens emotional tribute to late father, questions own future in the game

Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge (right), died last week aged 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long illness.

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Nickolay Mladenov, the Board of Peace’s high representative for Gaza, has described the current stage of the agreement as a commitment involving the US, Hamas and the Board – notably leaving out Israel.

Lionel Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career

The gates of the town’s El Prado cemetery displayed a jersey and handwritten messages from fans, alongside signs reading “stay strong” on Aug 9.

Lionel Messi’s father Jorge dies aged 68

People leaving flags and signs to pay respects on the fence of Argentina’s football star Lionel Messi’s birth house in Rosario, Santa Fe province, Argentina, on August 8, after his father, Jorge Messi, died.

Father of football star Lionel Messi dies at 68 in Argentina

Jorge Messi, who died on the night of Aug 7, closely accompanied his son Lionel throughout his career.

Lionel Messi alone will decide when to retire: Argentine football president

Messi would turn 43 years old during the 2030 World Cup.

Lionel Messi returns as Inter Miami draw 2-2 against Columbus Crew

Lionel Messi (left) of Inter Miami CF and Columbus Crew’s Steven Moreira competing for the ball during an MLS match on Aug 1.

Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami 10 days after World Cup final loss

The two-time defending MLS MVP missed Miami’s first two matches after the World Cup break.

Lionel Messi can skip All-Star Game after gruelling World Cup, says MLS

Argentina’s Lionel Messi after losing the World Cup final against Spain on July 19.

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