Messi scores emotional first goal since father's deathPublished on: August 21, 2026 12:46 AM
Pakistan, Aug. 21 -- Lionel Messi scored his first goal since the death of his father earlier this month in Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with Philadelphia Union on Wednesday. Messi's father and longtime representative Jorge died aged 68 on August 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 to give Miami a 2-1 first-half lead 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 his father last week, 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 Mes...
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