What happened. Lionel Messi came on as a substitute for Inter Miami in their 3-2 Leagues Cup loss to Leon, days after his father's death, and hinted he may retire soon.

Messi's father Jorge passed away last week after a long illness.
Messi attended the funeral in Argentina on Sunday before flying back.
He said he's 'really not sure' about continuing football much longer.

“really not sure if I'll carry on doing it for much longer”
— Lionel Messi

Messi's father urged him to play one last World Cup, but his future now looks uncertain.

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