Off the PitchDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 9 Aug 2026
Messi Returns to Rosario After Father's Death
Inter Miami captain flies home as teammates honor his father with black armbands.
L. Messi
player
Who
Jorge Messi
What
Died at age 68
When
Friday August 7, around 10pm local time
Where
Hospital in Rosario
What happened. Lionel Messi returned to Rosario after his father Jorge died at 68, missing Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match.
- Inter Miami wore black armbands and held a moment of silence before kickoff.
- Rodrigo De Paul revealed a 'Messi 10' shirt after scoring.
- Newell's Old Boys, Barcelona, and Argentina paid tribute.
“Stay strong, Leo Messi and family. We are with you in this difficult moment.”
— Argentina national team
Tributes poured in from clubs and national teams as Messi mourns his father.
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