Lionel Messi scores first goal for Inter Miami since father’s death
Lionel Messi scored his first goal for Inter Miami since the passing of his father, Jorge Messi, during a 2-2 draw against the Philadelphia Union. The Argentine star dedicated the goal to his father by pointing to the sky.
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Covers a significant personal and professional moment for one of the world's most prominent athletes.
Messi’s 26th-minute goal in the MLS fixture against Philadelphia Union comes just 11 days after the passing of his father Jorge on August 8.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi looks on before the game against the Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park, on August 19, 2026 [Kyle Ross/Imagn Images via Reuters] By AFP Published On 20 Aug 2026 20 Aug 2026 Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father’s death, pointing to the sky in tribute, but Inter Miami had to settle for a 2-2 Major League Soccer (MLS) draw on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union.
The Argentine superstar gave Miami a 2-1 lead in the 26th minute with a trademark curling left-footed shot into the far corner.
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