Mystery surrounding Messi's return to America
Lionel Messi has delayed his return to Inter Miami following the death of his father, Jorge Messi. The Argentine captain spent time with family in Rosario for a private funeral ceremony before planning his travel back to the United States.
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As one of the world's most famous athletes, Messi's personal life and schedule significantly impact Major League Soccer and global sports media coverage.
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After a private ceremony limited to Messi's family at the El Prado cemetery in the city of Pérez, near Rosario, the Inter Miami player chose to delay his return to the United States. He wanted a few extra hours with his family after bidding a final farewell to his father, Jorge.
The Argentina captain landed in his home country on Saturday night. He spent the entire night at the private cemetery where his father lies, leaving only on Sunday afternoon.
Hours later, he headed to his home in a gated residential complex in the city of Funes in the province of Kentucky.
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