Lionel Messi Returns To Inter Miami Action After Father's Death

Messi made his first on-pitch appearance since his father Jorge’s death, coming on as a second-half substitute for Inter Miami against León.
He shared an emotional Instagram post saying he doesn’t know how to carry on without his father and raised doubts about his future in football.
Still prolific on the field: one of only two players to appear in six World Cups (8 goals, 4 assists in 2026) and has 12 goals and 7 assists in 15 MLS matches this season.