Messi Scores First Goal Since Father's Death
Messi’s 13th goal of the season gave Inter Miami a 2-1 lead before the match ended 2-2, keeping him one behind Petar Musa.
- On Wednesday, Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father Jorge's death, netting a left-footed shot in the 26th minute at Subaru Park during a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw with the Philadelphia Union.
- Inter Miami honored Jorge, who died August 8 at age 68 in Rosario, Argentina, with a pre-match moment of silence and a 10th-minute chant recognizing the Argentinian superstar's jersey number.
- Messi also recorded an assist on a goal by American Daniel Pinter, bringing his season tally to 13 goals, one behind Dallas striker Petar Musa in the Golden Boot race.
- The 2-2 result ended a three-game losing streak for defending MLS Cup champions Miami, though the team remains winless in four matches and trails Eastern Conference leaders Nashville by seven points.
- In an emotional tribute last week, Messi described Jorge as his representative and friend, admitting he did not know how to continue without him following the loss.
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Messi Scores First Goal Since Father's Death as Inter Miami Draw 2-2 with Philadelphia Union
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Star Argentine footballer Lionel Messi, on Wednesday (local time), scored his first goal since his father Jorge Messi's death earlier this month. Messi's goal came in his team Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer (MLS) match at the Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania. Sports News | Messi Scores First Goal Since Father's Death as Inter Miami Draw 2-2 with…
Messi scores first goal since fathers death as Inter Miami draw 2-2 with Philadelphia Union - The Tribune
Star Argentine footballer Lionel Messi, on Wednesday (local time), scored his first goal since his father Jorge Messi's death earlier this month. Messi's goal came in his team Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer (MLS) match at the Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Inter Miami has not won four games but Lionel Messi has already returned to the net after the death of his father, Jorge Messi.
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