Miami, Aug 13, 2026 (AFP) - Messi returns after father's death but Miami knocked out of Leagues Cup

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2026-08-13

Lionel Messi made an emotional return Wednesday following his father's death and hints at retirement, but it wasn't enough for his Inter Miami side who were knocked out of the Leagues Cup in a 3-2 loss to Mexico's Leon. The Miami captain flew back to Florida from Argentina on Tuesday night after attending his father's funeral and came on at half-time to a massive ovation. The Argentina captain, 39, attended the funeral of his father, Jorge, on Su......

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