Jorge Messi passes away, Barcelona continues squad overhaul
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 7:32 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Jorge Messi, father of soccer star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 after a serious illness. Lionel Messi did not participate in Inter Miami's match against Monterrey, which ended in a loss for the team. Meanwhile, Barcelona is offloading players, including Ferrán Torres to PSG and Ronald Araújo likely heading to Liverpool on loan. Barcelona recently lost a triangular match to Udinese 1-0, despite a prior win against Nottingham Forest. Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Ferencváros with goals from Mario Rivas and Carlos Espí.
- •Jorge Messi passes away at 68 after a serious illness.
- •Inter Miami loses 1-2 to Monterrey in Leagues Cup.
- •Barcelona offloads Ferrán Torres to PSG, confirmed move for Araújo to Liverpool.
- •Barcelona loses triangular match to Udinese 1-0.
- •Real Madrid defeats Ferencváros 2-1 with goals from Rivas and Espí.
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