Lionel Messi scores first goal for Inter Miami after father's passing
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Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Lionel Messi scored his first MLS goal for Inter Miami during their match against the Philadelphia Union on August 19. The goal, which occurred in the 26th minute, put Inter Miami ahead 2-1. Earlier, Messi assisted Dániel Pintér's opening goal. The match follows the death of Messi's father, Jorge, on August 8, which led him to miss a match that night. Inter Miami honored Jorge with a moment of silence before the game and fans showed support for Messi during the match.
- •Messi scored in the 26th minute to put Inter Miami ahead 2-1.
- •He assisted Dániel Pintér for Inter Miami's first goal.
- •Jorge Messi passed away on August 8 at age 68.
- •Inter Miami held a moment of silence for Jorge before the match.
- •Messi missed the previous match to mourn his father's loss.
- 2:16 AMYahoo Sports — Messi scores first goal since father's death
- 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi scores first goal for Inter Miami since father's passing
"Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father's death but Inter Miami had to settle for a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union.In those two games Miami lost 3-2 to Mexican side Leon to be eliminated from the Leagues Cup before enduring a 4-1 MLS defeat to Nashville in which Messi missed a penalty.
"Lionel Messi scored his first MLS goal since the World Cup and his first since the death of his father, Jorge, in Inter Miami's match vs Philadelphia.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 2:16 AMMessi scores first goal since father's death
Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father's death but Inter Miami had to settle for a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union.In those two games Miami lost 3-2 to Mexican side Leon to be eliminated from the Leagues Cup before enduring a 4-1 MLS defeat to Nashville in which Messi missed a penalty.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 1:04 AMLionel Messi scores first goal for Inter Miami since father's passing
Lionel Messi scored his first MLS goal since the World Cup and his first since the death of his father, Jorge, in Inter Miami's match vs Philadelphia.
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