Romaña surprises Messi with hug during Leagues Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:45 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Jhohan Romaña unexpectedly embraced Lionel Messi during a corner kick in the Leagues Cup matchup between Inter Miami and León. Messi smiled in response to the gesture. This match comes as Messi returned to action following the recent death of his father, Jorge Messi. The game is ongoing as both teams vie for advancement in the tournament.
- •Romaña catches Messi off guard with a hug after a play
- •Messi responds with a smile during the match
- •The match is currently in progress
- •This follows Messi's recent personal tragedy
- •The game is part of the Leagues Cup
- 3:45 AMYahoo Sports — 📸 Watch the reaction, Romaña catches Messi off guard with a hug
"Jhohan Romaña surprised Lionel Messi during Inter Miami vs. León in the Leagues Cup by hugging him after a play that ended in a corner kick. The Argentine responded with a smile."This hug is from Le...
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