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Messi Scores First Goal Since Father's Death
- 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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The Inter Miami was only able to score a point in his visit to the Philadelphia Union Stadium (2-2) on the final day of the Major League Soccer (MLS). A tie that means the fourth consecutive match of the Garzas without winning the victory. Amid a grey performance of the Florida team, Lionel Messi saved the roles by scoring the second goal of Inter Miami, the first to mark after his father’s death. In addition, the Argentine star was key in the p…
Lionel Messi scored his first goal in the Italian night after his father's death, in a match where Inter Miami had to settle for a 2-2 draw in the Major League Soccer against the Philadelphia Union. (ANSA)
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