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Lionel Messi says he isn’t sure how much longer he’ll play after the death of his father Jorge, who was by his side throughout his career; the loss followed an emotionally charged World Cup, and though Messi is under contract with Inter Miami through 2028, his future this season remains uncertain.
Lionel Messi published an open letter to his late father, Jorge Messi, expressing grief and admitting he’s unsure how much longer he’ll continue playing football; the note reflects how his father’s death has prompted soul-searching and comes as Messi remains under contract with Inter Miami with no retirement announcement yet.
Lionel Messi, after the death of his father Jorge Messi, posted that he doubts he’ll keep playing for long, despite his Inter Miami contract through 2028. The Argentina captain reflected on his father’s crucial role as father, friend and agent, and vowed to honor him in raising his children. The news comes as Argentina failed to defend their World Cup title won in 2022, with Messi returning from the World Cup 2026 run and attending a private funeral in Perez near Rosario.
Lionel Messi says he is questioning how long he will continue playing football after the death of his father and longtime agent Jorge Messi, who died at 68. Messi spoke of the crucial support his father provided throughout his career, noted that his World Cup appearance was influenced by his dad’s wishes, and said he will honor his memory by raising his children, even as he processes his grief.
Messi will miss Inter Miami's Leagues Cup Matchday 2 against Monterrey following the death of his father, Jorge; he plans to travel to Rosario to bid farewell. With Messi out, Suarez suspended and Berterame's availability unclear due to concussion protocol, Miami must chase a victory without their captain.
In the first MLS game after the World Cup, Inter Miami fell behind 1-0 when goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo missed a clearance for an own goal against the Chicago Fire. They stormed back to win 3-2 without Lionel Messi, with Luis Suárez scoring twice and Preston Plambeck netting the late winner, extending Miami's win streak to five.
Inter Miami signed Casemiro on a one-year deal (with an option to extend to 2028-29) after acquiring his discovery rights from LA Galaxy, as MLS investigates possible tampering related to the transfer. The move adds Casemiro to a star-studded squad that already includes Messi, De Paul and Suárez as Miami defends its 2025 MLS Cup title.
Inter Miami signed Casemiro on a short-term, non-DP deal through summer 2027 with an option to extend to 2029, but MLS is investigating tampering allegations related to the Galaxy’s discovery rights. The league will determine compensation to LA Galaxy after the inquiry. Miami has a history of sanctions over salary-reporting, underscoring ongoing league scrutiny around the club.
In Miami’s Little Buenos Aires, Lionel Messi’s roles as Inter Miami star and Argentina captain collide as fans prepare for a World Cup match against Cape Verde at Hard Rock Stadium, turning the city into a celebration of his global superstardom and his deepening ties to Miami.
Lionel Messi, 38, remains a peak-level force for Argentina at World Cup 2026, opening with a hat-trick against Algeria and continuing to influence games after a season shaped by MLS with Inter Miami and a rigorous training/rehabilitation regime; teammates and coach Scaloni marvel at his consistency, fueling talk that he could still feature in 2030 as Argentina pursues more glory.
Messi has hamstring inflammation with no tear and will be out for about 10 days as Argentina fine-tunes preparations for the 2026 World Cup; officials will monitor his workload to avoid setbacks, with friendlies against Honduras and Iceland on the horizon and the tournament just over three weeks away.
Inter Miami says Messi has a left hamstring overload with muscle fatigue and no return date yet after exiting the 6-4 win over Philadelphia; with World Cup 2026 approaching, his Argentina participation remains uncertain, though coach Scaloni has voiced hope he’ll be there and the team remains eager for his presence.
Lionel Messi was substituted in Inter Miami's 6-4 win over Philadelphia Union due to muscle fatigue in his left hamstring, with medical tests ruling out a serious injury. Return timing will depend on clinical and functional progress. The development comes as Argentina’s involvement in World Cup 2026—co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico—remains widely anticipated. Messi has managed his workload at Miami and entered this season with strong MLS form, tallying 12 goals and 8 assists in 14 games.
Messi left the Philadelphia Union match with 17 minutes remaining due to fatigue, not a confirmed injury; while hamstring concerns surfaced, there is no reported muscle damage and tests will determine the issue. Club and coach emphasized fatigue and heavy field conditions, suggesting he should be fit for Argentina’s 2026 World Cup campaign as preparation continues.
MLS Matchday 15 delivered late goals, dramatic twists, and milestones: Nashville SC jumped out front with pace, a storyline around Zaha’s swan song drew attention, Inter Miami’s wild 10-goal clash featured Messi’s final appearance before the World Cup, and late winners like Tillman’s for LAFC over Seattle capped the round, with goal clips and reactions accompanying the coverage.