Argentina’s Powerful Message to Messi Amid Heartbreaking Family Loss Sparks Nationwide Emotion

Lionel Messi is receiving an outpouring of support after his father, Jorge Messi, passed away Friday at a clinic in Rosario at the age of 68 following a long illness.

Among the tributes was a message from Argentina’s national team. “Stay strong, Leo Messi and family. We are with you in this difficult moment. We send you our most heartfelt embrace,” the message read.

Messi has since reportedly traveled to Argentina to be with his mother, Celia, and his siblings, stepping away from his soccer commitments during this difficult time.

He is expected not to feature in Inter Miami’s squad for their Leagues Cup clash against Monterrey, and it remains unclear when he’ll return to action, with his comeback expected to depend entirely on his family’s needs in the coming days rather than any fixed timeline.