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Messi scores first goal since father's death, points to sky

short by Anmol Sharma / on Thursday, 20 August, 2026
Lionel Messi scored his first goal since the death of his father Jorge as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Philadelphia Union in MLS. The 39-year-old struck in the 26th minute, cutting inside before curling a left-footed shot into the corner, and pointed towards the sky in celebration. Messi, whose father died aged 68 on August 8, also assisted Miami's opener.
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