Argentine football star Lionel Messi has announced an indefinite break from his professional commitments following the death of his father, Jorge. According to reports from Doble Marilla, the forward will not return to the United States to represent Inter Miami until further notice.
Jorge Messi had been battling undisclosed health issues for some time before his passing. The news of the break comes shortly after Lionel Messi scored two goals in a 4-2 victory for Inter Miami against Atletico San Luis, marking his return to the starting lineup following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Messi currently holds the career scoring record in the Leagues Cup with 14 goals in 12 matches. His absence from the team follows a period of significant activity, including his recent donation of 80,000 euros to support wildfire reconstruction efforts in Madrid.
