After the heartache, Messi is in Miami, weighing up his return | OneFootball

Lionel Messi returned to the United States this Wednesday after traveling to Rosario to bid farewell to his father, Jorge Messi, who passed away last Saturday at the age of 68. The Argentine captain landed at FortLauderdale Airport alongside his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, and their three children after taking an overnight flight from his hometown.

During the three days he remained in the country, the footballer stayed secluded at his residence in Funes under strict secrecy. Family members and his closest loved ones said their final goodbye to Jorge in a private ceremony held on Sunday, which was protected by a heavy security operation aimed at preserving the family’s privacy.

With the star’s return to Miami, the focus now shifts to Inter Miami’s upcoming sporting commitments. The team managed by Ángel Guillermo Hoyos will play a key match tonight against León of Mexico in the Leagues Cup.

The Rosario native’s presence on the field is not guaranteed. The Herons’ coaching staff gave him complete freedom to personally decide when to return to action; if he does not play any minutes in this international match, Messi will attend the stadium to support his teammates from the box.

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