Argentine press reports revealed a surprise regarding the legend Lionel Messi, that he had settled on leaving the ranks of Inter Miami to move to an old destination before the death of his father Jorge.
The death of Jorge Messi at the age of 68 after a long battle with illness had caused a strong earthquake in the global and Argentine media.
Jorge Messi, the father of the Argentine legend and his business agent, died in a hospital in Rosario, after he was managing all the commitments of the Inter Miami star off the field.
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Argentine journalist "Leo Paradiso" confirmed in a video circulating on social media platforms via the "X" site that Lionel Messi had made his decision to leave Inter Miami, and was determined to return to play for the Argentine Newell’s Old Boys this season.
💣💔 “LEO tenía DECIDIDO VENIR a jugar a NEWELL’S en este semestre para estar cerca de su papá. Leo sentía la necesidad de estar cerca de su papá. Esto es información”. - Leo Paradiso. https://t.co/G2DTqNIFiX pic.twitter.com/Ekxp28qY0x — PaseClave (@paseclave__) August 9, 2026@paseclave__
Messi felt the need to be close to his father, so despite his contract that extended until 2028 with Inter Miami, he was going to end his career with the team.
It is worth noting that Lionel Messi played a major role in qualifying the Argentine national team for the 2026 World Cup final before losing to the Spanish national team with a clean goal.
