Football
Tributes to Lionel Messi's Father in the Football World
The memory of Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi, has been honored at several sporting events following his passing.
FC Barcelona won its first match against Nottingham Forest (1-0) in a friendly tournament held in Italy on Saturday, but was later defeated by Udinese (0-1). The evening was marked by a tribute to Jorge Messi, the father of Lionel Messi, who passed away just hours earlier.
Rodrigo De Paul, a player for Inter Miami, also paid tribute to Jorge Messi after scoring a goal during the match against CF Monterrey in the Leagues Cup. During this match, which they ultimately lost 2-1, he celebrated his goal by revealing a Lionel Messi jersey.
The Argentine Football Association announced a series of tributes in memory of Jorge Messi. Across all football fields in Argentina, a minute of silence was observed, accompanied by black armbands worn by players to honor his memory.
Inter Miami, the club where Lionel Messi plays, also took part in these tributes, receiving notable support from fans during the match against Monterrey, following Messi's return to Argentina after the news of his father's death.
In addition to celebrating his goal, Rodrigo De Paul expressed his support for his teammate during this difficult time, highlighting the impact of this loss on the football community.
These various expressions of support and tribute attest to the significance of Jorge Messi in his son's life, as well as the affection held for him by players and fans around the world.