Lionel Messi scores first goal since father's death in Inter Miami draw
Lionel Messi netted his first goal since his father's death as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Philadelphia Union in MLS action.
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AIArgentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi scored his first goal since the death of his father, Jorge, this month, during his team's 2-2 draw away to Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.
Philadelphia Union opened the scoring in the 11th minute through a goal by Philadelphia's Mikael Uhre, before Inter Miami equalized 10 minutes later when Diego Gómez found the net after a header from Luis Suarez following a pass from Messi.
Messi put Inter Miami ahead 2-1 in the 26th minute, but Philadelphia Union leveled the score in the 58th minute through Nathan Harriel.
Jorge Messi, the Argentine star’s father and his longtime agent, passed away at the age of 68 this month. Messi bid farewell to him with an emotional message.