Messi Honors Father’s Legacy | Macon News

Macon Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

Lionel Messi pays a heart-wrenching tribute to his late father, Jorge, revealing how deeply his loss has shaken him and how his dad’s lifelong dream — seeing him play in one more World Cup — fueled his final tournament push. Missing a match with Inter Miami, Messi returned to Argentina to grieve, honoring his father’s enduring presence from childhood practices to pivotal career moments. As teammates like Rodrigo De Paul wear his jersey in solidarity — even earning a yellow card — the football world rallies around him. With hints of retirement on the horizon, Messi finds strength in his…