There is no specific date yet for Lionel Messi’s return to Inter Miami, after the Argentine star was granted an indefinite leave of absence following the death of his father and agent, Jorge Messi, at the age of 68.
According to the Argentine website “Doble Amarilla,” Messi has decided not to return to the United States at this time and will step away from his sporting commitments with Inter Miami until further notice to remain by his family’s side during this difficult period.
The captain of the Argentine national team traveled to the city of Rosario, accompanied by his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their three sons, to attend his father’s farewell ceremony, which was held in the presence of only family members and close friends.
Messi has already missed Inter Miami’s clash against Monterrey in the Leagues Cup and is expected to miss the Club León match as well. His availability for the remainder of the tournament and MLS matches depends on his personal decision regarding his return date.
Inter Miami does not intend to put any pressure on their captain to set a return date. The priority is to give him the time he needs before resuming training and matches, with no public timetable currently in place.
Doubts continue to surround Messi’s future, with some even suggesting that he may not return to Inter Miami at all and could decide to retire, closing the book on his long career after losing his primary supporter.
Jorge Messi was one of the most important figures in his son’s extraordinary career, having accompanied him on his early journey to Barcelona, managed his business affairs, and negotiated his contracts and transfers to Paris Saint-Germain and later Inter Miami.
