Lionel Messi scores first goal since fathers death with touching tribute Star Argentine footballer Lionel Messi, on Wednesday (local time), scored his first goal since his father Jorge Messi's death earlier this month. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Lionel Messi scores first goal since fathers death with touching tributeS1

• Star Argentine footballer Lionel Messi, on Wednesday (local time), scored his first goal since his father Jorge Messi's death earlier this month. Messi's goal came in his team Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer (MLS) matc...S2

• Messi paid an emotional ⁠tribute to his father, Jorge, last week, saying he did not know ‌how to continue without himS3

• The goal was Lionel Messi's 922nd in his career, his 70th in Major League Soccer (MLS) and his 13th of the season.S4

• Lionel Messi's goal in the 26th minute gave Inter Miami a 2-1 lead against Philadelphia Union. The match eventually finished 2-2.S5