CONMEBOL said Saturday it deeply regretted the death of Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi, and offered respect and affection to the family. [1] The Argentina national team posted, "Sending our deepest strength to Leo Messi and his family. We're with you during this difficult time and sending you our warmest embrace." [1] He was 68.

The paper's Saturday major already recorded that Jorge Messi died after a long illness while Miami's match stayed on the board. CBS filed the condolence stack, not a medical chart. Newell's Old Boys called him the pillar who, with Celia Cuccittini, supported "the greatest player of all time with vision, rigor, and affection." [1]

Inter Miami was still scheduled to play Monterrey in the Leagues Cup on Saturday night. [1] CBS said it was unclear whether Lionel would play. A condolence is not a postponement. The completed Saturday record is the embrace and a kickoff that had not been pulled.

Newell's said thank you for teaching Lionel to love the club's colors. [1] CBS noted that Lionel led Argentina to the 2022 title and to second place this year, and that Jorge was seen on the field with him after the earlier summit. A federation embrace is not a medical chart. The family has not published a diagnosis. This paper will not write one.

-- AMARA OKONKWO, Lagos