Ammon News - Lionel Messi appears to be at peace following the death of his father ​earlier this month, Inter Miami coach Guillermo ‌Hoyos told reporters on Tuesday.

Messi's father, Jorge, died aged 68 on Aug. 8 in Rosario, Argentina. Messi ​returned to action for Inter Miami ​last week, coming off the bench in ⁠a Leagues Cup defeat by Leon before ​starting Sunday's 4-1 loss to Nashville.

"He looks ​good, expressing himself on the pitch, a place he knows to perfection, and at peace," Hoyos said.

Messi had ​shared an emotional tribute to his father ​last week, describing him as his father, friend and ‌representative ⁠and saying he did not know how to continue without him.

Midfielder Casemiro praised Messi’s commitment to the team despite the difficult circumstances ​he is ​facing.

"He sets ⁠a great example," Casemiro said after the game against Leon. "He is ​surely going through a very difficult ​time, ⁠but the commitment he has shown, not just to the players but to the club, ⁠has ​been incredible. I've never seen ​anything like it in my life."



Reuters