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Messi's father and agent Jorge dies aged 68

Jorge Messi, the father and long-time representative of Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 following a long illness. The businessman passed away on Friday in a hospital in his native Rosario, according to local reports.

MLS transfer & return to England: Kane future predictions

Harry Kane could move to MLS “when he’s 35”, former Bayern Munich star Dietmar Hamann has told GOAL, while a return to England is also expected to form part of the record-setting striker’s future. For now, the prolific frontman - on the back of two Bundesliga title wins in Germany - is expected to extend a contract at the Allianz Arena that has just 12 months left to run.

'No' - Messi shuts down rumors linking son Thiago with Barcelona return

Lionel Messi has decisively dismissed speculation linking his eldest son, Thiago, with a return to Barcelona's La Masia academy. Ahead of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup fixture against Atletico San Luis, the Argentine legend delivered a blunt one-word response to clarify that the 13-year-old midfielder will remain in Florida to continue his development.

Inter Miami CF v Atletico San Luis - Leagues Cup Phase One

'It would be Picasso' - Messi returns from World Cup with stunning brace in Inter Miami rout

Lionel Messi marked his first start since the World Cup with two goals and an assist as Inter Miami defeated Atletico de San Luis 4-2. The Argentine star inspired his side to a Leagues Cup victory despite Luis Suarez serving a tournament-wide suspension.

WATCH: Messi scores first goal for Miami since returning from WC

Lionel Messi looked back to his best for Inter Miami, scoring his first goals since returning from Argentina World Cup duty against Atletico San Luis in the Leagues Cup. David Rodriguez gave the Liga MX side the lead after just four minutes, but the 39-year-old responded with two goals as Miami struck four times before the match was suspended due to weather.

Leagues Cup Preview: Are Messi's Inter Miami favorites?

MLS clubs have won the last three iterations of Leagues Cup, and seem well positioned to make it four in a row

Pos	Team		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Nashville SC		18	12	4	2	35	14	21	40	D L W W W
2	Inter Miami CF		18	11	5	2	45	32	13	38	D W W W W
3	New England Revolution	0 - 0	18	9	4	5	28	21	7	31	D D W D L
4	Chicago Fire FC		17	9	2	6	32	23	9	29	W L L W W
5	New York City FC		18	7	5	6	31	24	7	26	D W W L D