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León beats Inter Miami 3-2 on Arcila’s two goals as Messi returns after father’s death

Headline from WSVN Miami, from the development of Aug 12, 2026

Newest development Aug 12, 2026 · 2 reportsFans cheered for surprise return of Messi during Inter Miami's game against Club León

MIAMI (AP) — Daniel Arcila scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the 83rd minute, and Club León advanced to the Leagues Cup knockout stage...

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    León beats Inter Miami 3-2 on Arcila’s two goals as Messi returns after father’s death

    Headline from WSVN Miami ·

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    Fans cheered for surprise return of Messi during Inter Miami's game against Club León

    Headline from NBC 6 South Florida ·

Reports & sources

10 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC 6 South Florida

    Lionel Messi returns from father's death as Inter Miami loses 3-2 to Leon (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

    Published

    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Jhohan Romaña #14 of Leon hugs Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF during the Leagues Cup Phase One match between Inter Miami CF and Leon at Nu Stadium on August 12, 2026 in Miami, Florida.

  2. WSVN Miami

    León beats Inter Miami 3-2 on Arcila’s two goals as Messi returns after father’s death (opens WSVN Miami)

    Published

    WSVN Miami's feed description

    MIAMI (AP) — Daniel Arcila scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the 83rd minute, and Club León advanced to the Leagues Cup knockout stage...

  3. NBC 6 South Florida

    Fans cheered for surprise return of Messi during Inter Miami's game against Club León (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

    Published

    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    MIAMI, FLORIDA – AUGUST 12: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts during the Leagues Cup Phase One match between Inter Miami CF and Leon at Nu Stadium on August 12, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

  4. Al Jazeera

    Messi plays in Inter Miami defeat by Leon only hours after retirement hint (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published

    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Argentina star Lionel Messi hinted at retirement on Wednesday before featuring in Inter Miami's defeat by Leon.

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