The eight-time Ballon d\u2019Or winner contemplated retirement<\/a> in his open letter, wondering if he\u2019ll keep playing for \u201cmuch longer\u201d now that his dad is no longer by his side. Yet Messi returned to action for Inter Miami just four days after Jorge\u2019s passing, and he has nothing but the full support of the club as he manages such a hard loss. <\/p>\n \u201cI think everything needs to unfold gradually; there is deep pain involved, and this isn\u2019t something that changes overnight,\u201d Hoyos said on Friday.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, I believe silence is the best approach, silence, tranquility and peace, allowing him to find his own moments. We need to stand by him, sharing in that silence. To me, silence is important; that helps one eventually find a way forward. He is truly a wonderful person, and he has a wonderful family.\u201d<\/p>\n How Hoyos Plans to Manage Messi\u2019s Return Guillermo Hoyos has nothing but respect for Lionel Messi. | Leonardo Fernandez\/Getty Images<\/p>\n Messi featured off the bench<\/a> in Inter Miami\u2019s 3\u20132 defeat to Club Le\u00f3n, hoping to help his side qualify for the Leagues Cup knockout stage. There were no heroics on Wednesday night, though, and the Herons bowed out of the competition in Phase One. <\/p>\n The reigning MLS Cup champions now must turn their attention back to domestic action. Inter Miami<\/a> take on Nashville SC on Saturday before matching up with Philadelphia Union on Wednesday. Question marks remain over Messi\u2019s involvement in the upcoming matches, but Hoyos made sure the attention stayed on respecting his player\u2019s privacy when asked about the Argentine\u2019s expected involvement.<\/p>\n \u201cThere are things that are deeply private. Just as each of you has your own private matters,\u201d Hoyos said. \u201cIf I were to come along and ask you a series of questions, you might say, \u2018This is private.\u2019<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s why I mention silence; it\u2019s something many people don\u2019t value. They love to talk and offer opinions. But for me personally, it\u2019s about truly respecting those boundaries. He is simply someone facing challenges, which is only natural, and we respect that deeply.\u201d<\/p>\n Hoyos also reiterated Messi\u2019s commitment to Inter Miami even during such a difficult time: \u201cThere are no words. I can\u2019t find a label for his worth as a person. We aren\u2019t talking about his value as a player, but his worth as a wonderful human being with a huge heart. Sometimes, words just aren\u2019t enough.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00c1ngel Di Mar\u00eda Sends His Public Support to Messi \u00c1ngel Di Mar\u00eda (left) and Lionel Messi represented Argentina side by side for years. | Catherine Ivill\/Getty Images<\/p>\n Over the last week, players, teams and fans across the globe have thrown their support behind Messi. The forward\u2019s boyhood club Newell\u2019s Old Boys led the charge, and millions soon followed, including Cristiano Ronaldo<\/a>, David Beckham and now \u00c1ngel Di Mar\u00eda.<\/p>\n The 2022 World Cup winner, who was Messi\u2019s longtime teammate on the Argentina national team, spoke about the heartbreaking situation following the first leg of the CONMEBOL Libertadores Cup round of 16 between Rosario Central and Corinthians.<\/p>\n \u201cI sent [Messi] messages these past few days, but he didn\u2019t reply, and that\u2019s perfectly normal,\u201d Di Mar\u00eda revealed, via MARCA<\/a>. \u201cWe wanted to be there for him and support him, but I understand and deeply respect that this is a very private family moment, in which one needs to retreat inward and process things calmly.<\/p>\n \u201cI want him to know publicly that we support him with all our hearts during this very difficult time. Life unfortunately deals these blows, and I only wish that he and his family have the strength to move forward.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Guillermo](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01m0323tnprtpvpf5twx.jpg\" "\\"Guillermo")
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