Lionel Messi hugged by a former San Lorenzo player in his return to the pitch

Messi's return to the pitch

After the death of his father, Lionel Messi returned to the pitch to play with Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup. In a gesture of respect and affection, a former San Lorenzo player, Jhohan Romaña, approached Messi and hugged him on the field.

León's emotional message

After the game, the Mexican club León posted on their social media a picture of the hug between Romaña and Messi, with an emotional message that said: "This hug is from León, from everyone, from football, and it's for you dear Lionel. RESPECT AND AFFECTION".

San Lorenzo's current situation

Currently, San Lorenzo is in 15th place in the Liga Profesional Argentina, with 3 points, 1 win, 0 draws, and 3 losses in 4 games. They have a -3 goal difference, with 1 goal scored and 4 goals conceded. They are 7 points behind the leaders Vélez Sarsfield.

San Lorenzo's future

Although San Lorenzo's season has not been the best, the team continues to work to improve and achieve their goals. With the arrival of new players and the experience of the veterans, San Lorenzo seeks to recover its place in the Liga Profesional Argentina.