Nadal says 'Can't imagine the pain' in tribute to Lionel Messi after his father's death

Rafael Nadal said "Can't imagine the pain" in a tribute to Lionel Messi after the death of Messi's father, Jorge Messi, the Times of India reported on August 9, 2026, and said the sports world had been enveloped by an outpouring of sympathy.

Jorge Messi, 68, died after a prolonged illness, and Rodrigo De Paul paid homage during a game to Jorge's role in shaping Messi's career.