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Messi absent after father’s death as Miami lose in Leagues Cup
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Messi absent after father’s death as Miami lose in Leagues Cup

From Vanguard · () English

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  • Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's 2-1 loss to Monterrey due to his father's death.
  • His father, Jorge Messi, passed away at age 68 in Argentina.
  • Rodrigo De Paul scored for Miami, but late goals from Hugo Cuypers and Diego Rossi secured the win for Monterrey.

Lionel Messi was absent as Inter Miami suffered a 2-1 defeat against visiting Monterrey in a Leagues Cup match on Saturday. The absence of the team's captain followed the death of his father, Jorge Messi, who passed away at age 68 in Argentina.

Inter Miami released a statement expressing condolences to their captain and his family. "Our hearts are with our captain, Leo, and the entire Messi family," the club said.

Rodrigo De Paul gave Miami a first-half lead with a 32nd-minute goal, revealing a number 10 shirt underneath his own in a gesture of support for Messi. However, Monterrey mounted a comeback in the second half. Belgian striker Hugo Cuypers equalized in the 47th minute, and Uruguayan striker Diego Rossi scored the winning goal in the 90th minute.

Inter Miami, the reigning Major League Soccer champions, had previously won their opening group match 4-2 against Atletico San Luis. They are scheduled to face Leon next on Wednesday.

Our hearts are with our captain, Leo, and the entire Messi family.

— Inter MiamiThe club issued a statement following the death of Lionel Messi's father.
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