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Messi Misses Monterrey Match After Father's Death; Miami Loses 2-1

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Inter Miami lost 2-1 to Monterrey in a Leagues Cup match, with Lionel Messi absent due to his father's death.
  • Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's father, passed away at age 68 in Argentina.
  • Rodrigo De Paul scored for Miami, but Monterrey secured the win with late goals.

Inter Miami suffered a 2-1 defeat against visiting Monterrey in a Leagues Cup match, a game marked by the absence of star player Lionel Messi. Messi was not present as he traveled to Argentina following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, who passed away at the age of 68. The team observed a moment of silence before kickoff to honor Jorge Messi's memory. "Our hearts are with our captain, Leo, and the entire Messi family," Inter Miami stated in a message of support. Rodrigo De Paul gave Miami a first-half lead with a 32nd-minute goal, celebrating by revealing a number 10 shirt underneath his own, a gesture for Messi. However, Monterrey fought back, with Hugo Cuypers equalizing in the 47th minute. Diego Rossi then scored the winning goal in the 90th minute, sealing the victory for the Mexican side. Despite the loss, Major League Soccer champions Miami had previously won their opening group match 4-2 against Atletico San Luis and are scheduled to play Leon next on Wednesday.

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

— Inter MiamiThe club issued a statement expressing solidarity with Lionel Messi after his father's passing.
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