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

Inter Miami players observed a minute of silence before the Leagues Cup match in honor of Jorge Messi, whose father had passed away. The Argentine captain, Lionel Messi, was absent following the loss of his father, who had died at the age of 68 in Argentina. Teams gathered to pay tribute to the Messi family during the pre-match ceremony.

Inter Miami's captain, Lionel Messi, was notably absent from the game against Monterrey, whose loss was compounded by the tragic death of his father. The Mexican team Monterrey won the match 2-1, despite Inter Miami's early lead in the group stage of the tournament.

In the 32nd minute, Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul scored for Inter Miami, giving the team a 1-0 halftime advantage. However, Belgian striker Hugo Cuypers tied the score with a goal in the 47th minute. The match saw a dramatic turn in the closing moments when Uruguayan striker Diego Rossi scored a decisive winner in the 90th minute, securing a 2-1 victory for Monterrey.