{
  "id": 340905,
  "title": "Messi missing after father’s death as Miami lose in Leagues Cup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/messi-missing-after-fathers-death-as-miami-lose-in-leagues-cup-340905",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T03:11:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/09/mass-wedding-in-nigeria-sees-1-500-couples-tie-the-knot"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nInter 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.\n\nIn 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.",
  "summary": "Inter Miami lost 2-1 to visiting Monterrey and next face Leon on Wednesday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Inter Miami players observed a minute of silence for Jorge Messi's father.",
    "Lionel Messi absent due to his father's death at 68 in Argentina.",
    "Monterrey defeated Inter Miami 2-1 in Leagues Cup match."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}