Lionel Messi misses Inter Miami defeat
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After a pregame tribute, Rodrigo De Paul scored vs. Monterrey and revealed he was wearing a Messi kit under his jersey
Rodrigo De Paul paid a heartfelt tribute to Lionel Messi’s late father, Jorge Messi, during Inter Miami’s 2–1 Leagues Cup defeat to Mexican side Monterrey on Saturday. Jorge Messi died at the age of 68 shortly before the game, with Lionel Messi leaving the squad to return to Argentina and be with his family following the news.
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's father, passed away on Saturday aged 68 years following a struggle with a prolonged illness. Messi's Argentina and Inter Miami teammate Rodrigo De Paul paid a fitting tribute to Messi and his family.
Lionel Messi may now be 39, but he still remains one of the most impressive players in world football. He helped carry his Argentina side to the 2026 World Cup final in North America this summer, where they lost 1-0 to Spain.