Lionel Messi’s teammates also honoured the club captain’s father, who died aged 68 in Rosario, Argentina, on Saturday. It wasn’t just Inter Miami who paid tribute to Jorge Messi. Messi missed Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup group-stage clash against Monterrey as he remained in Argentina with his family.
Result
close friend and Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul delivered an emotional tribute in the only goal Inter Miami scored in their 1-2 defeat While Messi mourns his father’s death.
Key Moments
Inter Miami took the lead in the 32nd minute through De Paul, but their advantage disappeared early in the second half when Belgian striker Hugo Cuypers equalised in the 47th minute. Uruguayan forward Diego Rossi then completed Monterrey’s comeback with a 90th-minute winner.
Player and Team Performance
“Our hearts are with our captain, Leo, and the entire Messi family,” the club said in a statement.
Earlier, both teams observed a minute’s silence for Jorge Messi before kick-off, while Inter Miami players wore black armbands.
