Messi absent in Inter Miami match after father's death

Lionel Messi was absent from Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match against Monterrey following the death of his father, Jorge Messi. Jorge reportedly died Friday night in Rosario after a prolonged illness. He played a major role in his son's career from an early age and later served as his agent. Inter Miami observed a minute of silence before Saturday's match at Miami Stadium, where Jorge's name appeared on the stadium screens. Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul paid tribute after giving Miami the