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

Lionel Messi was missing following the death of his father as Inter Miami lost 2-1 to visiting Monterrey on Saturday in a Leagues Cup match.

Messi's father died Saturday at age 68 following a bout with an illness, and the MLS team honored his memory

Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi dies at 68  edition.cnn.com

Lionel Messi misses Inter Miami game after father's death  ESPN

Ahiabu struck in the 68th minute at the Veritas Stadion to restore Inter Turku's lead and give the Finnish side a narrow advantage ahead of next week's return leg in Liechtenstein.

Three Takeaways As Lionel Messi Makes More History in Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup Opener  Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the Leagues Cup's record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 at home in the 2026 edition's opening group matches.

For 16-year-old Orion Greene of San Rafael, Calif., his father's death became the impetus for a remarkable missionSome legacies are counted in wealth or in achievement. Others are motivated by compassion, resilience and a determination to ensure no other family ever experiences the same heartbreak. For 16-year-old Orio