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

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

Teams observed a minute of silence before the match for Jorge Messi, who died at the age of 68 in Argentina, where the Inter Miami captain arrived on Saturday night.

“Our hearts are with our captain, Leo, and the entire Messi family,” Inter Miami said in a statement.

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Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul scored in the 32nd minute to give Miami a 1-0 half-time lead in the group match against the Mexican side.

Belgian striker Hugo Cuypers leveled in the 47th minute before Uruguayan striker Diego Rossi scored a 90th-minute winner.

Major League Soccer champions Miami have won their first group match 4-2 against Atletico San Luis and next face Leon on Wednesday.

Segun Ojo

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