Messi Absent From Inter Miami Match After Father Jorge Dies

Inter Miami played a Leagues Cup match without Lionel Messi, losing to an opponent after Diego Rossi scored a late winner.

Messi's absence from the dramatic Leagues Cup clash followed the death of his father, Jorge Messi, at 68 years old. The team's defeat occurred in the Leagues Cup. Jorge Messi, who was 68 at the time of his death, served as his son Lionel Messi's longtime agent and managed his career. He was also a former steel worker.

Following his father's passing, Lionel Messi returned to Argentina with his family on Saturday, the day after the death occurred. The impact of Messi's unavailability was evident in Inter Miami's performance during the Leagues Cup fixture. His absence meant the team competed without its star player, directly influencing the outcome of the match and leading to a defeat.

The match was described as a dramatic Leagues Cup clash. No specific statements from Lionel Messi or his family regarding the death or his return to Argentina are detailed in the reports. The immediate consequence for Inter Miami was playing a match without their key player, leading to a defeat in the competition.