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News WireBreakingMajor League SoccerAug 9

Lionel Messi misses match after father's death

Inter Miami

Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match against Monterrey on Saturday due to the death of his father, Jorge Messi, who passed away at a hospital in Rosario, Argentina, at the age of 68. Inter Miami announced Messi's absence from the matchday roster shortly before the game.

A minute's silence will be observed before kickoff, and players will wear black armbands in tribute. Rodrigo De Paul will captain the team in Messi's absence. Inter Miami expressed their condolences, stating, 'Our hearts are with our captain, Leo, and the entire Messi family.'

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