Inter Miami fall to Monterrey as Messi misses match
Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami’s match against Monterrey after the passing of his father. The team paid tribute with a minute of silence before the game. Rodrigo De Paul scored first for Miami, but the team couldn’t hold onto the lead. Inter Miami had previously won their first group match and will play Leon next.
Match highlights
- Lionel Messi was absent due to his father's death, and the team observed a minute of silence for Jorge Messi.
- Rodrigo De Paul gave Miami a 1-0 lead in the first half and dedicated his goal to Messi.
- Hugo Cuypers equalized for Monterrey early in the second half.
- Diego Rossi scored the winning goal for Monterrey in the 90th minute.
- Inter Miami had previously beaten Atletico San Luis 4-2 and will face Leon in their next match.
