Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match against Monterrey following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, who passed away at 68 in Rosario. Jorge is survived by four children: Lionel, Rodrigo, Matías, and María Sol. Inter Miami issued a statement expressing their hearts with the captain and Messi family.

Messi's longtime friend and teammate Luis Suárez also sent a message of support, saying, 'Your dad will continue to watch you with pride.' Messi had been absent from the roster shortly before the match. He recorded two goals and an assist in Inter Miami's previous Leagues Cup win over Atlético de San Luis.