Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's Leagues Cup defeat by Monterrey on Saturday night after the death of his father, Jorge Messi. Jorge, who had been the Argentina forward's agent since he was 14, passed away in a hospital in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina. Inter Miami paid tribute to Messi's father with a minute's silence, black armbands, and a black ribbon on their social media profile pictures.
Messi misses Inter Miami defeat after father's death
UKPulse Sport DeskLionel Messi missed Inter Miami's Leagues Cup defeat by Monterrey on Saturday night after the death of his father, Jorge Messi.
- Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, died at the age of 68 following a long illness.
- Inter Miami paid tribute to Messi's father with a minute's silence, black armbands, and a black ribbon on their social media profile pictures.
- Fans and teams around the world, including Messi's former club Barcelona and Paris St-Germain, paid tribute to Jorge Messi.
Why this matters: The outpouring of support from the football community highlights the impact of Jorge Messi's life on his son's career and the respect he had earned from fans and teams around the world.
What this means for you: If you're a fan of Lionel Messi or Inter Miami, you may want to check in on the team's social media accounts to see how they're paying tribute to Jorge Messi.