Paid tribute! Rodrigo De Paul celebrates goal with touching gesture

In the early hours of Sunday, August 9, the Leagues Cup featured a clash where Inter Miami hosted Mexican side Monterrey on their home turf.

Details: The American team struck first, with Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul putting Inter ahead. After scoring, De Paul took off his jersey to reveal a Lionel Messi shirt underneath—a heartfelt tribute to Lionel’s late father, Jorge Messi.

Lionel himself was absent from the match, having returned home to Rosario to bid farewell to his father.

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Despite taking the early lead, Inter couldn’t hold on—conceding twice in the second half and falling 1-2 to Monterrey. After two matches, the team has three points and sits in 11th place in the standings.

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