Messi misses Miami defeat after death of father
Lionel Messi misses Inter Miami's Leagues Cup defeat by Monterrey on Saturday night after the death of his father.
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"Jorge will continue to watch over his son with pride, as he always did."
— Luis Suarez , Athlete
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Jorge Messi is the father of footballer Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Luis Suarez is a Uruguayan professional footballer known for his goal-scoring abilities.
Rodrigo De Paul is an Argentine professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder.
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Lionel Messi misses Inter Miami's Leagues Cup defeat by Monterrey on Saturday night after the death of his father.
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