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Inter Miami Leagues Cup Run Ends After 3-2 Loss

8/14/2026

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Messi Pays Tribute

Messi posted a tribute on August 8, 2026 after his father Jorge Messi died, doubting his playing future.
His father urged him to play in the 2026 World Cup, where Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain and Messi scored eight goals, a hat-trick and assists.
He missed Inter Miami’s loss to Monterrey for his father’s funeral, returned on August 5 to score two goals and an assist, and contract runs through December 31, 2028.

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Inter Miami Eliminated

Inter Miami lost 3-2 to Club León, ending their 2026 Leagues Cup run and giving León a quarter-final berth.
Coach Guillermo Hoyos counted on Lionel Messi (player) to return for the group match after Messi missed the loss to Monterrey.
Miami lifted the 2023 Leagues Cup with Messi, Sergio Busquets (player) and Jordi Alba (player).
The 2025 final loss to Seattle ended in a brawl that led to Luis Suarez (player)’s 2026 suspension.

History

Historical Context

Argentina’s 4-0 quarter-final loss to Germany in the 2010 World Cup highlighted a period of disappointment after earlier successes. The nation rebounded by winning the 2022 tournament, where Lionel Messi scored seven goals, and by reaching the 2026 final, adding eight goals, underscoring his influence on Argentina’s renewed international global ambitions.

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Messi Pays Tribute

Messi posted a tribute on August 8, 2026 after his father Jorge Messi died, doubting his playing future.
His father urged him to play in the 2026 World Cup, where Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain and Messi scored eight goals, a hat-trick and assists.
He missed Inter Miami’s loss to Monterrey for his father’s funeral, returned on August 5 to score two goals and an assist, and contract runs through December 31, 2028.

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