Inter Miami suffered a 2-1 defeat against Monterrey in the Leagues Cup match played Saturday night. The game took place without Lionel Messi, who was absent due to personal reasons following the passing of his father. Before the match, Inter Miami paid tribute to Messi’s father, acknowledging the difficult time for the star player. Despite the emotional pre-game moment, Inter Miami could not secure a victory on the field. Monterrey proved to be the stronger side, ultimately winning with a score of 2-1. Messi’s absence was clearly felt as Inter Miami struggled to overcome their opponents without their key player. The team will need to regroup as they continue their Leagues Cup campaign.