Messi absent for Inter Miami defeat after father's death

Lionel Messi was not in the squad as Inter Miami fell to Monterrey in the Leagues Cup on Saturday night, with BBC Sport reporting that the Argentine's absence was due to the death of his father.

The match, played at home, ended in defeat for Miami, who were unable to call on their captain and star player during the tie. No further details about the situation were provided in the initial report.

Messi's absence is a significant blow for Inter Miami, who have relied heavily on him since his arrival. Related match highlights from the competition are available on this site.