Messi Returns After Father’s Death as Inter Miami Lose 3-2 to León and Exit Leagues Cup
Lionel Messi returned to action after the death of his father, but Inter Miami were knocked out of the 2026 Leagues Cup after a 3-2 loss to Club León. Messi came on at half-time after starting on the bench. Inter Miami led through Dániel Pintér and Yannick Bright, but León responded twice through Daniel Arcila and once through Juan Pablo Domínguez. Arcila scored the winner in the 83rd minute to complete his brace. Messi had late chances to level the match but could not find a way through. Inter Miami finished the group stage on three points and missed out on the knockout rounds, while León advanced with three wins from three.
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