Rodrigo De Paul scores for Inter Miami and uses his celebration to pay tribute to Lionel Messi, revealing Messi’s No. 10 jersey beneath his own shirt. De Paul opens the scoring against Monterrey in the Leagues Cup with a long-range strike that gives Inter Miami an early lead. The gesture draws wide attention online.
Both outlets link the tribute to a personal loss for Messi. They report that Messi is absent from the match because his father, Jorge Messi, has died at age 68. De Paul dedicates his goal to Messi and his family, and the wider team environment reflects the moment: Inter Miami players wear black armbands in memory of Jorge Messi.
While the focus is on De Paul’s celebration, the match result adds context. Inter Miami takes the lead but does not keep it, as Monterrey responds and wins 2-1. The sources agree that the emotional moment contrasts with the team’s sporting outcome and highlights support for Messi during a difficult period.
