New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- Inter Miami were without their star player Lionel Messi during their Leagues Cup match against Mexican side Monterrey in Miami on Saturday.

Lionel Messi's absence was felt as Inter Miami lost 2-1 to Monterrey. Messi missed the game following the passing away of his father Jorge Messi.

Rodrigo De Paul opened the scoring in the 32nd minute with a right-footed strike from outside the box after receiving a pass from Casemiro.

Immediately after scoring, De Paul lifted his Inter Miami shirt to reveal a No. 10 Messi jersey underneath. The gesture was a tribute to Messi following the death of his father.

De Paul was shown a yellow card for removing his shirt during the celebration. The decision is consistent with the Inte...