León Beats Inter Miami 3-2 on Arcila's Two Goals as Messi Returns After Father’s Death
Daniel Arcila scored twice, including the winner in the 83rd minute, as Club León rallied past Inter Miami and ended the Herons’ tournament run.
- On Wednesday, Club León defeated Inter Miami 3-2 in a Leagues Cup match, with Daniel Arcila scoring twice, including the go-ahead goal in the 83rd minute.
- Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami's lineup following the death of his father, Jorge, who died Saturday at age 68 in Rosario, Argentina.
- Daniel Pinter put Inter Miami ahead in the 42nd minute on an assist from Ian Fray, but Club León scored three goals in the second half; Arcila netted in the 50th minute to spark the comeback.
- The loss eliminated Inter Miami from the Leagues Cup after the team entered the match 12th in the MLS standings, following a prior defeat to Monterrey.
- Earlier Wednesday, Messi shared a tribute to his father on Instagram, stating, "I don't know how to keep going," and expressing doubts about his soccer future.
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Lionel Messi‘s absence proved brief. The uncertainty surrounding the rest of his career may not be. Only four days after losing his father and longtime representative, Jorge Messi, the 39-year-old made an emotional return for Inter Miami, coming off the bench against Club León in the Leagues Cup. Messi traveled to his hometown of Rosario, Argentina, where his father was laid to rest in a private ceremony. He then returned to Miami and was availa…
Messi returns after father's death but Miami knocked out of Leagues Cup
Lionel Messi made an emotional return Wednesday following his father's death and hints at retirement, but it wasn't enough for his Inter Miami side who were knocked out of the Leagues Cup in a 3-2 loss to Mexico's Leon.
León advances in Leagues Cup; defeats Messi and Inter Miami
After burying his father, the Pulga played the second time, but the Fiera pulled the fang out of the bass and threw Miami out of the Leagues Cup with a vibrant 3-2.
Leagues Cup: Messi rejoins Inter Miami squad, returns to pitch after fathers demise - The Tribune
Messi, who lost his father, Jorge (68) on Tuesday, was not part of the starting line-up as Leon faced Inter Miami at their home venue. With the side leading 1-0 at the half-time, Messi was brought in as a substitute for Daniel Pinter, who had put the home side in the lead.
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