Leon beat Inter Miami 3-2 in Leagues Cup. Arcila scored twice, including the 83rd-minute winner. Messi came on after his father’s death. Miami led twice and were eliminated.
Inter Miami host León in a decisive Leagues Cup group game. After a 1-2 loss to Monterrey without Messi, home points are almost mandatory to keep the knockout path alive.
Inter Miami lost 1-2 to Monterrey in Leagues Cup without Lionel Messi, who returned to Argentina after his father’s death. De Paul scored, Cuypers equalised, Rossi won it in the 90th.
After beating San Luis 4-2, Inter Miami face Monterrey in Leagues Cup group play. A win all but seals a knockout spot — without Suarez, Messi and Allen’s left side carry the attack.
Lionel Messi returned for Inter Miami after the World Cup final: a 53rd-minute substitute appearance, 2-2 draw vs Columbus, De Paul back in the XI and Leagues Cup matches ahead.
After the World Cup final loss to Spain, Argentina’s coach broke down in tears, while Messi skipped the Buenos Aires parade. Scaloni’s contract runs to December.