Rodrigo De Paul honors Lionel Messi after his father's passing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 1:11 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Rodrigo De Paul scored the opening goal for Inter Miami in their match against Monterrey on August 8, 2026. De Paul celebrated by revealing a shirt with Messi's iconic number 10, paying tribute to Messi, who missed the match due to the recent death of his father, Jorge Messi. This emotional moment highlights the bond between De Paul and Messi, especially after their success together at the World Cup. Inter Miami is navigating a challenging period following this personal loss.
- •Rodrigo De Paul scored for Inter Miami against Monterrey.
- •Messi missed the match due to the passing of his father.
- •De Paul revealed a shirt with Messi's number 10 during celebration.
- •The match took place on August 8, 2026.
- •This tribute reflects the friendship and connection between the two players.
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — 🎥 Rodrigo De Paul honours Lionel Messi with goal celebration ❤️
"It has been an emotional day for Inter Miami following the passing of Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi.And, with Messi absent from Saturday's match against Monterrey, there was simply no better way ...
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