Leo Messi is in doubt for Inter Miami's Leagues Cup second group-stage match against Rayados de Monterrey at NU Stadium after Argentine media reported in the early hours of Saturday that Jorge had died. There was no official statement from Messi's family at the time, leaving the claim unconfirmed.
The uncertainty lands just as Inter Miami need him most. Messi played 90 minutes against Atlético San Luis in the opening match and had a direct hand in three of Inter Miami's four goals, scoring two and setting up the other. He had also returned for Inter Miami against Columbus Crew, playing the final 37 minutes of a 2-2 draw, a reminder of how quickly his presence changes the team.
That is why the question around Inter Miami Vs Monterrey matters now. Inter Miami won the Leagues Cup in 2023 for the first time in their history with Leo Messi, and this group stage is still alive with one match after another against Club León. If Messi is unavailable, it would not just be a personal absence but a major shift in how Inter Miami approach a game that already carries weight.
The unresolved part is not the schedule. It is the report itself. Without a family confirmation, the status of Jorge remained speculation in the report, even as it fed immediate concern over whether Messi would take part. For Inter Miami, the next confirmed step is Monterrey. For Messi, the answer to whether he is fit to play may not be known until the team is forced to make it.
