# De Paul scores, wears Messi shirt in tribute 2026-08-09T03:47:14+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Rodrigo De Paul scored Inter Miami's opener against Monterrey in the Leagues Cup and then revealed Lionel Messi's No. 10 jersey as an emotional tribute. Messi missed the match after his father Jorge died in Rosario at age 68. De Paul's 32nd-minute goal was his first thought for his absent teammate but Miami lost 1-2 after Hugo Cuypers equalised and Diego Rossi scored a 90th-minute winner. Both teams observed a minute's silence before kick-off and Inter Miami players wore black armbands. De Paul received a yellow card for removing his shirt but later said the gesture was for Messi and his family. Jorge Messi was central to his son's career from childhood trials at Barcelona. Messi remained in Argentina for private memorial services. Miami now need results in their final group game against Leon to advance. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: football, Inter Miami, Jorge Messi, Leagues Cup, Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/de-paul-scores-stunner-reveals-messis-no-10-jersey-in-tribute/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/de-paul-scores-stunner-reveals-messis-no-10-jersey-in-tribute/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.