Diego Rossi helps Monterrey to 2-1 Leagues Cup win over Messi-less Inter MiamiBy Canadian Press on August 8, 2026. Fans hold a sign in support of Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, who's father Jorge Messi passed away, before a Leagues Cup soccer match between Inter Miami and Monterrey, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Fans hold a sign in support of Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, who's father Jorge Messi passed away, before a Leagues Cup soccer match between Inter Miami and Monterrey, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in Miami. He made his first appearance as a reserve when Inter Miami tied Columbus 2-2 in an MLS match Aug. 1. Rossi won the 2022 MLS Golden Boot for Los Angeles FC and he helped Columbus to titles in the 2023 MLS Cup and 2024 Leagues Cup.