Com o duopólio formado por Lionel Messi e Cristiano Ronaldo aparentemente ficando para trás, a disputa pela Bola de Ouro não parecia tão aberta há quase 20 anos, com inúmeros jogadores começando agora cada temporada acreditando que têm chances de conquistar o prêmio individual mais prestigiado do futebol. Ousmane Dembélé emergiu de uma carreira marcada por lesões e instabilidade para conquistar a Bola de Ouro em 2025, e um ano depois ele está entre um grupo numeroso de candidatos.
Pape Gueye rebateu a Confederação Africana de Futebol (CAF) após a decisão do órgão regulador de retirar do Senegal o título da Copa Africana das Nações. O meio-campista insiste que a seleção não tem intenção de devolver as medalhas de campeã enquanto o caso estiver em fase de recurso.
Columbus Crew, Cruz Azul, Leon, and Inter Miami are the most successful sides in the Leagues Cup, having won one title each.
How many teams are in the Leagues Cup?
As of 2024, there are 45 teams in the Leagues Cup, from both the MLS and the Liga MX. They are divided into 15 groups of three teams each. The inaugural edition in 2019, in contrast, featured just 16 teams.
Who has made the most Leagues Cup appearances ever?
Andre Blake, Jack Elliott, Jacob Glesnes, Kai Wagner, and Mikael Uhre – all of them players of Philadelphia Union – share the record for most appearances in Leagues Cup, making 14 appearances each.
Who is the all-time top scorer of the Leagues Cup?
Gabonese forward Denis Bouanga is the all-time topscorer in Leagues Cup history, scoring 12 goals in 10 games for Los Angeles FC. Lionel Messi is close in second place with 10 goals.
Who is the oldest player ever in the Leagues Cup and how old was he?
Tijuana goalkeeper Jesus Corona is the oldest player to ever feature in a Leagues Cup game. Corona was 43 years and 191 days old when he played against Vancouver Whitecaps in August 2024.
Who is the youngest player ever in the Leagues Cup and how old was he?
Axel Kei is the youngest player to feature in Leagues Cup. Kei was just 14 years and 267 days when he achieved the feat during Real Salt Lake City's 2-1 loss against Atlas Guadalajara in 2022.
Which famous players have played in the Leagues Cup?
Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Andre-Pierre Gignac, and Hector Herrera are among the most famous players to have featured in the Leagues Cup.
Which famous managers have managed in the Leagues Cup?
Caleb Porter, Tata Martino, Phil Neville, Martin Demichelis, and Fernando Gago are among the most famous managers in Leagues Cup history.