Alexis Vega and Helinho scored either side of halftime as Toluca eased past Monterrey 2-0 in an energetic Leagues Cup final in Houston. The triumph extends Antonio Mohamed’s dominant run, with Toluca winning six trophies in 15 months, and makes the club the first Liga MX side to lift the trophy since the competition adopted its expanded format in 2023.
Lionel Messi experienced a bizarre and heartwarming moment upon his return to action for Inter Miami following the death of his father. During a Leagues Cup match against Club Leon, Colombian defender Jhohan Romana stopped Messi's dribble before picking the Argentine legend up off the floor in a warm embrace.
The Polish icon has three goals in his last three games, fueling hopes that Chicago can win the Leagues Cup and lift its first major trophy since 2006.
Rodrigo De Paul produced a moment of magic on the pitch and a touching gesture off it during Inter Miami’s recent Leagues Cup clash against Monterrey. The midfielder used his scoring moment to send a powerful message of support to his close friend and teammate Lionel Messi during a difficult period for the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.
While MLS has dominated the previous League Cup tournaments, this year's edition has shown some fightback from Liga MX sides as both Inter Miami and Orlando City suffered losses.
Lionel Messi marked his first start since the World Cup with two goals and an assist as Inter Miami defeated Atletico de San Luis 4-2. The Argentine star inspired his side to a Leagues Cup victory despite Luis Suarez serving a tournament-wide suspension.
Lionel Messi looked back to his best for Inter Miami, scoring his first goals since returning from Argentina World Cup duty against Atletico San Luis in the Leagues Cup. David Rodriguez gave the Liga MX side the lead after just four minutes, but the 39-year-old responded with two goals as Miami struck four times before the match was suspended due to weather.
Major League Soccer is formalizing its approach to prediction markets through a new multi-year partnership with Polymarket, a deal that combines fan engagement ambitions with tighter league oversight. Soccer United Marketing, the league’s commercial arm, announced the agreement Monday, naming Polymarket an official partner of MLS and Leagues Cup in the United States.
Luis Suarez has publicly apologized after spitting at a member of the Seattle Sounders’ coaching staff during ugly scenes that followed Inter Miami’s 3-0 defeat in the Leagues Cup final. The 38-year-old striker admitted his actions were unacceptable, describing them as the product of “tension and frustration”, while speculation now grows over potential disciplinary action.
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