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.