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MLS commissioner Don Garber hints league could try to find way to lure in Kylian Mbappé

There has been a ludicrous amount of transfer drama in the summer 2023 window and Major League Soccer might have one last trick up their sleeve. Yes, there are transfer rumors of a Kylian Mbappé MLS move.

The 24-year-old has been on the outs with Paris Saint-Germain for a while now as he has one year left on his contract and it’s widely agreed he’s seeking a move to Real Madrid. PSG don’t want to allow Mbappé to leave for free next summer when he's out of contract and instead are looking to sell him this transfer window for around $165 million.

David Beckham's reaction to Messi's unreal free kick is going viral. And it's pure joy.

David Beckham's reaction to Lionel Messi's late-game free kick against FC Dallas is pure joy.

It came in the 85th minute of Inter Miami's game versus FC Dallas in the Leagues Cup as his side needed an equalizer.

Here's the free kick in case you missed it.

Lionel Messi gets a free kick in the 85th minute… you already know what happens next

Lionel Messi added another dramatic free kick goal to his Inter Miami highlight reel as his side defeated FC Dallas in the Leagues Cup Round of 16 with a scoreline of 5-3 on penalties after drawing 4-4 after 90 minutes.

This was Messi’s first away game since joining Inter Miami and he didn’t disappoint. The Argentine scored yet another brace to bring his goal tally with Miami up to seven goals in four games.

He has scored three braces in a row.

USMNT striker Matthew Hoppe set to join San Jose Earthquakes on 12-month loan

The San Jose Earthquakes acquired U.S. men's national team forward Matthew Hoppe on a 12-month loan from England's Middlesbrough F.C.

Hoppe, 22, is coming off a loan to Scotland's Hibernian F.C. He has also played with Mallorca in Spain and Schalke 04 in Germany.

Fans joke that the Leagues Cup is rigged for Messi and Inter Miami after questionable calls

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi advanced to the Leagues Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday after defeating Orlando City 3-1 at DRV PNK Stadium. Messi scored twice in the victory, but that’s not the big discussion this time.

Some fans are questioning calls from the referee and joking that the tournament is rigged for Messi and Miami.

The two major incidents that raised eyebrows were a soft penalty call in Miami’s favor in the second half and the lack of a foul called against Messi.

Las celebraciones Marvel de Messi: ¿Dedicatorias a sus hijos o una movida comercial de la MLS?

Más allá de las teorías "ya denle la Copa" que acusan a la Leagues Cup de estar ayudando a Lionel Messi – acomodándolo para que no juegue en pasto artificial y cobrando dudosos penales – otra conversación que rodea la llegada del argentino al Inter Miami tiene que ver con sus curiosos festejos a la hora de marcar y cuya inspiración claramente proviene del universo Marvel.

Dentro y fuera de la cancha, Chivas hace el ridículo en la Leagues Cup

Chivas es líder invicto en el Apertura 2023 y en esa posición muchos pensaron que el Rebaño sería una de las cartas fuertes de la Liga MX en la Leagues Cup.

Dos partidos después, sin embargo, no hay como adobar la realidad: Chivas fue un completo y absoluto fracaso. Tanto dentro como fuera del campo de juego.

Fracaso de Chivas en la Leagues Cup

En lo futbolístico, el cuadro tapatío fue un fantasma de lo que venía mostrando en la competencia local. Tan mal jugó que ni siquiera rasguñó un punto en el torneo.

Chucky Lozano to LAFC? Here's what we know

One of Mexico's biggest stars could be trading Europe for MLS. That is if we believe the rumors swirling about a potential move of Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano from Napoli to LAFC.

Chucky Lozano to LAFC – What do we know?

Several reports in Mexico and Italy are saying that the winger has accepted an offer coming from LAFC, but now it's time for the American club to agree to terms with Napoli to complete the deal.

Los que sacaron la cara: Equipos mexicanos que clasificaron a la segunda fase de la Leagues Cup

La Leagues Cup ha tenido de todo para los equipos mexicanos. Algunos clubes – que para qué vamos a nombrar – han hecho el soberano ridículo en la competencia, pero hay tantos otros que sí han sacado la cara por la Liga MX.

Y a esos sí que vale la pena reconocer.

Equipos Liga MX clasificados a segunda fase de la Leagues Cup

Hasta ahora la cosa va así:

Pachuca: Los Tuzos no jugaron la fase de grupos del torneo y avanzaron automáticamente a los dieciseisavos de final por ser los campeones del Apertura 2022. Enfrentará a Houston Dynamo.

¡SIUUU! El Tuca se queda – Con festejo a lo CR7 y vía penales, Cruz Azul avanza en la Leagues Cup

La narrativa antes del Cruz Azul vs Atlanta United en la Leagues Cup era que si los cementeros quedaban eliminados, su entrenador, Ricardo 'Tuca' Ferretti se iba a quedar sin chamba.

Noventa minutos y una tanda de penales después, el DT puede respirar con cierta tranquilidad: La Máquina sobrevivió al desafío y avanzó a la segunda fase de la competencia.

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