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9 months ago

August 13, 2023

Alex Klein

Philadelphia Union News

Union pushes past Querétaro to set up showdown with Lionel Messi, Inter Miami in Leagues Cup
The Union’s Leagues Cup quarterfinal win over Querétaro had everything: a 30-minute power outage, Jesús Bueno’s first goal for the Union, Chris Donovan scoring in front of his hometown crowd, and shoves traded between teams after the final whistle.

Leagues Cup News

Leagues Cup Quarterfinals Recap
Nashville SC left no room for doubt in their quarter-final clash against Minnesota FC, as they took full advantage of their numerical advantage by putting five goals past their visitors.

Lionel Messi raises “expectations”: Inter Miami now Leagues Cup favorite?
All the signs were present on Friday night as the Herons cruised to a dominant 4-0 Leagues Cup quarterfinal win over Charlotte FC at DRV PNK Stadium, with Lionel Messi scoring again, as he has in every game since his arrival in South Florida, for a total of eight goals and three assists in five matches to date.

Funes Mori, the CF Monterrey hero against LAFC: “The team always believed”
Rogelio Funes Mori was the star of the matchday for CF Monterrey, as he scored the winning goal in the 3-2 win over Los Angeles FC to send his team through to the Leagues Cup 2023 semi-finals.

Rest of the World News

Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich debut spoiled by Super Cup loss
England captain Kane had signed a four-year deal amid a media frenzy only hours earlier and made a substitute appearance in the second half but could not prevent a season-opening defeat against the German Cup winners.

Bellingham debut goal helps Real Madrid beat Athletic Club
Player-of-the-match Bellingham scored on his debut, netting a delightful volley eight minutes later after latching onto a David Alaba corner with an arching shot which looped over Simon and into the top right corner.