Inter Miami beats Chicago Fire with a double from Suárez

Agonizing triumph for Inter Miami with a goal from Plambeck in the 87th minute and two goals from Suárez.

Inter Miami added its fifth consecutive victory by beating the Chicago Fire 3-2 in a match marked by Robert Lewandowski’s debut with the local team. Uruguayan Luis Suárez scored two goals and Preston Plambeck sealed the victory with a goal in the 87th minute.

How the match was defined

The Fire opened the scoring in the 18th minute with an own goal by goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo. Defender Ian Fray sent a slow ball toward his goalkeeper, but the ball slipped between his legs as he attempted a pass.

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Suárez equalized from the penalty spot in the 27th minute. Chicago regained the lead with a goal from Dithejane, who came on as a substitute and scored his first MLS goal in the 67th minute. But Plambeck took advantage of a rebound from goalkeeper Chris Brady to score the final 3-2.

Suárez reached five goals in the last two games after his first hat trick in MLS since 2024 against Philadelphia.

Lewandowski debut

Lewandowski, 37, signed with the Fire on June 29. His first appearance was delayed by the cancellation of the duel against Vancouver due to the air quality in Chicago. The Polish striker, a seven-time winner of the Bundesliga Golden Boot, has a record of 41 goals in the 2020-21 season with Bayern Munich.

Miami has 34 points and is second in the Eastern Conference. Chicago, with 26 points, saw its three-game winning streak snapped and is ranked third.

Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul did not play for Miami after Argentina’s defeat in the World Cup final against Spain.

According to reports, Hugo Cuypers, MLS goals leader with 13, would leave the Fire to join Monterrey of Liga MX.

Other results

Cincinnati beat Vancouver 4-3 with a goal from Brazilian Evander. New York City FC beat the Columbus Crew 2-1 with a penalty from Nicolás Fernández and a goal from Agustín Ojeda. Philadelphia defeated the New York Red Bulls 3-1, its first win in more than three months, and Toronto drew goalless against New England.

Chicharito finds a new destiny in the USL

After eight months without activity, the Mexican top scorer joins Atlético Dallas.

Return after months of inactivity

After eight months without playing an official minute, Javier Hernández decided to continue his career. The Mexican forward, top scorer in the history of the National Team, signed with Atlético Dallas, a new USL Championship franchise.

Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news:

“Javier Hernández has agreed to join Atlético Dallas, the first signing of the new USL Championship franchise. He will begin playing in 2027, but will contribute to the project immediately.”

The agreement represents an opportunity for Hernández, who had faced uncertainty about his future. His return to American soccer seeks to revitalize his professional career.

Atlético Dallas is preparing for its debut in the USL Championship, the second division of soccer in the United States. The addition of Hernández not only strengthens the team, but also raises the profile of the league, which aims to attract more fans.

Chicharito, 36, has a long career in Europe and Mexico, in addition to his previous time in the MLS with LA Galaxy. His experience will be key to the sports project of the new franchise, which begins operations in 2027.

The footballer, who has overcome injuries and periods of inactivity, is betting on a new chapter far from retirement. Mexican fans closely follow his career, now in American promotion soccer.

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Erik Lira reveals European dream after title with Cruz Azul

The midfielder spoke about his future and possible negotiations with a European club.

The dream of Europe

Cruz Azul defeated Toluca this Saturday and was crowned the Champion of Champions. Erik Lira, captain of the team, raised the trophy and then spoke about his future.

The Mexican midfielder, a figure in the 2026 World Cup and a reference for La Maquina, has his sights set on the old continent. Even without a formal signing, the possibilities grow.

At the end of the game, Lira spoke to Televisa and was clear about his aspirations:

“It’s a very long market, our season starts much earlier than theirs. I have a dream that I’m not going to stop until I achieve it and it won’t be in me. I want to leave and we are doing everything we can.”

Mauricio Ymay asked him if there was a specific offer. The player denied having it, but revealed advanced negotiations with a club that he preferred not to name.

“There is still no formal offer, there are quite advanced talks. I think that this week something can move. It is a dream that I am not going to stop until I fulfill it, my goal is that and I am going to achieve it.”

Lira has established himself as a pillar of Cruz Azul since his arrival at La Noria. His performance in Liga MX and with the National Team makes him a candidate to make the leap to Europe. The next few weeks will be key to defining your future.

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Luis De la Fuente brings support to evacuees from fires in Madrid

The world champion coach visited victims of the fire in Las Rozas.

Solidarity in the midst of fire

The technical director of the Spanish team that won the 2026 World Cup, Luis De la Fuente, traveled to Las Rozas to meet with those evacuees due to the fires that are ravaging the Community of Madrid.

De la Fuente, 65, spoke with nearly 300 people who were displaced from their homes and are now staying in a gym in that town, located west of the capital, very close to the headquarters of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).

“It is everyone’s duty to offer help and give encouragement in these difficult times,” the coach declared on Spanish public television. “I am proud to be here with them… it makes us more human.”

He added that the victims have “the support of the entire country, just like when we play soccer.”

Emergency figures

Almost 75 thousand people have had to abandon their homes as a result of the fires that affect both the Community of Madrid and its surroundings and the Valencian Community, in the east of the country. The government maintains active care protocols for evacuees.

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