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🔴 LIVE: Leagues Cup 2025 gets underway as MLS & Liga MX square off

🔴 LIVE: Leagues Cup 2025 gets underway as MLS & Liga MX square off

Yahoo18 hours ago
Leagues Cup 2025 is officially underway with a new format and a fresh new look. Check back throughout the night for updates from around the grounds.
2025-07-29T23:26:47Z
GOAL
We've had simultaneous goals in our two early games as Léon have snatched the lead over CF Montréal! Veteran striker Rogelio Funes Mori has given the Mexican side the lead in Canada.
2025-07-29T23:25:02Z
GOAL
The spot-kick has been coolly dispatched by Columbus talisman Diego Rossi. The reigning champions have the lead!
2025-07-29T23:22:38Z
PENALTY!
Luan Garcia's attempted clearance in the box went wrong has he kicked a Columbus player on his follow-through, forcing the referee to award the Crew a spot-kick.
2025-07-29T23:12:59Z
And we're underway in Columbus and Montréal!
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🔴 LIVE: Leagues Cup 2025 gets underway as MLS & Liga MX square off
🔴 LIVE: Leagues Cup 2025 gets underway as MLS & Liga MX square off

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