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Toronto Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
MLS beats Liga MX 3-1 in All-Star Game
MLS and Liga MX continue their rivalry with the Leagues Cup that begins on July 29 and concludes Aug. 31. Published Jul 24, 2025 • 2 minute read MLS All-Stars' Sam Surridge, centre, celebrates with teammates after his goal against Liga MX All-Stars during the MLS All-Star soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, July 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. AUSTIN, Texas — Sam Surridge, Tai Baribo and Brian White scored goals and Major League Soccer defeated Liga MX of Mexico 3-1 in the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday night playing without Lionel Messi. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Messi and his Inter Miami teammate, Jordi Alba, both face possible league suspensions for their team's next match against Cincinnati on Saturday for missing the All-Star game. 'Messi's the greatest,' MLS coach Nico Estevez said. 'Playing with him and coaching him would be something amazing. But we have to show respect for the guys that showed up today. They did great. It's a special week, a unique event. Not everyone can enjoy this. I'm fortunate.' Liga MX's James Rodriguez also chose not to play in the game played in front of more than 20,000 fans at Q2 Stadium. MLS has defeated Liga MX three times in four tries. Last year Liga MX won 4-1 in Columbus, Ohio. The MLS All-Stars won in 2022 and beat Liga MX on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw a year prior. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Messi has yet to appear in an MLS All-Star Game. He missed the game last year with an injury. Messi is currently tied with Nashville's Surridge for the MLS lead in goals with 18. Surridge scored another goal on Wednesday, from the middle of the box, heading in to the lower right corner a ball directed by LAFC's Denis Bouanga in the 28th minute. The opportunity developed after Bouanga had a point-blank attempt stopped by Liga MX goalkeeper Luis Malagon (Club America). Bouanga hustled to retrieve the long rebound and sent it to Surridge. Before the goal, both teams had attempts rejected with diving stops by Luis Malagon and Austin FC's Brad Stuver in the 13th and 18th minutes. MLS went ahead 2-0 in the 51st minute when Diego Rossi (Columbus) passed ahead to Baribo (Philadelphia), whose right footed shot from the center of the box made it to the lower left corner of the goal. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Liga MX closed the gap to 2-1 just 13 minutes later when Gilberto Mora (Club Tijuana) converted a pass from Elias Montiel (Pachuca) from the middle of the box. 'We had moments when we played good soccer,' Liga MX coach Andre Jardine said. Liga MX's bid to tie the match was snubbed when a shot by Diber Cambindo (Necaxa) was stopped by Yohei Takaoka (Vancouver) in the 75th minute. White (Vancouver) finished the scoring in the 80th minute. Baribo ranks fourth in MLS with 14 goals and White has scored 11 as they chase Messi and Surridge. 'They are competitive,' Estevez said. 'One scores and the other says 'I have to score.' Brian in the end said 'I have to score.' ' Up next MLS and Liga MX continue their rivalry with the Leagues Cup that begins on July 29 and concludes Aug. 31. The competition features a new format, with all 18 clubs from Liga MX and the top 18 from MLS competing. Last year all 47 clubs from the two leagues were included. Sports Golf Ontario Canada Canada


Toronto Star
6 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Star
MLS, playing without Messi, beats Liga MX 3-1 in All-Star Game
MLS All-Stars' Sam Surridge (98) and Sergio Ramos compete for a pass during the MLS All-Star soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, July 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) EG flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: : sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false :


Rakyat Post
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Rakyat Post
ASEAN All-Stars Stun Manchester United In Historic Maybank Challenge Cup Victory
Subscribe to our FREE In a jaw-dropping upset, Myanmar's Maung Maung Lwin fired ASEAN All-Stars to a sensational 1-0 win over Manchester United at Bukit Jalil National Stadium, clinching the Maybank Challenge Cup in front of 72,550 roaring fans. Despite dominating possession with 65% of the ball, United were left shell-shocked as the ASEAN squad capitalized on their 35% to carve out a legendary moment. The first warning shot came early, with Vietnam's Hai Long Nguyen rattling the post and Philippines' Sandro Reyes forcing a save from United keeper Andre Onana. United coach Ruben Amorim responded with early substitutions, bringing in young guns Jaydan Kamason, Daniel Armer, Sekou Kone, and Shea Lacey in the 33rd minute. The changes sparked life into the Red Devils, with Kobbie Mainoo testing the All-Stars' defense, only to be denied by Thai goalkeeper Patiwat Khammai and a crucial goal-line clearance. Still, the first half ended goalless. In the second half, United rolled out the heavy artillery – Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, and Amad Diallo – but their attacking efforts were repeatedly repelled. Fernandes orchestrated wave after wave of attack, yet nothing broke through. Then came the moment of magic. On a rare counter, Australia's Adrian Segecic slipped a sublime through ball. Maung Maung Lwin latched on and rifled a clinical finish past keeper Tom Heaton, sending the stadium into raptures. Even United fans in red joined the eruption. ASEAN All-Star players celebrating their lead with the fans. With confidence surging, the All-Stars nearly doubled their lead in the dying minutes when Segecic broke through again, only to be denied by a heroic last-ditch tackle from United academy defender Jim Thwaites. The final whistle confirmed it: ASEAN All-Stars 1, Manchester United 0. This wasn't just a win. Although it wasn't a full Malaysian team, the ASEAN All-Stars' win was a redemption of sorts for Malaysia XI's 2009 defeat to Manchester United. The match ended with boos from the crowd directed at Manchester United, showing their disappointment with the team. The reaction also stemmed from United's poor performance in the English Premier League, finishing in the 15th spot, which is the worst league position ever in the club's history. When the fans expected them to win last night's match, the team failed to deliver. Despite the loss and boos, Manchester United players and staff made a lap of appreciation at the end of the match to thank the fans for their continued support. In the post-match interview, Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim stated that they should've performed better and won the game. 'But the good thing is we didn't see any injuries, especially with all the young kids playing,' he added. Amorim was also asked whether any ASEAN All-Stars player had impressed him. 'I think Sergio Aguero is a good player. He controlled the midfield really well,' he replied. Ruben Amorim didn't sugarcoat it. Under the Bukit Jalil lights, United got torn apart by the ASEAN All-Stars, and he knows they should've done better. #MUTOUR25 #AASMUN Meanwhile, the All-Star coach, Sang Sik Kim was very happy with the team's performance as they managed to beat one of the biggest clubs in the world. 'We only trained for 2 days but played like we've been together for 20 years,' the coach said proudly, impressed with the team's organisation throughout the game. At the end of the interview, he thanked the fans and media for coming to the game and he appreciates their support. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.