Chicago: Miami defeat Fire 3-2, spoil Lewandowski debut
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Inter Miami defeated the Chicago Fire 3-2 in Major League Soccer, denying Robert Lewandowski a winning debut for the Illinois club. The 37-year-old Poland striker, who joined from Barcelona after they were crowned Spanish champions, started for Chicago and played 63 minutes. Miami were captained by Uruguayan forward Luis Suárez, with Lionel Messi and Rodrigo de Paul absent just four days after Argentina’s 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final. Lewandowski, a prolific scorer with more than 700 goals for club and country and a former Bayern Munich standout, was unable to turn the match in Chicago’s favour.
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Timeline
- 2014 Lewandowski joins Bayern Munich powerhouse
- 2022 Lewandowski departs Bayern for Barcelona
- 2023 Barcelona crowned Spanish league champions
- July 23 Lewandowski makes MLS debut
- Four days earlier Argentina lose World Cup
- Matchday Suárez captains Messi-less Inter Miami
- Matchday Lewandowski plays 63 minutes Chicago
- Matchday Inter Miami beat Chicago Fire 3-2
Why it matters
Lewandowski's move to the MLS shows the league's growing appeal. It's attracting top players from Europe, raising the quality of play. If you're a soccer fan, this means more exciting matches to watch. Check your local listings for upcoming MLS games.
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