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Seattle Sounders secured their first Leagues Cup title with a 3-0 victory over Inter Miami, led by goals from De Rosario, Roldan, and Rothrock. The celebration was marred by a post-match melee involving players and staff, notably Luis Suárez, who was seen grabbing Obed Vargas and spitting at a coach. The incident is under review.
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Lionel Messi is close to finalizing a multi-year contract extension with Inter Miami, keeping him in MLS through at least 2026. The deal aims to secure his presence for the club's new stadium opening and beyond, with negotiations in the final stages. Messi has not publicly addressed his World Cup plans.
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European football qualifiers see key wins for England, Norway, and Portugal, with Italy and Spain also progressing. Pro-Palestinian protests occurred around Italy's match, amid security concerns. Cristiano Ronaldo set a scoring record, and Norway's Haaland reached 50 goals for his country. The story highlights qualification progress and related protests.