Looking at the top 20 of the past two Ballon d'Or votes, one name is conspicuously missing: Enzo Fernández.
So far, the Argentine has never really played a major role in the World Player of the Year vote, and yet Manchester City paid Chelsea around €145 million for the midfielder just a few days ago. Have they made a huge mistake?
Okay, ever since Robert Lewandowski failed to win the Ballon d'Or in 2021 at the latest, we've known that things do not always go entirely fairly in that vote. Even so, there have recently been quite a few players who clearly performed better than Fernández.
Chelsea's chief orchestrator led the Blues to a disappointing tenth-place finish last season. In the Champions League, the London club crashed out heavily against PSG in the round of 16 (2:8 on aggregate). And now he is supposed to lead the Sky Blues to **** les on both the domestic and international stage?
Of course, City did not sign Fernández entirely without reason. The 25-year-old possesses enormous playmaking qualities. His vision, passing ability, and finishing quality in particular are in some ways strongly reminiscent of City legend Kevin De Bruyne.

#city #ndez #ballon #entirely

Former Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has admitted that Real Madrid look stronger with Jose Mourinho in charge, although the Polish forward was quick to make it clear where his loyalty remains.
Lewandowski, who left Barcelona this summer to continue his career in Major League Soccer, spoke to AS about several subjects and was asked about Madrid's prospects following an eventful summer at the Santiago Bernabéu, and his ******* sment was positive.
Real Madrid have added several high-profile players during the transfer window, but Lewandowski believes Mourinho's arrival could be just as important as the new signings.
"Real Madrid are now stronger with the new signings and with José (Mourinho)."
Real Madrid's summer has been about more than recruitment.

#madrid #stronger #former

By Justin Ruderman
Ranging from the Philadelphia Union's teenage phenoms to Inter Miami CF's global icons, stars proved age is just a number and earned their spot on Matchday 23's Team of the Matchday presented by Audi.
Starters: Brian Schwake (NSH) - Casemiro (MIA), Neil Pierre (PHI), Reggie Cannon (COL) - Allan Saint-Maximin (CLT), Carles Gil (NE), Hany Mukhtar (NSH), Cavan Sullivan (PHI) - Antoine Griezmann (ORL), Dejan Joveljić (SEA), Lionel Messi (MIA)
Coach: B.J. Callaghan (NSH)
Bench: Hugo Lloris (LAFC), Oleksandr Svatok (ATX), Mamadou Fofana (NE), Thomas Müller (VAN), Nicolás Fernández Mercau (NYC), Anders Dreyer (SD), Robert Lewandowski (CHI), Sam Surridge (NSH), Kelvin Yeboah (MIN)

#matchday #philadelphia #Miami

FC Barcelona is wasting no time and is already going all in for Gabriel Jesus. After the definitive 'no' from Atlético de Madrid for Julián Álvarez, the sporting department has radically changed its target. The departure of Robert Lewandowski has left a huge void in the box, and the Brazilian ***** nal striker is the chosen one to fill the role of the reference No. 9, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
At 29 years old, the Seleçao forward is not comfortable with his secondary role in London, where fierce competition has limited his playing time. This lack of prominence has led the player to ask to leave the Premier League in search of a project where he can truly feel important.
His desire to wear the Blaugrana shirt is nothing new. Back in his Palmeiras days, before making the leap to Europe in 2016, Gabriel Jesus dreamed of playing at Camp Nou. Now, the striker is putting maximum pressure on the English club so that talks move forward and his arrival in the Catalan capital is finalized as soon as possible.
There was some caution in the club's offices regarding his physical condition due to the serious knee injury he suffered at the start of 2025. However, Barça's medical staff have reviewed all his reports in detail and confirm that the Brazilian is 100% fit and fully recovered to compete at the highest level from day one.
Gabriel Jesus' numbers speak for themselves: 95 goals for Manchester City under Pep Guardiola and more than 30 goals with the Gunners. Gabriel Jesus brings goals, spark, experience in big matches, and that Brazilian street-football flair that can get the Barça fans buzzing.

#time #forward #Barcelona

By Tyler Snipes
That didn't take very long.
Twelve minutes into his Seattle Sounders FC debut, Dejan Joveljić opened his Rave Green account, announcing himself to the masses at Lumen Field on Saturday.
Following up with the would-be game-winning goal in the 48th minute added up to a dream debut for Seattle's new No. 9 before Robert Lewandowski and Chicago Fire FC spoiled the matinee match with a late response, forcing Joveljić and the Sounders to settle for a 2-2 tie.
Settling for the draw didn't dampen the excitement of bagging a brace in his Seattle debut.

#sounders #tyler #snipes

Caitlin Clark gave a very typical Caitlin Clark answer when asked about the incident after the Indiana Fever's win over the Chicago Sky.
Caitlin Clark put on a show against the Chicago Sky, dropping 37 points and burying eight three-pointers to lead the Indiana Fever to a 113-90 blowout.
Before tipoff, she caught up courtside with soccer icon Robert Lewandowski, sharing a warm exchange and posing for photos that blew up online.
Ever since entering the league, Clark has been under an intense spotlight, dealing with media noise, physicality on the court, and non-stop hot takes. Yet she has always managed to handle it with complete class, brushing off drama and keeping her focus strictly on basketball every time she steps in front of a microphone.
And that was no different after the Natasha Cloud and Enes Kanter altercation.

#caitlin #Chicago #fever #ever

Miss USA 2026 is back on Aug. 27 in Miami and, as they prepare to take the stage, contestants are recalling their "most memorable" wardrobe malfunctions
Some women list experiences with ripped dresses, mismatched earrings and makeup stains among the wardrobe malfunctions they've had
Many tell PEOPLE that avoiding a wardrobe malfunction isn't entirely possible, but they emphasize the value of preparation, backup outfits and quick thinking to overcome them when they strike
Despite the countless hours of rehearsals and practice that go into a pageant, there is no amount of preparation that can stop a wardrobe malfunction from happening when you least expect it.

Luckily for the contestants gearing up to walk the stage in the 2026 Miss USA competition in Miami, Fla., on Aug. 27, years of experience in the pageant world and other competitive arenas (dance, livestock competitions and more) have caused them to develop creative solutions to even the most devastating wardrobe malfunctions on the fly.

Some contestants recall the usual, dreaded dress rip or getting a stain on their garments just before walking on stage, while others open up about the wildest malfunctions that prompted them to start incorporating new preventative methods into their pre-pageant rituals.

Other contestants have been lucky to avoid malfunctions throughout their pageant career, but have experienced moments in other parts of their lives or witnessed their fellow pageant contestants step on stage in outfits held together by safety pins and string.

Read on to hear some of the contestants' tellings PEOPLE about their worst malfunctions, and what they learned along the way.
Vivica Lewandowski on Feb. 10, 2024 in New York City.
Credit: Chance Yeh/Getty

#malfunctions #stage

Arsenal made a good deal when they sold Folarin Balogun to AS Monaco in 2023, and they could be about to benefit from the agreement this summer.
The striker is one of the best players to come through their academy and has been performing well in France, which could lead to him leaving the club this summer. Several clubs have shown interest in signing him, with **** nal hoping he moves so they can benefit from the 17.5% sell-on clause included in the deal that took him to France.
The striker has been linked with a move to Tottenham, while the latest team to show interest in his signature is Barcelona, according to Fichajes.
The Catalans want a new striker after Robert Lewandowski left them as a free agent at the end of last season, and they see Balogun as a player who can replace him.
Balogun could be keen on the move as he wants a new challenge after spending the last three years on their books. The striker believes he needs a fresh challenge, and a move to Barcelona could provide him with the opportunity to continue his career at another major club.

#deal

Caitlin Clark met up with new Chicago Fire striker Robert Lewandowski before the Indiana Fever's game in Chicago against the Sky.
Lewandowski left behind a glittering European soccer history to join the MLS's Chicago Fire at 38 years old. He scored 662 goals over 21 years in Europe and now hopes to showcase his talents stateside.
As the Fever came to town, Lewandowski met up with another elite scorer, but in the world of basketball.
Clark met Lewandowski at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago before the Fever vs. Sky game, as Lewandowski was in attendance. The pair had a brief conversation and a photo-op.
Clark put on a show with the soccer star courtside, dropping 37 points with 10 ******* ists in a high-scoring 113-90 win over the Sky.

#lewandowski #clark #years

Harry Kane put another amazing season to bed and created an extraordinary amount of distance between himself and Europe's other elite goalscorers since joining Bayern Munich. According to Transfermarkt data (as captured by iMiaSanMia), Kane has scored 146 goals in 147 games across all competitions since his move from Tottenham in 2023. No player from Europe's top five leagues has scored more during that span:
Since he joined Bayern 3 years ago, no player from Europe's top 5 leagues has scored more goals than Harry Kane in all competitions [Transfermarkt] pic.twitter.com/MGOpbe4tIV
The gap to the rest of the list is striking. Kylian Mbappé, who played for Paris Saint-Germain and now plays for Real Madrid during this period, ranks second with 130 goals in 151 games, while Manchester City's Erling Haaland has scored 108 in 143 appearances.
Kane's advantage over Mbappé is particularly notable. The Bayern striker has scored 16 more goals despite playing four fewer games, giving him a scoring rate of almost exactly one goal per appearance.
Former VfB Stuttgart and current Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy follows Haaland with 90 goals in 126 games, while former Bayern striker and fellow MLS competitor of Thomas Müller, Robert Lewandowski, ranks fifth with 87 goals in 147 appearances. Lewandowski currently plays for Chicago Fire. Lautaro Martínez, Mohamed Salah, Alexander Sørloth, Vinícius Junior and Julián Álvarez round out the top 10.

#games #harry #mbapp

European experience might not be everything in MLS, but it goes far when it comes to player ratings for EA Sports FC 27.
Lionel Messi is the top-rated MLS player with an 89 overall, the game-makers revealed on their official channels, but he's closely followed by a pair of players who arrived in MLS this summer - both of whom, like Messi, played for FC Barcelona in their standout careers.
Robert Lewandowski, the Polish forward who joined the Chicago Fire this summer, and Orlando City signing Antoine Griezmann, who joined from Atlético Madrid on a free transfer, both are rated 84 overall.
The respect for new arrivals with experience in Europe doesn't end there. Next on the list is Casemiro, the Brazilian midfielder who became Messi's Inter Miami teammate this summer after four seasons with Manchester United and a decade with Real Madrid before that.
Casemiro is an 83 overall, as is Rodrigo De Paul, another member of Inter Miami who joined the club after Messi moved across the Atlantic to suit up for the Herons.

#casemiro #experience

Germany's biggest clubs Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich will kickstart their season on Saturday with the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup showdown at Signal Iduna Park (Westfalenstadion).
Once a regular fixture at this time of the year, this will be the first head-to-head meeting in the competition since 2021. Back in the days of COVID restrictions limiting attendances, the all-time top-scorer Robert Lewandowski scored a brace at his former homeground to seal a 3-1 victory for Julian Nagelsmann's side.
Bayern won the trophy for the 11th time last year with a narrow win away at Stuttgart on the occasion of the first final under the name of "Franz Beckenbauer Supercup". As for the hosts, four of their six trophies were achieved after wins over FC Bayern.
However, the Black and Yellows are unable to taste victory in this fixture since the arrival of Vincent Kompany. Both Bundesliga fixtures ended in stalemates in his first season before Bayern did the double over their biggest rivals for the first time since 2021/22.
The Rekordmeister ended their pre-season in excellent form, although Jamal Musiala's health scare dominated headlines. Meanwhile, Niko Kovac's men beat Premier League holders ***** nal before a comeback draw at home against AS Roma.

#bayern #season #supercup #fixture

Barcelona's interest in Lautaro Martinez appears to have hit an immediate obstacle, with Inter Milan making it clear that their captain is not available for transfer.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Inter have received no offer from Barcelona for the Argentine striker.
More importantly, the Italian club are not expecting one and would have no interest in considering a sale even if Barcelona were to make an approach.
The report comes after Lautaro emerged as a leading name in Barcelona transfer news following the club's apparent failure to land Julian Alvarez.
With Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres' departures leaving a major gap in attack, the Inter captain had moved into the picture as a potential solution.

#interest

Barcelona have turned their attention to Lautaro Martinez and Gabriel Jesus as the Spanish champions look to strengthen at centre-forward.
Barca are on the hunt for forward options after the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres this summer.
Hansi Flick's side have been frustrated in a pursuit of Julian Alvarez, with Atletico Madridinsistent that the Argentine is not for sale. Atletico have said even bids of €200m (£171m) will be rejected, despite Alvarez's admission that he wants to leave.
As a result, Barcelona have now made Lautaro Martinez their top target. JournalistGerard Romero has reported that the Inter Milan captain is now the 'number one priority'.
"It will be a very difficult deal to pull off, but Lautaro is Barça's number-one priority, and the club will do everything possible in the final days of the transfer window," he told said in theJijantesFC live stream.

#lautaro #Barcelona #forward

Barcelona are still active in the transfer market, and sporting director Deco has made it clear that the club's summer business may not be over just yet.
The Catalan giants have already made headlines with their recruitment, including the arrival of Rodri.
However, the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres have left Deco and the Barcelona sporting department with very different problems to solve.
While the club believe they have enough options to deal with Ferran's exit, replacing a striker of Lewandowski's level is another matter altogether.
Deco did not hide the scale of the challenge when discussing Barcelona's transfer plans.

#transfer

Fermin Lopez says he can play false nine for Barcelona following the exits of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres this summer.
Barcelona are still in the hunt for a new striker before the transfer window closes, but it remains to be seen if the Catalans will land a new frontman for the new campaign.
Lopez has now been asked if he'd be happy to play false nine next season and offered up the following response.
"I can adapt, yes. I have played as a false nine in the lower categories of Barça," he told ARA. "It's a position similar to my favorite, which is attacking midfielder. I can also play wide on the left wing, but my best version is as an attacking midfielder.
Lopez was also asked who he thinks will score the goals next season for Barcelona and says Hansi Flick has plenty of options.

#Barcelona #false #nine #following

Atlético Madrid head coach Diego Simeone on Tuesday made use of the opportunity to send another unwavering transfer message the way of Barcelona. This of course comes amid the latter's ongoing pursuit of Rojiblancos star Julián Alvarez.
It is of course Spanish football's worst-kept secret that the Camp Nou brass have set their sights on the signature of frontman Alvarez with a view to next season. Amid an ongoing search for a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski, the 26-year-old has been identified as the ideal fit for Hansi Flick's setup.
Efforts to make the transfer a reality have, in turn, been ongoing for several months now.
Barca's push, however, has been met time and time again with complete resistance on the part of those in the boardroom at La Liga rivals Atlético Madrid.
And if the latest comments on the part of the aforementioned Diego Simeone are anything to go by, then this stance looks unlikely to change over the weeks ahead.

#diego #time

Barcelona fans are getting closer and closer to the day they get to see Ballon d'Or winner Rodri unveiled wearing Blaugrana.
The Catalans reached an agreement with Manchester City for a €76.5 million package deal that would see Rodri move to Barça this summer.
After around 10 days of prolonged club-to-club negotiations, the English club finally gave in and decided to let the 30-year-old leave for the Blaugrana.
Rodri is undoubtedly Barça's biggest signing since they signed Robert Lewandowski back in 2022, and the excitement could not be more palpable.
Now, according to Alex Pintanel, Hansi Flick personally told Rodri that his experience and quality would make him an important part of his project.

#closer #catalans #manchester

Barcelona find themselves in an unusual position heading into the new season.
Following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, Hansi Flick currently has no natural senior centre-forward in his first-team squad.
The Pole left at the end of last season upon the expiry of his contract, while Ferran asked to leave once PSG came calling.
The Spaniard was unveiled as a new PSG player earlier today, officially leaving Barça without strikers in the squad ahead of the new season.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez remains Barcelona's major target in the market.

#ferran #lewandowski

Barcelona continue to push to try to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid as their long-term number nine replacement for Robert Lewandowski.
However, the Catalan club have a stubborn Atletico Madrid standing in their way, with Los Colchoneros making it clear that they will not sell him to Barça.
Alvarez has continued to push to secure his dream move, and Barça have also kept at it in an attempt to make Atletico budge in their stance.
However, according to Pedro Fullana of Cadena SER, Atletico's sporting director Mateu Alemany spoke with Alvarez on Tuesday and told him that a move to Barcelona will not happen this summer.
Alemany reportedly told the striker that "the door is closed" to Barcelona.

#madrid

Serbian striker Dušan Vlahović is still without a club despite reports saying he wanted to make a decision by the end of last week. Barcelona remain his dream destination according to rumor, but the only club to have made a solid proposal that matches his demands is Beşiktaş.
Vlahović left Juventus after the Italians refused to acquiesce to his salary and signing bonus demands. He's tested the open market and found top European clubs such as Barça and Atlético Madrid were willing to speak to him, but less willing to actually sign him.
Reports say that Vlahović is willing to drop his financial demands to sign for a top club, especially Barcelona. But considering how high his original demands were, that may not be enough. Beşiktaş want him to accept their deal, which is quite hefty, and forget about Barça. But the player himself has obviously not done so, and is seemingly still holding out hope that the Catalans bite.
One development that could play strongly in his favor is the looming sale of Ferran Torres to PSG. If the World Cup hero is sold, Barcelona will be without their top two strikers from last season, with Robert Lewandowski having already left for Chicago Fire. Signing a striker will go from a top priority, to a necessity. In fact, Barça may have to sign two strikers in that case.
With other options such as Julián Alvarez looking increasingly likely, there is a line of thought that says Vlahović to Barcelona is the compromise that's just a matter of time. But the biggest hurdle to overcome is a lack of enthusiasm for the signing from the Catalans' part. If they were truly keen, they could have snapped him up any time.

#vlahovi

Atlético Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has this weekend fired a fresh warning the way of La Liga rivals Barcelona. This comes amid the latter's ongoing pursuit of Rojiblancos star Julián Álvarez.
Barcelona's search for reinforcements up top has of course dominated the media headlines across Spain throughout the summer transfer window to date.
Whilst seeking out a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski, the Blaugrana have set their sights firmly on the aforementioned Álvarez, considered the ideal fit in Hansi Flick's system.
The problem for the Camp Nou brass, however, is that Atlético have made clear time and time again this summer that their star goalscorer is simply not for sale.
Speaking during an exchange with the media this weekend, Diego Simeone was therefore asked if there has been any change in his side's stance regarding Álvarez's immediate future.

#simeone

FC Barcelona striker Ferran Torres has agreed to join European rival Paris Saint-Germain according to SPORT, which cited anonymous sources.
FC Barcelona striker Ferran Torres has agreed to join European rival Paris Saint-Germain according to SPORT, which cited anonymous sources.
Those sources, close to the negotiations, say that Ferran has already given PSG permission to "activate all its machinery" and begin talks with Barça, which has been angered by the striker's decision to discuss his future in public.
Ferran is currently in the last 11 months of his contract which expires on June 30, 2027. The Catalans would like to extend his terms but can't do that until September owing to Financial Fair Play issues.
Furthermore, Ferran's pay demands have to fall in line with his standing in Hansi Flick's squad. He's seen as no more as a secondary member of it, just as he was when Robert Lewandowski was still around ahead of leaving for the Chicago Fire once his own terms expired.

#Paris #saint

It is clear that Barcelona's pursuit of Julian Alvarez is not going anywhere. Atletico Madrid remain stubborn as ever and do not want to sell their star player to a direct rival.
With Alvarez set to rejoin the Atleti training camp on August 10, time is running out. And this has prompted Barcelona to start thinking about alternatives.
Unfortunately, the club do not have too many options in the market, which is why Flick is strongly looking internally.
Karim Adeyemi can operate as a false nine. (Picture credit: X/FCBarcelona)
As reported by Mundo Deportivo, Lewandowski's departure and the uncertainty over Ferran Torres' future have prompted Flick to spend pre-season working on alternatives for the number nine role.

#atletico #august

Deco just can't seem to quit Julián Álvarez.
Barcelona's sporting director has made the pilgrimage to Madrid to meet with the player's agent. Afterall, without Álvarez making noise, there's little chance of a deal getting done.
On paper, Álvarez looks like a very good fit for Barcelona, and the system that Hansi Flick has built. He presses like a machine, is built for possession based football after years spent with Pep Guardiola, and is a lethal finisher who can put the ball in the net in a multitude of ways.
Álvarez signed for Atletico Madrid two summers ago, at the same time when Flick arrived in Barcelona. It's well known that the Barca boss has never been properly backed by those above him, but can you imagine if he had a center forward like Álvarez to work with from the beginning?
Alas, here we are two years later. Flick has already delivered two La Liga trophies with an aging Robert Lewandowski and an inconsistent Ferran Torres. One is now in Chicago, while the other could be off to Paris in no time.

#Barcelona #time #deco #juli

Atlético Madrid star Julián Alvarez has ******* ured those in a position of power at La Liga rivals Barcelona of his readiness to do whatever it takes to push through a transfer this summer.
That's according to Diario Sport, who have on Wednesday provided a fresh insight into the situation.
Frontman Alvarez has of course been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona throughout the summer, considered the ideal Robert Lewandowski replacement by Hansi Flick and co.
To date, however, Atlético Madrid have refused to budge even slightly in their stance that the Argentine is not for sale under any circumstances, particularly to a direct rival.
But as alluded to above, Alvarez, it would appear, has not yet given up hope of ultimately sealing his dream Camp Nou switch this summer. In fact, this is far from the case…

#summer #juli

Rodri has made his preference unambiguous: Real Madrid or nothing, according to Diario AS, with Barcelona's recent enquiry failing to register as a genuine alternative in the Manchester City midfielder's thinking. The Spanish newspaper reports that the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner is unfazed by the Blaugrana's interest and has a singular desire to return to his home city and play in white.
Rodri has not been coy about his intentions. Speaking publicly earlier in the saga, he made clear that declining an offer from one of the world's best clubs was not something he was prepared to do, and that the door on his end remained open. That has not changed since Barcelona entered the picture.
Diario AS report that despite an evident on-field chemistry with several Barcelona players through the Spain national team – Pedri and Lamine Yamal among them – Rodri has given no indication that Camp Nou holds any appeal. The only shirt he is thinking about is Real Madrid's. Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich had also been linked at various points, but both pulled back from a move once it became clear he wanted the white shirt, according to Goal.
Barcelona's interest, per Goal citing Cadena SER, has not yet progressed to a formal approach to Manchester City. Barcelona made contact with Rodri's entourage but have yet to speak to City directly. Frenkie de Jong's injury sparked Barcelona's interest in Rodri, though the Catalan club have since learned where his priority lies. Barcelona's focus remains on completing the signing of Cancelo and a striker following Robert Lewandowski's departure, and Goal notes that after spending 110 million euros on Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi and Jesse Baesio, finding a further 75 million euros for Rodri would be very difficult.
The awkward reality for Rodri is that his preference is not yet matched by equal enthusiasm from Los Blancos. Diario AS reported earlier in the year that Rodri did not feature in the club's future plans, and The Times noted that interest at the Bernabéu had cooled, with concerns about his fitness underpinning the hesitation.

#diario #goal #made #preference

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick spoke to the press after the squad's final session of their training camp in England, and much of the conversation was about the club's search for a new striker.
The Catalans are still dreaming of Julián Álvarez but have also been linked with a number of other names, and Ferran Torres' possible exit to PSG also increases the urgency to sign a number nine.
Flick made it clear he does want a striker to be signed but was also very calm in his answer, saying he has "complete confidence" in sporting director Deco to get a deal over the line.
"It depends on the team. We have to wait. I have complete confidence in Deco and we know we have to do something. It also depends on [what happens with] Ferran. We'll see what we do."
Barça currently have Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Dani Olmo, Fermín López, Ferran and new signings Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi as forward options along with academy prospects Ebrima Tunkara and Hamza Abdelkarim, but Flick clearly wants a true striker profile to replace Robert Lewandowski.

#deco #number

Robert Lewandowski is officially up and running in the MLS.
The former Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich striker scored his first two goals for Chicago Fire in just his third appearance, leading his new side to a 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC. Lewandowski opened the scoring in the 20th minute before netting the winner in the 68th to seal all three points.
Elsewhere in MLS, another familiar Bundesliga face also got on the scoresheet. Lewandowski's former Bayern teammate Thomas Müller converted a penalty to earn the Vancouver Whitecaps a 1-1 draw against Los Angeles FC.
With both former Bayern stars already making an impact in North America, it will be intriguing to see whether they can enjoy the same level of success in MLS as European icons such as Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimović and Wayne Rooney.

#bayern #borussia

Barcelona are staring at an important week ahead as the club try to not only sign Julian Alvarez but also keep hold of Ferran Torres.
The Spanish World Cup star, who scored in the final against Argentina, has found himself on the radar of Paris Saint-Germain.
Barcelona have always maintained that they want to keep hold of Ferran, especially having offloaded Robert Lewandowski. But it appears the club are slowly starting to take a more balanced stance.
Ferran's future at Barcelona remains uncertain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
According to MARCA, Barcelona are willing to part ways with Ferran Torres if the forward is sure about leaving the club in favour of a move to PSG.

#Barcelona #club #keep