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The Messi Effect | Episode 47 | Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Robert Lewandowski MLS debut tonight: Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami at Chase Stadium, 7:30 PM ET. Messi confirmed OUT, rested after World Cup Final. Lewandowski's Vancouver debut was postponed to Oct 6; football gods gave him Inter Miami instead. 2nd vs 3rd in East, one point apart. Chelsea sign Morgan Rogers for £117m British record fee from Aston Villa. Michelob Ultra "Tab Closed" ad tallying Messi's 20-year World Cup career. Anthony Taylor retires after 16-year career; his last World Cup game was the 10-6 England-France madness.
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