Mexico's generational talent also disappeared before our eyes.
During the match against Mexico on Saturday night, 17-year-old midfielder Gilberto Mora came on as a substitute and was nearly wiped out in a shocking studs-up tackle by Nández — when the ball wasn’t seriously 'in play.' Rather than a welcome to senior international soccer, it was a brutal initiation.
U.S. men’s national team forward, Alejandro Zendejas, delivered a performance to remember on Saturday night, as Club América dismantled rivals Pumas UNAM 4-1 in a fiery Clásico Capitalino at the Estadio Azulcrema.
A Sergio Ramos panenka fail was one of several lowlights for Monterrey on Wednesday during the Mexican club’s shocking 6-2 defeat to Toluca.
With Rayados leading 1-0 early in the first half, Ramos had an opportunity to double his side’s lead from the spot. The 39-year-old attempted a cute chip up the middle, however Toluca goalkeeper Hugo González stood his ground to make a simple save.
Sergio Ramos panenka fail vs. Toluca
Another tournament, another goal for Mora.
Rising star Gilberto Mora continues to live up to the hype, scoring yet again for Club Tijuana in their 2-0 away victory over CF Pachuca on Saturday night.
Gilberto Mora goal: 16-year-old scores header against Pachuca
The 16-year-old midfielder opened the scoring with a powerful header inside the box, helping secure Xolos’ first win of the Apertura 2025 Liga MX tournament.
Remember the name: Gilberto Mora
Lionel Messi’s bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, has been banned from all technical areas for the remainder of the 2025 Leagues Cup following a post-match incident after Inter Miami’s opening game against Club Atlas on July 30.
The controversy erupted at the final whistle when Cheuko was seen pushing and shoving members of the Atlas squad in an apparent effort to shield the Inter Miami players amidst a conflict between clubs.
The incident, widely circulated on social media, drew sharp criticism and led to disciplinary action from tournament organizers.
He's the truth, folks.
16-year-old Mexican phenom, Gilberto Mora, continues to light up the soccer world, etching his name further into the Concacaf history books with a dazzling brace against LA Galaxy in Thursday night's 2025 Leagues Cup clash at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Inter Miami’s dramatic 2-1 victory vs. Atlas in the Leagues Cup on Wednesday reached a boiling point after the final whistle when Lionel Messi was seen on camera celebrating in the face of Atlas’ Matías Cóccaro.
The Atlas striker cleared the air in an interview after the game saying there’s no bad blood between him and the Argentina icon.
Timeline of events
1. Messi was reportedly unhappy with Cóccaro’s celebrations after Atlas equalized in the 80th minute. Cóccaro was seen yelling at the Inter Miami fans in the stands at Chase Stadium.
Former Atlético Madrid striker and World Cup winner Ángel Correa announced his arrival at Tigres UANL in spectacular fashion, netting a brace — including an outrageous solo goal — to lead the Liga MX club to a 4-1 demolition of Houston Dynamo in the opening match day of the 2025 Leagues Cup at Shell Energy Stadium.
¡Los Felinos rugieron en Houston!
Mexican phenom Gilberto Mora added another highlight reel to his illustrious summer on Friday with a brilliant display of skill against FC Juárez. The 16-year-old beat a defender with ease before forcing an own goal with a cross.
In the 52nd minute Mora helped give Tijuana the lead with a clever move to beat a defender and fire in a dangerous cross into the box. The pass was on track to connect with striker Shamar Nicholson, however a Juárez defender poked the ball into his own net.
Gilberto Mora vs Juárez
Watch out North America, there's a new kid in town.
In a match filled with flair, rising stars, and a touch of disappointment, it was 16-year-old Gilberto Mora who stole the show at the 2025 MLS All-Star Game in Austin, Texas.
Gilberto Mora (16) en el #MLSAllStarGame :