In the realm of Major League Soccer (MLS), a significant highlight involves Sporting KC's dramatic comeback last Saturday. Sporting KC erased a three-goal deficit to secure a 3-3 home draw against Minnesota, marking the 19th time in MLS regular season history that a team has come back from such a deficit. This comeback was particularly notable as it began in the 68th minute, making it one of the latest in MLS history. Forward Dejan Joveljic scored the late equalizer, continuing his impressive form with eight goals in his last eight MLS starts. Daniel Salloi also made a mark by scoring his first goal since August 2024, which was his first as a substitute in an MLS match since July 2017.
Looking ahead, Sporting KC is set to face LAFC on March 22. LAFC, currently with a 2-2-0 record, is aiming to avoid their first three-game losing streak in the regular season since September 2023. LAFC has had a mixed start to the season, having advanced to the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals but losing their last three matches.
On the international front, there have been no major updates from the U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams in recent days, but attention is turning to upcoming friendlies and qualifying matches.
In European leagues, the Premier League has seen intense competition, with top teams jostling for position. Manchester City and Arsenal continue to be strong contenders, while Liverpool is working to regain its footing after a mixed season. In La Liga, Barcelona and Real Madrid remain at the top, with their El Clásico rivalry heating up as the season progresses. Serie A has seen Inter Milan and AC Milan battling for supremacy, with Napoli also in the mix.
The Champions League has entered its critical stages, with the quarterfinals approaching. Teams like Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Manchester City are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting and competitive round.
In terms of player news, international stars like Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé continue to make headlines with their performances. Haaland has been instrumental in Manchester City's push for the Premier League title, while Mbappé remains a key figure for Paris Saint-Germain.
On the controversy front, there have been discussions around refereeing decisions and VAR implementations across various leagues, with some high-profile matches sparking debates over fairness and consistency.
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