Robert Lewandowski and Rodrigo De Paul exchange words during MLS match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 8:55 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Robert Lewandowski and Rodrigo De Paul engaged in a heated verbal exchange during a Major League Soccer match between the Chicago Fire and Inter Miami on Thursday. Both players, who previously competed as rivals in Spain’s La Liga, were in the starting lineups for the league fixture. Lewandowski opened the scoring for his side before Casemiro equalized off a corner kick delivered by Lionel Messi. The contest finished in a 1-1 draw. During the encounter, microphones captured De Paul questioning Lewandowski's credentials, specifically referencing his own success with the Argentine national team. The disagreement occurred while both players were active on the pitch for their respective clubs.
- •Chicago Fire and Inter Miami drew 1-1 on Thursday.
- •Robert Lewandowski scored for the Chicago Fire.
- •Casemiro scored for Inter Miami off a Lionel Messi corner kick.
- •Rodrigo De Paul and Robert Lewandowski confronted each other during the match.
- •De Paul referenced his World Cup and Copa América titles during the exchange.
- 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Former La Liga rivals clash in MLS: Rodrigo De Paul’s harsh message to Robert Lewandowski
"Two former La Liga stars were at the heart of a heated exchange during a meeting between the Chicago Fire and Inter Miami in Major League Soccer this week.The two players in question? Robert Lewandows...
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