LEAGUES CUP 2023
Leagues Cup not on level playing field, says Jonathan dos Santos
The América player sees a clear advantage for the MLS teams over those from Liga MX, although he welcomes this tournament between the two leagues.
The Leagues Cup is upon us, and the opening clash will feature Inter Miami, with all its newly acquired star power, including Lionel Messi, facing off against Cruz Azul. Both teams are not in their finest form, but what better way to ignite the tournament than having one of the greatest players in history grace a historic Liga MX encounter.
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‘Messi-led MLS have advantage’
Another prominent team, América, will make its debut in the competition next week. On Thursday 27 July, they will take on St. Louis City, followed by a meeting with the Columbus Crew four days later. Jonathan dos Santos, who played for the LA Galaxy in the MLS for five years, possesses valuable insights into the league, and he shared his thoughts on this unique tournament.
“I’m delighted; this is beneficial for both Liga MX and MLS. It’s a wonderful opportunity for the two countries to come together.
“Despite being visitors, so we don’t have the same conditions [playing in their country], we’ll gauge our level against each other. Hopefully, people will relish the matches; they involve top-notch teams. Having played there for five years, I can attest that the competition and skill level are high.”
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