# Son Wins MLS All-Star MVP, Messi Returns, Liverpool Teen Scores

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Podcast: [The Messi Effect: Daily Soccer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-messi-effect-the-2026-world-cup-6458829)
Published: 2026-07-30T11:28:22+00:00
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## Resource

Today's episode leads with Son Heung-min scoring twice in the opening 23 minutes as the MLS All-Stars beat Liga MX 4-3 in Charlotte. Son won MVP in the game Lionel Messi skipped, linking up with Carles Gil while MLS held off a late comeback. Second story: Messi returned to Inter Miami training ten days after Argentina lost the World Cup final. Third story: Liverpool beat Wrexham 1-0 at Yankee Stadium, with 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha scoring in the 75th minute in front of more than 42,000 fans. It was Liverpool's second straight preseason win under new manager Andoni Iraola after a 4-2 win over Sunderland. Subscribe for Premier League, MLS & Champions League coverage. AI was used for news gathering and production assistance. #Son #MLSAllStar #LigaMX #Messi #InterMiami #CarlesGil #Ngumoha #Liverpool #Wrexham #Iraola #Sunderland #Preseason #WorldCup2026 #Football #Soccer #CalorogaSharkMedia

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