Croatian striker Petar Musa debuts in MLS All-Star victory over Liga MX
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Croatian representative Petar Musa debuted in the MLS All-Star game, which saw the MLS team defeat the Liga MX All-Stars 4-3.
- Son Heung-Min was the standout player, scoring two goals for the MLS team.
- Musa entered the game in the 72nd minute, contributing to the MLS team's victory, which marks their fourth win in five matches against Liga MX since 2021.
Croatian international Petar Musa made his debut in the MLS All-Star game, appearing as his league's team secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Liga MX All-Stars in Charlotte. Musa, currently the top scorer in MLS, entered the match in the 72nd minute.
South Korean star Son Heung-Min was the hero of the night, netting two goals for the MLS squad. Philip Zinckernagel and Evander also contributed goals for the home team. The Liga MX All-Stars scored through Luis Gabriel Rey, Salomon Rondon, and Jose Paradela. Notably, Lionel Messi, who is on vacation after the World Cup, did not participate in the game for the MLS team.
This victory continues a strong recent record for MLS in this annual fixture. The MLS All-Stars have now won four out of the five matches played against Liga MX since 2021, solidifying their dominance in this inter-league showcase.
Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.