Inter Miami forward Leo Messi, left, runs with the ball as Cruz Azul midfielder Carlos Rodríguez defends during the first half of the Campeones Cup soccer match, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring a goal during the first half of the Campeones Cup soccer match against Cruz Azul, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Aston Villa's Tammy Abraham, centre, celebrates scoring their side's third goal during the English League Cup third round soccer match between Coventry City and Aston Villa in Coventry, England, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. (Nick Potts/PA via AP)

Brighton's Pascal Gross, right, scores his side's second goal during the English League Cup third round soccer match between Manchester United and Brighton and Hove Albion in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Manchester United's Shea Lacey celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English League Cup third round soccer match between Manchester United and Brighton and Hove Albion in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Manchester United's head coach Michael Carrick, right, leaves the field after the English League Cup third round soccer match between Manchester United and Brighton and Hove Albion in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Brighton's Pascal Gross, right, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English League Cup third round soccer match between Manchester United and Brighton and Hove Albion in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Benfica players celebrate at the end of the Europa League opening phase soccer match between AC Milan and Benfica in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)