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LAFC needed a moment, and Eddie Segura delivered one. The Colombian defender buried a stoppage-time strike to hand LAFC a one-nil victory over Toluca, keeping their Leagues Cup campaign very much alive. For nearly ninety minutes, the attack couldn't find a way through — then an unlikely hero stepped up right at the death.
Shifting to the Premier League, Enzo Maresca is not backing down from the enormity of what he's stepping into. The new Manchester City boss says he had zero hesitation taking over from Pep Guardiola, calling it an honor rather than a burden. That's a confident stance — because those are enormous shoes, and the whole football world is watching every move he makes.
And staying at City, several young players have turned heads during their preseason tour of Asia — McAidoo, Reis, Monga, Alleyne, and Mubama have all flashed real promise in the friendlies. But Divine Mukasa hasn't seen a single minute yet, and with the competitive season approaching fast, the clock is ticking on his chance to make an impression.
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