De Paul shoves Robert Lewandowski in Chicago; match ends 1–1

Rodrigo De Paul shoved and shouted at Robert Lewandowski during Inter Miami's 1–1 draw with Chicago Fire on September 10, 2026, in a confrontation that quickly became the most talked-about moment of the match.

Heated exchange on the pitch

The incident began after an earlier collision involving Ian Fray, who theatrically fell and then pushed Lewandowski; the Polish striker confronted the Miami player and moments later De Paul intervened. According to the footage circulating on social media, De Paul pushed Lewandowski, threatened him and repeatedly shouted: "Who are you, idiot? I won two Copa Americas and one World Cup! What do you have?"

Lewandowski pushed back, and the two briefly squared off while teammates tried to separate them. The contact to Lewandowski's face and the overall scene drew sharp reactions from supporters and neutrals alike; the striker’s expression on the replay suggested he felt publicly humiliated.

Lewandowski left Barcelona earlier in his career and chose to continue at Chicago Fire, expecting to spend the final chapter of his career in the United States with relative peace and respect. The confrontation in Chicago runs counter to that expectation.

On the field, Lewandowski opened the scoring for Chicago Fire before Casemiro equalized for Inter Miami to finish the game 1–1. A video of the altercation spread quickly on social platforms and is now widely shared.

MLS and the clubs involved have not issued an official statement in the immediate aftermath; the match result stands as a 1–1 draw on September 10, 2026.

Photo: press material from the event