Rodrigo De Paul pushed Robert Lewandowski in Chicago; match ended 1:1

Rodrigo De Paul pushed and verbally attacked Robert Lewandowski during the Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire match that ended 1:1 on 10 September 2026, an incident that quickly overshadowed the result.

Heated clash on the pitch

The scene started after Ian Frey fell dramatically and then pushed Lewandowski; the Polish striker asked his opponent what the problem was, and soon after De Paul intervened. According to video footage that spread on social media, De Paul was aggressive, shoved Lewandowski, threatened him and repeatedly shouted: "Who are you, idiot? I won two Copa America and one World Cup! What do you have?"

Lewandowski retaliated and both players were separated by teammates. The touching of the face and the whole scene provoked sharp reactions among supporters; the expression on the well-known striker's face in the footage clearly showed he felt humiliated.

After the transfer from Barcelona, Lewandowski continued his career with Chicago Fire with the expectation that he would spend his final years in peace and with respect in the U.S. The incident in Chicago runs counter to those expectations.

In the match Lewandowski scored to give Chicago the lead, and Casemiro equalized for Inter Miami and the match finished 1:1. The video of the incident quickly spread across digital channels and provoked lively reactions.

Neither MLS nor the clubs immediately issued an official statement; the final result of the match on 10 September 2026 remains 1:1.

Photo: press material from the event