Copa America 2021: Lucas Paqueta's first-half goal takes Brazil into final with victory over Peru
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Copa America 2021: Lucas Paqueta's first-half goal takes Brazil into final with victory over Peru

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The Selecao will play either Lionel Messi’s Argentina or Colombia, who meet in Brasilia on Wednesday, in Saturday’s final at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Maracana stadium. Rio de Janeiro: Star forward Neymar set up Lucas Paqueta to score the only goal as hosts Brazil beat Peru 1-0 on Monday to qualify for the Copa America final. “He’s just had a great season with his club and is showing that he can be a very important player for the Brazilian national team.” Gallese thwarts Brazil Brazil totally dominated the first half at the empty Nilton Santos stadium in Rio but had to survive some nervous moments after the break before securing a spot in the final. Self-preservation Peru finally had their first attempt at goal on the counter attack four minutes after halftime, but goalkeeper Ederson comfortably parried Gianluca Lapadula’s powerful drive.

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Lionel Messi achieves unique record as Argentina inch closer to FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification
1 month ago

Lionel Messi achieves unique record as Argentina inch closer to FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi equalled the United States great Landon Donovan's record for most assists in international football as Argentina defeated Peru 1-0 to inch closer to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification on Wednesday. At a full house at La Bombonera, Lautaro Martinez scored from a Messi assist to consolidate Argentina's top position in South American qualifying with 25 points from …

Argentina beat Peru as Uruguay hold Brazil
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1 month ago

Argentina beat Peru as Uruguay hold Brazil

New Indian Express  

MONTEVIDEO: A magnificent volley from Lautaro Martinez was enough to give world champions Argentina a 1-0 win over Peru while Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Uruguay in South American World Cup qualifying on Tuesday. Argentina's eighth win from 12 games leaves them on 25 points at the top of the table, five points ahead of …

Brazil draw 1-1 vs Uruguay, Argentina beat Peru to close in on World Cup spot
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1 month ago

Brazil draw 1-1 vs Uruguay, Argentina beat Peru to close in on World Cup spot

India Today  

Brazil and Uruguay battled to a 1-1 draw, while Argentina edged Peru 1-0 to strengthen their hold on the top of the standings in South American qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Brazil, the five-time World Cup champions, now sit fifth in the CONMEBOL standings with 18 points, trailing Colombia and Ecuador by a single point. ARGENTINA BEAT PERU …

Argentina close on World Cup as Messi helps Martinez level up with Maradona
1 month ago

Argentina close on World Cup as Messi helps Martinez level up with Maradona

Al Jazeera  

A second-half strike from Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Peru in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday night, with the striker’s goal moving him level with Diego Maradona as the country’s fifth all-time scorer. The 27-year-old Inter Milan forward notched his 32nd international goal 10 minutes after the break, capitalising on a …

Argentina vs Peru LIVE streaming info, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Where to watch ARG v PER; Predicted lineups; Preview
1 month ago

Argentina vs Peru LIVE streaming info, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Where to watch ARG v PER; Predicted lineups; Preview

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Argentina will host Peru in its final FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier game of the year at the La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires on Wednesday. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | ARGENTINA VS PERU LIVE SCORE, FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 QUALIFIERS The 2022 World Cup winner is currently first in the CONMEBOL qualifiers standings with 22 points from 11 …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Frustrated Argentina suffers shock 2-1 defeat at Paraguay
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Frustrated Argentina suffers shock 2-1 defeat at Paraguay

The Hindu  

A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday. Argentina took the lead 11 minutes into the game when Enzo Fernandez’s deep pass found Lautaro Martinez, whose thunderous shot was initially ruled out for offside, but …

World Cup qualifiers: Argentina suffer shock defeat vs Paraguay, Brazil draw
1 month, 1 week ago

World Cup qualifiers: Argentina suffer shock defeat vs Paraguay, Brazil draw

India Today  

Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Vinicius Jºnior endured frustrating nights in South American World Cup qualifying on Thursday, as both teams faced setbacks in crucial matches. Despite Lautaro Mart­nez's early goal in the 11th minute, awarded after a video review, Paraguay quickly leveled through a spectacular bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria in the 19th minute. Brazil's Vinicius Jºnior also endured …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Venezuela holds Brazil to draw as Vinicius Jr fails to convert penalty
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Venezuela holds Brazil to draw as Vinicius Jr fails to convert penalty

The Hindu  

Brazil was held to a 1-1 draw at Venezuela, with Vinicius Junior missing a penalty in their CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier on Thursday. The result leaves the five-time World Cup winner in third place on 17 points -- the top six South American teams qualify automatically for the 2026 World Cup. Vinicius Junior, fresh from a hat-trick for Real Madrid …

Argentina and Brazil suffer jolts in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers
3 months, 1 week ago

Argentina and Brazil suffer jolts in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

World champion Argentina suffered its second defeat in CONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup with a James Rodriguez penalty condemning it to a 1-2 loss to Colombia on Tuesday while a lacklustre Brazil went down to Paraguay 0-1 in Asuncion. With Rodriguez prompting in midfield and Luis Diaz a threat with his pace down the flanks, Colombia was well …

Frustrating farewell for Luis Suarez as Uruguay held by Paraguay
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Frustrating farewell for Luis Suarez as Uruguay held by Paraguay

The Hindu  

Luis Suarez bade a frustrating farewell to international football on Friday as Uruguay were held to a 0-0 draw by Paraguay in South American 2026 World Cup qualifying. Suarez, 37, announced on Monday he was stepping down from international duty after a glittering 17-year career for Uruguay that saw him finish as the country’s top scorer with 69 goals from …

Argentina triumphs over Chile 3-0 in World Cup qualifiers without Messi, Di María
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Argentina triumphs over Chile 3-0 in World Cup qualifiers without Messi, Di María

New Indian Express  

BUENOS AIRES: Without the injured Lionel Messi and the retired Ángel Di María, Argentina cruised past Chile 3-0 to remain top of the South American 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The top six teams in the South American standings will qualify for the World Cup, which will be played in the United States, Mexico, and Canada in 2026. After winning the …

Images of Lionel Messi's ‘destroyed’ ankle go viral after freak Copa America final injury
5 months, 1 week ago

Images of Lionel Messi's ‘destroyed’ ankle go viral after freak Copa America final injury

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi went from crying tears of pain to tears of joy within minutes as Argentina won the 2024 Copa America by beating Colombia 1-0 in extra-time. Striker Lautaro Martinez scored the decisive goal in the second-half of extra-time and thus helped Argentina lift their second consecutive Copa America and their third consecutive major title, having also won the 2022 …

Argentina fans revel in their Copa America triumph, a brief respite from their country’s crises
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina fans revel in their Copa America triumph, a brief respite from their country’s crises

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentines taking to the streets to revel in their Copa América triumph late Sunday inhabit a very different place now than they did 19 months ago, when their World Cup win sent millions surging into the same Buenos Aires square in a howl of collective celebration. Fans on both sides of a bar window watch the …

Lionel Messi's pain turns into jubilation, lets out raw emotions during Argentina's Copa America title celebration
5 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi's pain turns into jubilation, lets out raw emotions during Argentina's Copa America title celebration

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi was left inconsolable as he broke down in tears after being forced off injured during the second half of the Copa America 2024 final between reigning world champions Argentina and Colombia at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. However, in less than an hour's time, all his tears and pain turned into jubilation as Argentina successfully defended the …

Copa America Final: Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Lautaro Martinez’s extra-time goal
5 months, 1 week ago

Copa America Final: Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Lautaro Martinez’s extra-time goal

The Hindu  

Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi’s second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 Sunday night on Lautaro Martínez’s 112th-minute goal. Martínez later ran to that bench to hug his captain after the goal that propelled Argentina to its record 16th Copa title. Late start In a match that started 1 hour, 22 minutes late because …

Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Messi gets hurt
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Messi gets hurt

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lionel Messi pumped his arms. Still, Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, beating Colombia 1-0 Sunday night on Lautaro Martínez’s 112th-minute goal. “It could not be better.” In a match that started 1 hour, 22 minutes late because of crowd trouble at Hard Rock Stadium, Argentina won its third straight major title following the …

Lautaro Martinez's late strike fires Argentina to record 16th Copa America title, beat Colombia 1-0 in extra-time
5 months, 1 week ago

Lautaro Martinez's late strike fires Argentina to record 16th Copa America title, beat Colombia 1-0 in extra-time

Hindustan Times  

Lautaro Martinez scored in the 111th minute as Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win the 2024 Copa America at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA. This is also Argentina's second consecutive Copa America title, in addition to the 2022 World Cup title they won between the two. This is Argentina's second consecutive Copa America title, in addition to the …

Lionel Messi exits Copa America final with apparent leg injury, ankle swollen
5 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi exits Copa America final with apparent leg injury, ankle swollen

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lionel Messi’s night ended early during the Copa America final when he emotionally exited the field in the 64th minute with an apparent leg injury on Sunday night, and cameras showed him later on the bench with a badly swollen right ankle. The 37-year-old appeared to suffer a noncontact injury while running on the pitch as …

Lautaro Martinez scores extra-time winner as Argentina clinch Copa America title
5 months, 1 week ago

Lautaro Martinez scores extra-time winner as Argentina clinch Copa America title

China Daily  

Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, forward Nicolas Gonzalez and forward Lautaro Martinez celebrate during the Copa America final against Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium. MIAMI GARDENS - Lautaro Martinez scored in the second half of extra time as Argentina secured their second consecutive Copa America title with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Colombia here on Sunday. Argentina picked up where they …

Argentina win record 16th Copa America in match marred by crowd chaos
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina win record 16th Copa America in match marred by crowd chaos

Al Jazeera  

Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 in extra time as the play was delayed by more than an hour with fans trying to storm the Hard Rock Stadium. Argentina have lifted their 16th Copa America title, with their biggest star Lionel Messi likely bidding farewell to international football. Argentina’s latest title, their 16th Copa win, comes on the back of their triumphs …

Argentina beats Colombia 1-0 in Copa America final after crowd control issues cause match delay
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina beats Colombia 1-0 in Copa America final after crowd control issues cause match delay

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 in the Copa America final Sunday evening in a match that was delayed more than an hour because of crowd issues, including fans breaching security gates. Video posted on social media showed fans, mostly wearing Colombia’s yellow and red colors, jumping over security railings near the southwest entrance of the stadium and …

Argentina vs Colombia highlights in pictures, Copa America 2024 final: Lionel Messi, James Rodriguez photos, gallery
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina vs Colombia highlights in pictures, Copa America 2024 final: Lionel Messi, James Rodriguez photos, gallery

The Hindu  

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 14: Angel Di Maria of Argentina celebrates with the trophy after the team's victory in the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Final match between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium on July 14, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images/AFP MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 14: Alejandro Garnacho of Argentina and Valentin Carboni of …

Copa America 2024: Argentina seek 'triple crown' as Colombia aim for upset in final
5 months, 1 week ago

Copa America 2024: Argentina seek 'triple crown' as Colombia aim for upset in final

Firstpost  

Argentina are looking to emulate Spain who are the only other team in international football to have won a World Cup in between two straight continental titles Colombia will take on Argentina in the Copa America final. AP Argentina can become the first South American team to win the ’triple crown’ of three straight major tournament titles if they can …

Argentina vs Colombia, Copa America 2024 final: Predicted lineups; Formations; Team news ahead of ARG v COL
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina vs Colombia, Copa America 2024 final: Predicted lineups; Formations; Team news ahead of ARG v COL

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is one win from leading Argentina to a record 16th Copa America title. FOLLOW: LIVE updates from Copa America final between Argentina vs Colombia Rodrigo De Paul and Enzo Fernandez will start in the centre of midfield, with Angel Di Maria and Alexis Mac Allister operating from the flanks. Daniel Munoz would have been the automatic choice at …

Argentina vs Colombia, Copa America 2024 final tactical preview: Where the match could be won or lost
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina vs Colombia, Copa America 2024 final tactical preview: Where the match could be won or lost

The Hindu  

It all began at this stage. Category Argentina stats Colombia stats Passes per sequence 4.3 3.3 Direct speed 0.97 1.28 Average possession 66.6% 57.3% Possession stats while ahead 50.7% 51.9% Pass percentage under high press 80.7% 78.3% Data courtesy: Opta Both sides have resorted to aggressive counter-pressing throughout the tournament. From an attacking perspective, it has enabled Argentina and Colombia …

Lionel Messi swansong likely if Argentina win the Copa America
5 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi swansong likely if Argentina win the Copa America

Hindustan Times  

The last three years have been truly golden for Lionel Messi. Not long ago, before the Copa America in 2021, he had not won a single major international trophy. In the space of three years, Messi has won the Copa America as well as the World Cup, and in both the tournaments he contributed massively for Argentina. In the space …

Argentina overcomes Lionel Messi injury to repeat as Copa América champions
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina overcomes Lionel Messi injury to repeat as Copa América champions

LA Times  

Lionel Messi hoists the Copa América championship trophy while celebrating with teammates following a 1-0 victory over Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sunday. Argentina won its second straight Copa América championship, overcoming Lionel Messi’s second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 Sunday night on Lautaro Martínez’s 112th-minute goal. In a match that started 1 hour, …

Copa América 2024: Argentina wins Miami final marred by chaotic crowd scenes and tearful Messi goodbye
5 months, 1 week ago

Copa América 2024: Argentina wins Miami final marred by chaotic crowd scenes and tearful Messi goodbye

CNN  

CNN — Argentina claimed its third straight major title with an extra-time victory over Colombia in Miami on Sunday, as a tearful Lionel Messi likely said goodbye to international soccer in a Copa América final delayed by crowd trouble. Fans try to enter the Copa América 2024 final between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium on July 14, 2024 …

Lionel Messi looks to lead Argentina to record 16th Copa America title in duel with Colombia
5 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi looks to lead Argentina to record 16th Copa America title in duel with Colombia

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lionel Messi is one win from leading Argentina to a record 16th Copa America title. “I’m concerned about what could happen tomorrow,” Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said through an interpreter. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez added it “would be great if we could reinforce security.” CONMEBOL said in a news release that “any action that tarnishes a global …

Copa America 2024: CONMEBOL opens investigation into Colombia vs Uruguay semifinal brawl
5 months, 1 week ago

Copa America 2024: CONMEBOL opens investigation into Colombia vs Uruguay semifinal brawl

The Hindu  

CONMEBOL has opened an investigation after Uruguay players clashed with Colombian fans at the end of their Copa America semifinal match on Wednesday, the South American football governing body said. After Colombia sealed a 1-0 victory in Charlotte, North Carolina, videos on social media showed what appeared to be Uruguay players climbing into the stands and exchanging blows with opposition …

Colombia Beat Uruguay 1-0 In Copa America 2024 Semifinal, Set To Face Lionel Messi's Argentina In Final
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Colombia Beat Uruguay 1-0 In Copa America 2024 Semifinal, Set To Face Lionel Messi's Argentina In Final

ABP News  

Colombia secured a thrilling 1-0 victory over Uruguay in the Copa America 2024 semifinal at Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina, United States on Thursday, July 11. ALSO ON ABP Live | India Unlikely To Tour Pakistan For 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, BCCI Eyes These Nations As Alternative Venues 10-Man Colombia Go Past Uruguay To Enter Copa America 2024 …

Colombia beats Uruguay 1-0 and will face Lionel Messi and Argentina in Copa America final
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Colombia beats Uruguay 1-0 and will face Lionel Messi and Argentina in Copa America final

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Colombia is headed to the Copa America championship game for the first time in 23 years after a contentious win over Uruguay in which it played the second half a man short and players brawled with fans in the stands following the final whistle. Despite Uruguay having 61.9% possession, Colombia held on to reach the championship for …

Colombia scrape past Uruguay to book Copa America final clash with Argentina
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Colombia scrape past Uruguay to book Copa America final clash with Argentina

India TV News  

Jefferson Lerma's goal in the 39th minute turned out to be a match-winning one as Colombia defeated Uruguay 1-0 in the second semifinal of Copa America to book a title clash with their South American neighbours Argentina. It proved to be a hard-fought win for Colombia as they played a player short during the entire second half after their defender …

Uruguay vs Colombia, Copa America 2024: Key battles to look out for in URU v COL semifinal
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Uruguay vs Colombia, Copa America 2024: Key battles to look out for in URU v COL semifinal

The Hindu  

Uruguay and Colombia play each other in a Copa America 2024 semifinal on Wednesday at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Here are some key battles on the pitch that can significantly impact the outcome of this semifinal between Uruguay and Colombia: Guillermo Varela-Luis Diaz Right-back Guillermo Varela will mostly likely be thronged into action as a …

Copa America 2024: Uruguay looks to slow down surging Colombia entering semifinals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Uruguay looks to slow down surging Colombia entering semifinals

The Hindu  

Uruguay is two wins away from a record-setting 16th Copa America title. “It is a team that has been working together for a while, and that allows them to have a good start together,” said Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa. “Both teams are going to adjust.” While it may not have been pretty, the win moved Uruguay a step closer to …

Messi’s 109th goal leads defending champion Argentina over Canada 2-0 and into Copa America final
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Messi’s 109th goal leads defending champion Argentina over Canada 2-0 and into Copa America final

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Lionel Messi and Argentina moved within one win of joining Spain as the only nations to win three straight major titles. “It’s insane what this team has done, what the Argentina national team is doing,” Messi said Tuesday night after his 109th international goal sealed a 2-0 victory over Canada that earned a berth in this …

Copa America 2024: Messi’s 109th goal helps defending champion Argentina reach final after beating Canada
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Messi’s 109th goal helps defending champion Argentina reach final after beating Canada

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi scored his 109th international goal and first of the tournament, helping defending champion Argentina beat Canada 2-0 on Tuesday night and into the Copa America final. Julian Alvarez put the Albiceleste ahead in the 22nd minute and Messi redirected Enzo Fernandez’s shot off the face of goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau in the 51st. Trying to string together championships in …

Copa America 2024: Who is the referee for the Argentina vs Canada semifinal match?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Who is the referee for the Argentina vs Canada semifinal match?

The Hindu  

Argentina and Canada face each other in the first Copa America 2024 semifinal on Tuesday at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. FOLLOW: LIVE updates from the Argentina vs Canada Copa America semifinal Maza began officiating in the Chilean Primera División during the 2014–15 season and refereed his first match on July 27, 2014, between Cobresal and Palestino. …

Copa America semifinal: Lionel Messi will start against Canada, says Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America semifinal: Lionel Messi will start against Canada, says Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi won't be stopped by a leg injury and will play in Argentina's Copa America semifinal against Canada on July 9 night. At 37, Messi has 13 Copa America goals and is four behind the record shared by Argentina's Norberto Méndez and Brazil's Zizinho but hasn't scored in this year's tournament. When he's available, he will play.” Seeking a …

Uruguay knock Brazil out on penalties to move into Copa America semifinals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Uruguay knock Brazil out on penalties to move into Copa America semifinals

Hindustan Times  

Uruguay edged Brazil 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Saturday after going down to 10 men in a bruising 0-0 draw at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to march into the semi-finals of the Copa America where they will face Colombia. Brazil's coach Dorival Junior, right escorts off the field Lucas Paqueta and teammates after their lost in a …

Uruguay vs Brazil quarterfinal highlights in pictures, Copa America 2024: Photo gallery
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Uruguay vs Brazil quarterfinal highlights in pictures, Copa America 2024: Photo gallery

The Hindu  

Brazil's Douglas Luiz, center, reacts after a penalty shootout against Uruguay during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match in Las Vegas, Saturday, July 6, 2024. Uruguay's Mathias Olivera celebrates defeating Brazil in a penalty shootout in a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match in Las Vegas, Saturday, July 6, 2024. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images/AFP Brazil's Lucas Paqueta and Uruguay's Manuel Ugarte battle …

Colombia cruises past Panama 5-0 in Copa America to advance to the semifinals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Colombia cruises past Panama 5-0 in Copa America to advance to the semifinals

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jhon Córdoba, James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz scored goals during a dominant first half to spark Colombia to a 5-0 win over Panama in the quarterfinals of the Copa America on Saturday. Colombia was awarded the penalty after Panama goalie Orlando Mosquera tripped up Colombia’s Jhon Arias, who was sprinting to save the ball from going out …

Copa America 2024: Colombia beats Panama to reach semifinals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Colombia beats Panama to reach semifinals

The Hindu  

Jhon Córdoba, James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz scored goals during a dominant first half to spark Colombia to a 5-0 win over Panama in the quarterfinals of the Copa America on Saturday. Colombia was awarded the penalty after Panama goalie Orlando Mosquera tripped up Colombia’s Jhon Arias, who was sprinting to save the ball from going out of bounds near …

Colombia vs Panama highlights, COL 5-0 PAN, Copa America 2024: Los Cafeteros comfortably enters semifinals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Colombia vs Panama highlights, COL 5-0 PAN, Copa America 2024: Los Cafeteros comfortably enters semifinals

The Hindu  

HIGHLIGHTS STARTING XIs Colombia: Vargas, Mojica, Cuesta, Sanchez, Munoz, Arias, Uribe, Rios, Diaz, Cordoba, Rodriguez Panama: Mosquera, Blackman, Cordoba, Martinez, Barcenas, Welch, Davis, Fajardo, Murillo, Farina, Miller PREVIEW Panama will aim to continue its fairytale run at the Copa America against a high-flying Colombia in the quarter-finals on Saturday in Glendale, Arizona. Panama finished second in Group C, outperforming the …

Uruguay vs Brazil, Copa America 2024: Three key battles to look out for in URU v BRA quarterfinal
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Uruguay vs Brazil, Copa America 2024: Three key battles to look out for in URU v BRA quarterfinal

The Hindu  

In a South American special in the Copa America 2024 quarterfinals, Uruguay and Brazil will meet each other on Saturday at the Allegiant Stadium in Nevada, Las Vegas. FOLLOW: LIVE updates of the Copa America 2024 quarterfinal between Uruguay and Brazil With 24 Copa titles between the two heavyweights, both sides have players who can set up brilliant individual battles …

Copa America 2024: How Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martinez went from a second-fiddle goalie to becoming Argentina’s Man Friday
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: How Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martinez went from a second-fiddle goalie to becoming Argentina’s Man Friday

The Hindu  

It is apt when Emiliano Martinez is often remembered by his nickname Dibu – the name of an Argentinian cartoon character that comes from the Spanish word for ‘drawing’ – given that more often than not, his performance between the sticks and under the crossbar is nothing short of a portrait on a canvas. On Thursday, the goalkeeper added another …

Lionel Messi misses penalty but Argentina reach Copa America semi-finals with shoot-out win over Ecuador
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lionel Messi misses penalty but Argentina reach Copa America semi-finals with shoot-out win over Ecuador

Firstpost  

In the penalty shoot-out, Lionel Messi missed the opening kick, chipping against the bar, but Argentina recovered to win the shoot-out 4-2 and storm into the semi-finals. Argentina qualified for the 2024 Copa America semi-finals after a penalty shoot-out win over Ecuador on Friday. In the penalty shoot-out, Lionel Messi missed the opening kick, chipping against the bar, but goalkeeper …

Argentina reaches Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks after 1-1 draw
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Argentina reaches Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks after 1-1 draw

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Lionel Messi stepped up to take Argentina’s first penalty kick in a Copa America shootout against Ecuador, just like he did in the 2022 World Cup final victory over France. “I was pretty upset,” he said, “but at the same time I was secure.” He had confidence in goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who saved Argentina’s bid for a second …

Copa America 2024: Smooth sailing for Argentina, Uruguay emerges as credible challengers
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Smooth sailing for Argentina, Uruguay emerges as credible challengers

The Hindu  

The 48th edition of the Copa America began on June 14, with the United States hosting the tournament. Uruguay looking strong under Marcelo Bielsa Amidst all the hype surrounding Argentina, Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay has flexed its muscles, making a strong case for being favourites to clinch the title for a record 16th time in Copa America 2024. | Photo Credit: …

The Copa America quarterfinals will have plenty of intrigue, even if Lionel Messi can’t participate
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The Copa America quarterfinals will have plenty of intrigue, even if Lionel Messi can’t participate

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Lionel Messi’s leg injury was the only major obstacle that fell into Argentina’s path while it rolled through group play and into the Copa America quarterfinals. The 15-time Copa America champion Albiceleste are still the undeniable favorites in the Americas’ biggest soccer tournament when quarterfinal play gets underway, but the other 15-time Copa champs — Uruguay — …

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