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 to hit counter-attacks of their own when the opponent’s defence is out of shape during transitional play. Colombia’s James Rodriguez finds second wind Lorenzo’s men have the fourth-lowest xGA in Copa America 2024 - 2.91 On average, opponents have managed to generate a 0.062 xGA per shot - the second-lowest in the tournament behind Mexico, which suffered a group stage exit. Therefore, expect a packed midfield, shifting the play to the flanks where the Argentina fullbacks like Tagliafico and Molina will clash against Colombia’s wide-central midfielders in Lerma and Arias.

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Hindustan Times  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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China Daily  

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

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Firstpost  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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5 months, 1 week ago

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Daily Mail  

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5 months, 1 week ago

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The Hindu  

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5 months, 1 week ago

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The Hindu  

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5 months, 1 week ago

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News 18  

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5 months, 1 week ago

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Associated Press  

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5 months, 1 week ago

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The Independent  

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5 months, 1 week ago

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Associated Press  

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5 months, 1 week ago

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LA Times  

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5 months, 1 week ago

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CNN  

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5 months, 1 week ago

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LA Times  

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5 months, 1 week ago

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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 …

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The Hindu  

Uruguay will be hoping to leave the Copa America 2024 with some silverware when it faces a spirited Canada in the third place match on Saturday at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Canada head coach Jesse Marsch will continue to not have midfielder Tajon Buchanan available for selection after the player went through a surgery for …

Uruguay coach Bielsa defends players after Copa America brawl
5 months, 1 week ago

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The Hindu  

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5 months, 1 week ago

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Associated Press  

BERLIN — Sports fans: How about this for a Super Sunday? Start with the men’s singles final at Wimbledon, then take in the soccer European Championship title match between Spain and England, before finishing the day with the Copa America soccer showpiece: Argentina against Colombia. Alcaraz beat Djokovic in five sets in last year’s final to capture his first title …

'If Someone is Attacking Your family...': Luis Suarez Defends Uruguay Players Entering Stands Amid Copa America Brawl
5 months, 1 week ago

'If Someone is Attacking Your family...': Luis Suarez Defends Uruguay Players Entering Stands Amid Copa America Brawl

News 18  

Uruguay striker Luis Suárez defended his teammates’ decision to enter the stands following a 1-0 loss to Colombia in the Copa America semifinals, saying the action was necessary to defend families and supporters. “Obviously when one has your woman, your little child, your father, elderly people you want to go and see if they’re OK,” Suárez said. “But then I …

Uruguay vs Colombia: CONMEBOL Open Probe Into Violent Clashes at End of Copa Semi-final
5 months, 1 week ago

Uruguay vs Colombia: CONMEBOL Open Probe Into Violent Clashes at End of Copa Semi-final

News 18  

Copa America organisers CONMEBOL have opened a disciplinary investigation into the “acts of violence” at the end of Wednesday’s semi-final between Uruguay and Colombia in Charlotte. Uruguay’s Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez was among the players who waded into the stands at the Bank of America Stadium and exchanged punches with fans during what CONMEBOL called “unacceptable” scenes. Uruguay central defender …

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 vs Uruguay, Copa America brawl: Luis Suárez supports teammates' decision to enter stands
5 months, 1 week ago

Colombia vs Uruguay, Copa America brawl: Luis Suárez supports teammates' decision to enter stands

India TV News  

Luis Suárez has come out in support of his Uruguay teammates who stormed into the stands after the 1-0 loss at the hands of Colombia by saying that it was an act needed to defend their families and kids. Uruguay forward Darwin Núñez went into the stands and threw punches at the Colombian fans before the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police restored …

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa hits out at Copa America organizers, says it ‘has not been professional’
5 months, 1 week ago

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa hits out at Copa America organizers, says it ‘has not been professional’

New York Times  

Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa lashed out against Copa America organizers on Friday, saying the tournament “has not been professional” as he criticized the security and pitch conditions in the United States. GO DEEPER How Uruguay vs Colombia descended into chaos - and the questions raised by the ugly scenes When asked ahead of Uruguay’s third-place playoff against Canada — …

James Rodríguez is enjoying a stunning revival with Colombia at Copa América
5 months, 1 week ago

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Associated Press  

Luis Díaz was unable to control his excitement — and tears — when talking about James Rodríguez, the key player in Colombia’s journey to the Copa America final against Argentina on Sunday. But Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo put his faith in him and James has rewarded that by reemerging as, arguably, the best player at the tournament, establishing himself as …

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