Liverpool’s Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez sink Brazil and Argentina on night of South American shocks
1 year, 1 month ago

Liverpool’s Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez sink Brazil and Argentina on night of South American shocks

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Luis Diaz scored twice as Colombia stunned Brazil 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier, days after his father was released by kidnappers. The Liverpool striker netted twice in four minutes late in the second half, watched by his father Luiz Manuel Diaz who was held for 12 days before his release last week. Colombia’s first win over Brazil for eight years lifts them into third in the South American qualifying table with Brazil, who suffered a second successive defeat in the competition, down to fifth. On a night of surprises, goals from Ronald Araujo and Darwin Nunez saw Uruguay beat Argentina 2-0. open image in gallery Darwin Nunez celebrates as Lionel Messi looks on Lionel Messi struggled to impose himself, hitting the crossbar in the second half as Argentina’s 100 per cent record since lifting the World Cup was ended.

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Argentina beat Peru as Uruguay hold Brazil
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez spotted celebrating in ex-Everton star's face after Uruguay score 101st-minute winner to beat Colombia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez spotted celebrating in ex-Everton star's face after Uruguay score 101st-minute winner to beat Colombia

Daily Mail  

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez celebrated in front of former Everton defender Yerry Mina as Uruguay beat Colombia 3-2 in an epic South American World Cup qualifier. Ugarte's winner sparked wild celebrations, both on the field and in the stands, with Uruguayan striker Nunez reacting by celebrating in the face of Colombia's Mina. Darwin Nunez celebrated Uruguay's last-gasp winner in front …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Ugarte strikes late to hand Uruguay thrilling 3-2 win over Colombia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Ugarte strikes late to hand Uruguay thrilling 3-2 win over Colombia

The Hindu  

Manuel Ugarte scored a last-gasp winner to give Uruguay a dramatic 3-2 home victory over Colombia at the Centenario Stadium in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Friday. The Manchester United midfielder grabbed the winner from close range 11 minutes into stoppage time to settle a thrilling contest and end Uruguay’s four-game winless streak in their campaign to qualify …

World Cup qualifiers: Argentina suffer shock defeat vs Paraguay, Brazil draw
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Liverpool's Darwin Nunez shines as they secure narrow victory against RB Leipzig in Champions League
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Liverpool's Darwin Nunez shines as they secure narrow victory against RB Leipzig in Champions League

The Hindu  

Liverpool secured a narrow 1-0 victory at RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Darwin Nunez took full advantage of a rare start with the winner in his side's 100% start, scoring the winning goal with a header. Liverpool maintained their impressive start to the group phase with nine points, sandwiched between Premier League rivals Aston Villa and …

Ex-players bemused after Darwin Nunez denied penalty for Liverpool in Champions League
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-players bemused after Darwin Nunez denied penalty for Liverpool in Champions League

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez poked in his second …

Liverpool legend claims Darwin Nunez's days 'could be numbered' after scoring just ONE league goal this season - before Uruguayan breaks the deadlock against RB Leipzig
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Liverpool legend claims Darwin Nunez's days 'could be numbered' after scoring just ONE league goal this season - before Uruguayan breaks the deadlock against RB Leipzig

Daily Mail  

Liverpool legend Steve McManaman has insisted Darwin Nunez 'needs to start producing' for the Reds after an underwhelming start to the campaign. Liverpool legend Steve McManaman has insisted Darwin Nunez 'needs to start producing' McManaman claimed Nunez's days 'could be numbered' amid his struggling goalscoring form 'Salah stepped up, Jota to a certain extent has stepped up and Luis Diaz …

Darwin Nunez goes from maverick to team player and helps Liverpool escape with victory
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Darwin Nunez goes from maverick to team player and helps Liverpool escape with victory

The Telegraph  

Say what you like about Darwin Nunez but he is lethal from 1.51 yards. The Uruguayan’s poacher’s goal in Leipzig means Arne Slot could have more records than the British Library by the end of his first season. The Dutchman has guided his side where no Liverpool team has been before by winning eleven of their first twelve games of …

Messi's Vintage Masterpiece As Argentina Soar to 6-0 Victory Over Bolivia in CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying Match
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Messi's Vintage Masterpiece As Argentina Soar to 6-0 Victory Over Bolivia in CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying Match

News 18  

Argentina dominated Bolivia in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying match, with Lionel Messi scoring a hat trick. The home team took the lead in the 19th minute through Lautaro Martinez's goal, and continued to dominate throughout the match. Messi provided three assists and two goals, showcasing his incredible skill and experience. Argentina secured a comfortable victory and are top of …

Argentina goalkeeper Martínez under fire for hitting TV cameraman after loss to Colombia
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Argentina goalkeeper Martínez under fire for hitting TV cameraman after loss to Colombia

Associated Press  

BOGOTA, Colombia — A TV cameraman said Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez “slapped me” after Colombia’s 2-1 win in a World Cup qualifying match. Jhonny Jackson told Colombian media he approached Martínez after the final whistle in Barranquilla on Tuesday as the goalkeeper greeted another player. “As the journalistic authority in this country, ACORD wants FIFA to produce an exemplary sanction …

Argentina and Brazil suffer jolts in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers
3 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Colombia edges Argentina 2-1, Brazil loses to Paraguay in South American World Cup qualifying
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Colombia edges Argentina 2-1, Brazil loses to Paraguay in South American World Cup qualifying

New Indian Express  

BARRANQUILLA: Two South American soccer powerhouses lost in World Cup qualifying Tuesday in the absence of their biggest stars, with Lionel Messi missing Argentina's 2-1 loss to Colombia and Neymar still on the sidelines for Brazil's upset defeat in Paraguay. James Rodríguez scored from the penalty spot and had an assist to help Colombia edge defending champion Argentina 2-1 in …

Rodrygo scores and Brazil beats Ecuador 1-0 in South American World Cup qualifying
4 months ago

Rodrygo scores and Brazil beats Ecuador 1-0 in South American World Cup qualifying

Associated Press  

CURITIBA, Brazil — Real Madrid star Rodrygo scored a goal in the first half and Brazil defeated Ecuador 1-0 on Friday end a three-match losing streak in South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Five-time world champion Brazil lost consecutive matches to Uruguay, Colombia and Argentina at the end of last year and was in sixth place in the …

Frustrating farewell for Luis Suarez as Uruguay held by Paraguay
4 months 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 runs in 12 tries in 79-5 demolition of Uruguay
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Argentina runs in 12 tries in 79-5 demolition of Uruguay

Associated Press  

MALDONADO, Uruguay — Winger Ignacio Mendy had a double inside 12 minutes and finished with three tries as Argentina overwhelmed Uruguay 79-5 on Saturday in the first official test between them in 18 years. After tying the home series with France, new Pumas coach Filipe Contepomi used the match to try several new or returning players, including the Benetton winger …

Copa America Final: Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Lautaro Martinez’s extra-time goal
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Lautaro Martinez's late strike fires Argentina to record 16th Copa America title, beat Colombia 1-0 in extra-time
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Lautaro Martinez scores extra-time winner as Argentina clinch Copa America title
5 months, 3 weeks 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 beats Colombia 1-0 in Copa America final after crowd control issues cause match delay
5 months, 3 weeks 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 LIVE score, ARG 1-0 COL, streaming info, Copa America 2024 final: When and where to watch Lionel Messi, Preview
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina vs Colombia LIVE score, ARG 1-0 COL, streaming info, Copa America 2024 final: When and where to watch Lionel Messi, Preview

The Hindu  

LIVE UPDATES PREVIEW Lionel Messi is one win from leading Argentina to a record 16th Copa America title. It’ll happen Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium, which hosted two group stage matches and will be the site of seven games during the 2026 World Cup. FOLLOW: LIVE updates from Copa America final between Argentina vs Colombia Ahead of the match, …

Colombia vs Uruguay, Copa America brawl: Luis Suárez supports teammates' decision to enter stands
5 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Colombia Beat Uruguay 1-0 In Copa America 2024 Semifinal, Set To Face Lionel Messi's Argentina In Final
5 months, 4 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, 4 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 …

Uruguay's Darwin Nunez gets into ugly brawl with crowd, punches exchanged with fans at Copa America
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Uruguay's Darwin Nunez gets into ugly brawl with crowd, punches exchanged with fans at Copa America

India TV News  

A huge controversy erupted in the Uruguay-Colombia Copa America semi-final when a group of fans clashed with Uruguayan players in North Carolina before the security personnel had to step in. After Colombia sealed a 1-0 victory in the semi-finals, videos flooded of Uruguay's forward Darwin Nunez climbing up the stands and exchanging proper blows. Uruguay's captain Jose Maria Gimenez reckoned …

Colombia scrape past Uruguay to book Copa America final clash with Argentina
5 months, 4 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 footballers clash with Colombia fans after Copa America match
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Uruguay footballers clash with Colombia fans after Copa America match

Al Jazeera  

Uruguay captain Jose Maria Gimenez said his players were trying to defend their families from violent fans. Uruguay’s football players clashed with Colombia fans following their Copa America semifinal defeat, and security personnel had to step in to restore order. “I thought that the incident ended with some argument on the midfield and when I saw that happening I went …

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

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

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

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

Emi Martinez saves Argentina after Lionel Messi misses penalty in Copa America shootout win over Ecuador to reach semis
6 months ago

Emi Martinez saves Argentina after Lionel Messi misses penalty in Copa America shootout win over Ecuador to reach semis

Hindustan Times  

Argentina beat Ecuador 4-2 on penalties to move into the semi-finals of the Copa America on Thursday after goalkeeper Emi Martinez made two saves in the shootout following a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Emiliano Martinez of Argentina saves the first penalty from Angel Mena of Ecuador in the penalty shoot out during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 quarter-final match …

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

Brazil to face Uruguay after Colombia draw
6 months ago

Brazil to face Uruguay after Colombia draw

China Daily  

A stunning free kick from Brazil's Raphinha beats Colombia's goalkeeper David Ospina to score the opening goal in their Copa America Group D match in Santa Clara, California, on Tuesday. AP SANTA CLARA, California — Colombia came from behind to grab a 1-1 draw with Brazil on Tuesday, ensuring its qualification to the Copa America quarterfinals as group winner. An …

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

Copa America 2024: Brazil reaches quarterfinals after 1-1 draw against Colombia
6 months, 1 week ago

Copa America 2024: Brazil reaches quarterfinals after 1-1 draw against Colombia

The Hindu  

Brazil played out an action-packed 1-1 draw with Colombia in California on Tuesday to set up a mouth-watering Copa America quarter-final against Uruguay. Daniel Munoz’s first-half strike for Colombia cancelled out an impressive early free kick from Brazil’s Raphinha. The match between Colombia, unbeaten since March 2022, and five-time World Cup winner Brazil lived up to its firecracker billing as …

Colombia beat Costa Rica 3-0 to book spot in Copa America knock-outs
6 months, 1 week ago

Colombia beat Costa Rica 3-0 to book spot in Copa America knock-outs

Hindustan Times  

Colombia cruised to a 3-0 win over Costa Rica in Group D on Friday and booked their spot in the Copa America quarter-finals thanks to strikes from Luis Diaz, Davinson Sanchez and Jhon Cordoba. Colombia top their group with six points after two matches, ahead of Costa Rica and Brazil, who have one point each. Colombia started the match well …

Uruguay routs Bolivia 5-0 at Copa America as Núñez scores in 7th straight game
6 months, 1 week ago

Uruguay routs Bolivia 5-0 at Copa America as Núñez scores in 7th straight game

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Darwin Núñez and his Uruguayan teammates romped through Bolivia’s defense as if it were a training game. Núñez scored in his seventh straight international match, a 5-0 rout on Thursday night that moved Uruguay a to the verge of a Copa America quarterfinal. Maximiliano Araújo scored his second goal of the tournament in the 77th, and …

Uruguay routs Bolivia 5-0 at Copa America as Núñez scores in 7th straight game
6 months, 1 week ago

Uruguay routs Bolivia 5-0 at Copa America as Núñez scores in 7th straight game

New Indian Express  

EAST RUTHERFORD: Darwin Núñez and his Uruguayan teammates romped through Bolivia's defense as if it were a training game. Núñez scored in his seventh straight international match, a 5-0 rout on Thursday night that moved Uruguay a to the verge of a Copa America quarterfinal. “It would be incorrect to make conclusions.” Facundo Pellistri put the Uruguayans ahead in the …

Brazil held to 0-0 draw by Costa Rica in a stunner to open Copa America group play
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Brazil held to 0-0 draw by Costa Rica in a stunner to open Copa America group play

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Brazil was held to a 0-0 draw by Costa Rica on Monday night, with the international powerhouse inauspiciously failing to break through in its Copa America opener. Although Brazil controlled play and outshot Costa Rica 18-2, the Seleção was held scoreless by a defense led by goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira, who made three saves while recording the team’s …

A look at the teams in the Copa America
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A look at the teams in the Copa America

Associated Press  

A capsule look at each team in the 2024 Copa America: GROUP A Argentina Best Finish: titles in 1921, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1937, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1959, 1991, 1993, and 2021. ___ Peru Best finish: titles in 1939 and 1975 Coach: Jorge Fossati Key players: Pedro Gallese, Luis Advíncula, Gianluca Lapadula WHAT TO KNOW: Fossati became Peru coach …

Colombia routs sloppy US 5-1 in Copa America warmup, extends unbeaten streak to 22 games
7 months ago

Colombia routs sloppy US 5-1 in Copa America warmup, extends unbeaten streak to 22 games

Associated Press  

— Matt Turner kept falling to the field, the American goalkeeper punching the ground in frustration. It was the Americans’ first four-goal loss since a 4-0 defeat in a 2016 World Cup qualifier at Costa Rica that caused the U.S. Soccer Federation to fire coach Jurgen Klinsmann. “From the 75th minute on, it was I think a lack of respect …

Argentina comes from behind to beat Costa Rica 3-1 in friendly
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Argentina comes from behind to beat Costa Rica 3-1 in friendly

The Hindu  

Angel Di Maria, Alexis Mac Allister and Lautaro Martinez rescued Argentina on Tuesday as the world champions came from behind to beat Costa Rica 3-1 in an international friendly in Los Angeles. The South American giant, missing injured captain Lionel Messi, wrapped up their two-match tour of the United States with a deserved victory at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. …

Wild celebrations ensue as Daniel Munoz scores absolute screamer to seal a historic 1-0 victory for Colombia against Spain at the London Stadium - thanks to a sensational assist from Liverpool star Lu
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Wild celebrations ensue as Daniel Munoz scores absolute screamer to seal a historic 1-0 victory for Colombia against Spain at the London Stadium - thanks to a sensational assist from Liverpool star Lu

Daily Mail  

Daniel Munoz capitalised on a sensational winding run from Liverpool forward Luis Diaz to score a stunning goal and seal a 1-0 victory for Colombia in their friendly against Spain on Friday. According to the Royal Spanish Football Federation the game was being played at West Ham's home ground as part of a new sponsorship arrangement with events agency Stage …

US shakes off shocking loss, advances to Women’s Gold Cup semis with a 3-0 win over Colombia
10 months ago

US shakes off shocking loss, advances to Women’s Gold Cup semis with a 3-0 win over Colombia

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Six days after the United States got very publicly knocked down by Mexico, the Americans got back up and started swinging again — sometimes almost literally. The U.S. had more than enough toughness and talent to win a chippy match with Colombia and to keep moving forward in the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup. Let’s learn from it, …

Argentina beats Brazil 1-0 to secure spot at Paris 2024 and eliminate archrival
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Argentina beats Brazil 1-0 to secure spot at Paris 2024 and eliminate archrival

The Hindu  

Brazil will not defend its Olympic men’s football title in Paris after losing 1-0 to its regional rival Argentina on Sunday. South America’s Olympic qualifying for men’s football offers two spots in Paris 2024, with the remaining berth to be decided later Sunday when Paraguay and Venezuela face off. “We suffered, we waited for this goal, but at the end …

Argentina Knock Defending Champions Brazil Out of Paris Olympics
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Argentina Knock Defending Champions Brazil Out of Paris Olympics

News 18  

Brazil were denied the chance of winning a third straight men’s Olympic football title after a 1-0 defeat to Argentina on Sunday knocked them out of qualifying for the Paris Games. Champions in Rio 2016 and the Covid-delayed 2020 Tokyo Games, Brazil only needed a draw against their arch continental rivals on the final day of the South American pre-Olympic …

Argentina beats Brazil 1-0 to secure spot at Paris Olympics and eliminate archrival
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Argentina beats Brazil 1-0 to secure spot at Paris Olympics and eliminate archrival

Associated Press  

CARACAS — Brazil will not defend its Olympic men’s soccer title in Paris after losing 1-0 to its regional rival Argentina on Sunday. South America’s Olympic qualifying for men’s soccer offered two spots in Paris, where the men’s tournament starts July 24. “We suffered, we waited for this goal, but at the end we got it.” Brazil last failed to …

From the ridiculous to the sublime, Darwin Nunez is Liverpool’s folk hero for a reason
11 months, 4 weeks ago

From the ridiculous to the sublime, Darwin Nunez is Liverpool’s folk hero for a reason

The Independent  

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