Lionel Messi’s hamstring injury has cast a dark shadow over Argentina’s Copa América campaign, with coach Lionel Scaloni unsure if his star player will be fit for Thursday’s quarter-final against Ecuador. Messi’s absence from Argentina’s final group stage match against Peru on Saturday has raised alarm bells, and Scaloni’s cautious approach suggests the situation is […]
Uruguay emerged victorious from Group C at the Copa América with a hard-fought 1-0 win over the United States. Assistant coach Diego Reyes, speaking in manager Marcelo Bielsa’s absence due to suspension, emphasized the team’s adaptability and resilience as key takeaways from the match. This victory secured top spot in the group and a quarter-final […]
With the knockout stages of the Copa América looming, Brazil faces Colombia in a crucial clash on Tuesday. Both teams have already secured their passage to the quarter-finals, but top spot in Group D hangs in the balance. Brazil coach Dorival Jr acknowledges the challenge posed by Colombia, praising them as “one of the best […]
Ecuador is gearing up for “another final” as they advance to a quarter-final clash with defending champions Argentina in the Copa América, head coach Felix Sanchez (48) announced on Sunday. Ecuador finished level with Mexico on four points after a 0-0 draw in Group B, but Sanchez’s squad secured a place in the knockout stages […]
In a dazzling display of footballing fireworks, Vinicius Junior lit up the Copa America stage, leaving Paraguay’s defense in tatters and Brazil’s coach, Dorival Junior, grinning from ear to ear. The Real Madrid speedster, who had been as quiet as a church mouse in Brazil’s opener against Costa Rica, roared back to life with a […]
The aftermath of the United States’ 2-1 defeat to Panama at the Copa América was marred by online racist abuse directed towards some American players, prompting a strong condemnation from the US Soccer Federation. “There is absolutely no place in the game for such hateful and discriminatory behaviour,” the federation declared in a statement. They […]
Uruguay kickstarted their Copa América campaign in dominant fashion, securing a resounding 5-0 victory over Bolivia at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. This win marks the first time since 2000 that Uruguay has opened the tournament with consecutive victories, propelling them into the knockout stages for the third consecutive edition. Despite Darwin Núñez missing […]
In a heated match at MetLife Stadium, Argentina secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Chile, advancing to the quarterfinals of the Copa América. The reigning champions extended their impressive run to 21 wins in 22 internationals, but not without a fierce battle. Chile, led by Argentinian manager Ricardo Gareca, put up a stubborn resistance, with […]
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has called for his team to focus on the present as they begin their Copa America title defense against Canada on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Scaloni acknowledged the team’s recent success in winning the 2021 Copa America and the 2022 World Cup but emphasized the need […]
Brazil football legend Ronaldinho has refused to support the national team at the upcoming Copa América. The former star cited a decline in quality that he finds alarming and feels sorry for their fans. Ronaldinho, who won the trophy with Brazil in 1999 and the World Cup in 2002, lamented what he perceives as a […]
