Lionel Messi will skip Argentina’s last Copa America group match against Peru on Saturday because of a right leg injury. Messi hurt his leg in Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Chile on Tuesday that clinched a quarterfinal berth for the defending champions. The Argentina superstar received treatment on his right thigh area after getting kicked by…
Aston Villa has signed Netherlands defender Ian Maatsen from Premier League rivals Chelsea, the club announced Friday on its website. No fee was disclosed, but several British media outlets reported Maatsen had moved to Villa in a deal worth 37.5 million pounds (47.4 million dollars, 44.3 million euros). The 22-year-old left-back was a member of…
Polish referee Szymon Marciniak will take charge of first round of 16 match of Euro 2024 between Switzerland and Italy in Berlin. Marciniak is one of the best referees in the world and was in charge of the 2022 FIFA World Cup final between France and Argentina. Marciniak will be joined by fellow countrymen Tomasz…
Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann dodged questions about who he planned to play in attack for Saturday’s last 16 Euro 2024 clash against Denmark after fans and pundits appeared torn on whether Kai Havertz or Niclas Fullkrug should start. Havertz started in all three of Germany’s group games, with a goal and assist in 211 minutes…
PREVIEW Familiar opponents Italy and Switzerland meet in the Euro 2024 last 16 in Berlin on Saturday, and while familiarity hasn’t bred contempt, there is also no fear from the Swiss in facing a country many of their players call home. Italians and Swiss have long had close ties, sharing a border and Italian is…
Being held in the United States of America, the Copa America 2024 has already started to throw up some surprises. Going into matchday 3, some big names might have to claw into their reserves to secure a quarterfinals spot. Here is what each team in the Copa America 2024 needs to do to qualify for…
Having topped the group and with the whole nation behind his team, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has tough decisions to make ahead of a last-16 clash with a Denmark side who have smouldered, but not yet caught fire at Euro 2024. From Berlin to Braunschweig, the question on every German fan’s lips is who will…
Brazil faces Paraguay in its Copa America Group D match in Las Vegas on Friday after a disappointing goalless draw against lowly Costa Rica in its opener left the five-time World Cup winner questioning how to sharpen its cutting edge. A wasteful Brazil side dominated possession but was clueless on how to beat an ultra-defensive…
Davinson Sánchez and Jhon Córdoba scored three minutes apart in the second half, and Colombia advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals with a 3-0 win over Costa Rica on Friday. Colombia controlled possession (62%) for the second straight game and led 1-0 at halftime on Luis Díaz’s penalty kick in the 31st minute. Los Cafeteros…
Brazil faces Paraguay in its Copa America Group D match in Las Vegas on Friday after a disappointing goalless draw against lowly Costa Rica in its opener. As expected, Brazil has a superior head-to-head record and will be heavy favourites to win their second Group D match. However, Paraguay will hope to take inspiration from…
