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The Premier League's players were prominent in both tournaments, contributing 34 goals combined—more than any other league. England's average expected goals (xG) of 0.78 in the group stage and 0.93 for the entire tournament was among the lowest The Euros averaged 2,671 more spectators per match than
Canadian superstar Drake has lost a $300,000 bet after Canada lost by 2-0 to Argentina in the Copa America semifinal on Tuesday.
Argentina edged past Ecuador 4-2 on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw to secure a spot in the Copa America semi-finals. Despite a shaky start with Lionel Messi missing his penalty, Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez emerged as the hero, saving two crucial spot-kicks. Goals from Julian Alvare
The US Soccer Federation reacted strongly to the racist abuse directed at several players following their disappointing 2-1 loss to Panama in the Copa America. Folarin Balogun, Chris Richards, Timothy Weah, and Weston McKennie were all subjected to online attacks after the team's defeat in Atlanta.
Argentina became the first team to secure a spot in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Copa America, thanks to Lautaro Martinez's late goal that clinched a 1-0 victory against Chile. The defending champions dominated the match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, registering 22 shots. Argentina's best chan
World champions Argentina will face Peru, Chile, and a yet-to-be-determined Concacaf team in the group stages of the Copa America, which will be held in the United States next summer. Their longtime rivals Brazil will also be participating in the tournament and will be facing Colombia, Paraguay, and
Emiliano Martinez saved three penalties as Argentina beat Colombia in a semi-final shootout to advance to Saturday's Copa America final against Brazil. The Aston Villa keeper denied Davinson Sanchez, Yerry Mina and Edwin Cardona from the spot after the game ended 1-1. Lionel Messi set up Lautaro Mar
Lionel Messi scored twice as he became Argentina's most capped player in their 4-1 win Copa America win over Bolivia. The Barcelona forward, 34, made his 148th international appearance, to take Javier Mascherano's record. Messi set up Papu Gomez's sixth-minute opener, before scoring a penalty and ad
Argentina secured a victory over Uruguay at the Copa America thanks to a winner from Guido Rodriguez. Rodriguez, making his first start for his country since June 2019, headed in off a post early on following a cross from Lionel Messi. Uruguay had a penalty appeal by striker Edinson Cavani turned do
Lionel Messi scored a stunning free kick as Argentina drew with Chile after the Copa America paid a spectacular tribute to Diego Maradona. Messi curled home from the edge of the area towards the end of the first half of the Group A opener. But Eduardo Vargas headed in an equaliser after Arturo Vidal
Hosts Brazil began the defence of their Copa America title with a comfortable victory over a Covid-affected Venezuela in the tournament's opening match. Talisman Neymar scored one and assisted another, adding a second for Tite's side with a second-half penalty before setting up Gabriel Barbosa late
The Copa America, which is set to start on Sunday, can go ahead in Brazil, the country's Supreme Court has decided. Judges held an emergency session on Thursday to consider requests to halt the competition because of the coronavirus pandemic. It was argued that hosting the tournament would endanger
Brazil's players have criticised the decision to hold the Copa America in their country. South American Football Confederation Conmebol moved the tournament from Argentina on 1 June. Co-hosts Colombia had already been dropped amid civil unrest there. "For different reasons, be they humanitarian or p
The 2021 Copa America will be hosted by Brazil, after Argentina was stripped of the tournament just two weeks before it starts. The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) said Argentina was removed as host because of the "present circumstances". The country is currently experiencing a surg
Neymar has been stripped of the Brazil captaincy for next month's Copa America and will be replaced by his Paris St-Germain team-mate Dani Alves. The 27-year-old forward, given the role eight months ago but under pressure after recent disciplinary issues, was informed by manager Tite on Saturday. Al
