Tag: Argentina
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Copa America 2024 Final: Argentina beat Colombia to win 16th record title
Argentina have successfully defended their Copa America title after beating Colombia 1-0 in the final on Sunday night. The Albiceleste needed a late extra-time goal from Lautaro Martinez to seal the victory at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. Martínez, who is the tournament’s top scorer, ran onto a through ball from Giovani Lo Celso and lifted…
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Copa America 2024 Final: Argentina’s Lionel Messi sends message
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has sent a heartfelt message on Instagram ahead of his country’s 2024 Copa America final against Colombia on Sunday. Argentina will face with Colombia in this year’s Copa America final at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida. Ahead of the encounter, Messi posted a couple of pictures in an Instagram post…
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Copa America 2024: Messi hails two Argentina players after 2-0 win over Canada
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has heaped praises on two of his teammates after their Copa America semi-final 2-0 win over Canada on Tuesday. Two goals from Julian Alvarez and Messi gave Argentina the victory over Canada. Speaking after the game, Messi hailed Angel Di María and Ota Nicolás Otamendi for their impact on the team…
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Copa America 2024: Full semi-final fixtures confirmed
All the four teams in the 2024 Copa America semi-finals have been confirmed. Colombia booked their place, thanks to a 5-0 victory over Panama. Captain James Rodríguez scored one goal and set up two goals at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Colombia are now through to the semifinals for the third time in…
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World Cup: Why I apologized to Messi – Alvarez
Mexican professional boxer, Canelo Alvarez, has given reason why he apologized to Lionel Messi after the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Alvarez had an outburst on social media with Messi after accusing the Argentina captain of disrespecting the Mexican national flag following Argentina’s World Cup 2-0 win over Mexico. But he later apologized to…
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I did everything – Chelsea midfielder apologizes to Argentina coach
Chelsea midfielder, Enzo Fernandez has apologized to Argentina’s Under-23 coach Javier Mascherano, as he won’t be able to participate in the upcoming Paris Olympics. Fernandez is currently with the senior Albiceleste side at the ongoing 2024 Copa America in the United States. The 22-year-old, who helped Argentina secured a spot in the knock-out stage, said…
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He helps me a lot – Messi praises Argentina teammate
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has lauded Rodrigo De Paul for helping him bond with his national teammates. Messi said that De Paul’s personality reminded him of former Paris Saint-Germain star Ezequiel Lavezzi. The duo are widely known to be best friends. De Paul is often seen around Messi at training and while traveling to international…
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Copa America: Messi reacts to Argentina’s 2-0 win over Canada
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has expressed his delight over his country’s Copa America 2-0 victory over Canada on Thursday night. The Inter Miami forward played all 90 minutes as d as La Albiceleste defeated Canada in their Copa America opener. Messi was impressive during the encounter as goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez gave…
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Messi names world’s best best goalkeeper
Inter Miami forward, Lionel Messi has named the goalkeeper he feels is the best in the world at the moment. According to the former Barcelona captain, his Argentina international team-mate Emi Martinez is number one goalkeeper in the world Messi and Martinez played crucial roles as Argentina won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Martinez…
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‘He’s an animal’ – Argentina’s De Paul reveals toughest player he ever faced
Argentina midfielder, Rodrigo De Paul has identified Neymar as the toughest player he has played against. De Paul described Neymar, who currently plays for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, as an animal in football. Neymar is out of the upcoming Copa America 2024 in the USA because of an injury. The former Paris Saint-Germain and…