Tag: Copa America
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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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Sports Newspapers: 5 things you need to know this Thursday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Sports Newspapers:
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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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Paul Merson names greatest footballer ever, picks player to win 2024 Ballon d’Or
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson has said the 2024 Ballon d’Or is going to be an interesting one. He said with Euro 2024 and Copa America going on at the time that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are now playing outside Europe, which brings so many other players into the equation. Merson said he judges players…
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Copa America: They’ll give other teams trouble – Neymar reveals country to shock people
Al-Hilal superstar, Neymar Jr, has suggested that the United States will the “surprise team” at Copa America 2024. Neymar also hailed United States captain, Christian Pulisic, branding him as a “great player.” Recall that Pulisic helped United States won their first match 2-0 against Bolivia at the ongoing Copa America. “I know Pulisic, I watched…
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‘God chose me’ – Lionel Messi on secret to his talent
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has said he was chosen by God while speaking about his footballing talent. The Inter Miami forward said he tried to make the most of the gift he was given by God. “It’s very clear to me that I was born like this because God chose me,” the 37-year-old told Argentina…
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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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Copa America 2024: Raphinha disagrees with Ronaldinho’s statement about Brazil
Brazilian international, Raphinha, has said he doesn’t agree with Ronaldinho’s statement about the country’s national team. Ronaldinho, a Brazilian football legend, had vowed he will not watch his country at the 2024 Copa America. In a lengthy Instagram post, Ronaldinho described the current squad as one of the “worst teams”. Reacting, Raphinha said he was…
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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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‘Such a shame’ – Ronaldinho promises not to watch Brazil at Copa America
Brazilian football legend, Ronaldinho, has promised he will not watch his country at the 2024 Copa America starting next Friday. In a lengthy Instagram post, Ronaldinho described the current squad as one of the worst teams and a shame to watch . “A lack of love for the shirt, lack of grit and the most…