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Chile, Peru Stalemate in Copa America

Two-time Copa America champions Chile opened their bid for a third title with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Peru in Arlington on Friday. A scrappy encounter at the Texas home of the Dallas Cowboys NFL team saw neither side manage to get on top before a result that boosts Argentina's hopes of winning Group A. Chile were left ruing a golden ...

Injured Rudiger in Doubt for Germany's Last 16 Match

Euro 2024 hosts Germany have been hit with fresh defensive concerns ahead of their last 16 clash, with centre-back Antonio Rudiger in doubt with a thigh injury. The German FA (DFB) said Monday Rudiger would be in doubt for the match, against an as yet undetermined opponent in Dortmund on Saturday, from the side's training base in the Bavarian ...

Slovenia Boss Kek Expects Troubled England to Mount Euro Charge

Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek insists England are still one of the favorites to win Euro 2024, as he aims to stop Gareth Southgate's troubled side from finishing top of Group C on Tuesday. England arrived in Germany as the bookmakers' leading candidates to lift the trophy, but they have failed to live up to the hype in their first two games. A ...

Euro-2024: German Weather Storm, Holders Italy Knocked Out

Hosts Germany beat Denmark 2-0 in a storm-interrupted encounter to reach the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 on Saturday, after reigning champions Italy were knocked out of the competition by Switzerland. Two second-half goals, one a Kai Havertz penalty and another a Jamal Musiala strike, allowed Germany to come out on top in Dortmund, where the ...

Copa America: No Messi, No Problem as Argentina Downs Peru

Argentina shrugged off the injury absence of Lionel Messi to maintain their perfect start at the Copa America on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Peru in Miami. Lautaro Martinez scored twice at the Hard Rock Stadium to seal a win that ensured Argentina advanced to the quarterfinals as Group A winners. With Messi sidelined after complaining of a ...

Football: Nejmeh Narrowly Win National Championship

Nejmeh SC won the Lebanese soccer championship by beating rivals al-Ansar 2-1 on Sunday evening in Jounieh. Al-Ansar, top of the league with a one-point lead over their opponents before this match, needed only a draw to secure the title. However, Nejmeh SC scored in the 96th minute to secure victory and the championship. It had been 10 years ...

Euro-2024: France and Portugal, Slight Favorites

Despite their respective doubts, France is favored against Belgium, and Portugal is a heavy favorite against Slovenia in the Round of 16 matches of Euro 2024 on Monday. France has problems with offensive efficiency: they have only scored two goals, one an own goal by an Austrian (1-0), and the other a penalty. Their offensive leaders are not in ...

Euro-2024: Today's Matches

A dream day for football fans. For the first quarter-finals of the Euro, on Friday, four of the top favorites for the final victory will compete for a spot in the semi-finals. At 7 PM, the Germans will host the Spanish team, which has made the best impression since the start of the tournament, at the Stuttgart Arena. At 10 PM, it will be the turn ...

Martinez Saves Messi Blushes as Argentina Beats Ecuador to Reach Copa Semis

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero, saving two penalties and Lionel Messi's blushes as holders Argentina defeated Ecuador in a penalty shoot-out to book their place in the Copa America semi-finals on Thursday. A Lisandro Martinez header had put world champions Argentina 1-0 up ten minutes before half-time but Kevin Rodriguez headed in a ...

Euro-2024: France Beat Portugal on Penalties to Reach Semi-Finals

Theo Hernandez scored the winning kick as Kylian Mbappe's France edged a tense Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with Portugal 5-3 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes on Friday in what will likely be remembered as Cristiano Ronaldo's last-ever match at the tournament. France were successful with all their penalties as they advance to a ...

Netherlands Mount Euros Comeback Against Turkey to Set up England Semi

The Netherlands struck two second-half goals in seven minutes to come from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 on Saturday and set up a Euro 2024 semi-final clash with England. Samet Akaydin sent Turkey ahead in the first half but Stefan de Vrij headed the Netherlands level and Murt Muldur turned into his own net under pressure from Cody Gakpo after 76 ...