South America

Confirmed: 2021 Copa América To Go Ahead With 10 Teams

This year's Copa América will go ahead with only 10 teams, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said on Monday, as it abandoned plans to replace Australia and Qatar, the two sides who withdrew due to fixture congestion.

"As is traditional, CONMEBOL invited teams from other confederations," the body said in a statement. "However, the suspended matches and delays brought about by the pandemic that affected world football impeded other nations from participating."

Ángel Di María Subbed Off After Home Robbed With Family Present

Ángel Di María was experiencing a dream week with Paris Saint-Germain. On Wednesday, his side eliminated Barcelona to advance to the Champions League quarterfinals. On Friday, it was announced that the 33-year-old had extended his PSG contract through 2022 with the option of an additional year.

Kun Agüero Hizo Su Primer Gol En Premier League Después De 14 Meses. ¿Podemos Ahora Terminar Con La Pandemia?

Manchester City galopa y absolutamente nada parece evitar el hecho de que será el equipo campeón de la Premier League 2020/21. Hoy, los Cityzens dieron un paso más rumbo a ese objetivo con un categórico triunfo 0-3 ante Fulham. ¿Lo más destacado? El tercer gol fue obra de Sergio Agüero, quien no marcaba en la liga inglesa desde el 21 de enero de 2020. No, no es un error de tipeo. El Kun llevaba 14 meses en el dique seco, más o menos lo mismo que acumula el mundo en esta maldita pandemia de COVID-19.

Érik Lamela Pulls Off Unbelievable Rabona Goal In North London Derby

Tottenham produced very little in the opening half of Sunday’s North London derby against Arsenal. The Gunners moved with more fluidity, occupied the more dangerous areas and limited a Spurs side starting with Harry Kane, Son Heung-min, Gareth Bale and Lucas Moura to just one shot. 

But holy Ødegaard, you’ve never seen a shot quite like this one.

El Tigre Falcao Reanuda Su Romance Con El Gol Y Le Da Vida Al Galatasaray

Radamel Falcao volvió al gol o el gol volvió a Radamel Falcao. Da lo mismo. El punto es que el Tigre convirtió uno de los goles en la victoria 0-3 del Galatasaray versus Kayserispor y empieza, lentamente, a recuperar su romance con las redes.

La sequía del colombiano no ha sido por falta de definición, sino por una verdadera malaria de lesiones. De hecho, el delantero se perdió 16 de las 29 jornadas disputadas en la Superliga de Turquía por problemas musculares. 

Richarlison: De Vender “Toffees” En Las “Favelas” De Brasil A Ganarse El Corazón De Los “Toffees” En La “Premier League”

Al Everton FC se le conoce como el equipo de los caramelos o “The Toffees.” La tienda de caramelos “Mother Noblett’s” estaba ubicada entre Everton Brow y Brow Side en el Everton Village, bastión del club de Mersyside.

Desde entonces, ya es tradición que una niña, conocida como la “Toffee Lady” arroje los “Everton Mints,” que fueron vendidos por la tienda a la multitud en Goodison Park antes que se jugaran los cotejos en casa del Everton.    

Rio Votes To Rename Maracanã After Pelé

Brazil's world famous Maracanã stadium is to get a new name, after the Rio de Janeiro state legislature voted on Tuesday to change its official title to the Edson Arantes do Nascimento-Rei Pelé stadium.

The 80-year-old Pelé, whose full name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, played at the stadium many times for Brazil and scored his 1,000th goal there in 1969 — for Santos against local club Vasco da Gama.

Flamengo Player Shoves Ever-Living Crap Out Of Teammate For Interrupting His Celebration Dance

You know that feeling as a kid when you’re thoroughly enjoying something and then your little brother comes along and kills the mood? Perhaps you’re telling a great story at the dinner table and then the little rat has to make it about him.

Flamengo striker Rodrigo Muniz had a similar feeling during Saturday’s Campeonato Carioca game against Macaé. 

CONMEBOL Postpones March World Cup Qualifiers After European Clubs Refuse To Release Players

ASUNCION — The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has decided to suspend this month's double header of World Cup qualifiers for Qatar 2022 amid concern over the COVID-19 pandemic and strict quarantine restrictions.

The 10 South American teams were due to play two games on March 25/26 and March 30 but CONMEBOL acknowledged tightening lockdown and quarantine regulations mean many of the European-based players will be unable to travel.

CONMEBOL Qualifiers In Risk: European Clubs Don't Want To Release Players To National Teams

Rounds 5 and 6 of the CONMEBOL 2022 World Cup qualifiers, scheduled for this month, are not fully confirmed due to the restrictions on players due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

CONMEBOL representatives will hold a key meeting this week, most likely on Friday, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, to know the position of the world soccer governing body regarding the difficulties that South American teams have to make their player selections.

Pages