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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Nov 22 (EFE).- Argentina’s 0-1 win over Brazil in a classic South American World Cup qualifier was considered to be Lionel Messi’s farewell to the iconic Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, at least in an official capacity. Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after defeating Brazil...
Sports Desk, Nov 22 (EFE). – Nicolas Otamendi’s bullet header proved to be the difference as Argentina ended Brazil’s unbeaten record in World Cup qualifiers at home with a 1-0 win in Reo de Janeiro’s iconic Maracana stadium on Tuesday. Nicolas Otamendi of Argentina celebrates after scoring during FIFA 2026...
Sports Desk, Nov 22 (EFE).- Croatia have claimed the final automatic place for Euro 2024 with a 1-0 win over Armenia, while Wales have been relegated to the play-off round after being held 1-1 by Turkey in Cardiff. Greece’s player Fotis Ioannidis (L) in action against France’s player Ferland Mendy...
United Nations, Nov 21 (EFE).- The UN General Assembly on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved by 118 votes in favor and none against a resolution calling for the observance of an “Olympic Truce” for the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024. Russia and its ally Syria abstained in protest of Russia’s recent...
Sports Desk, Nov 21 (EFE).- A goalless draw against Ukraine in Leverkusen on Monday was enough for defending champions Italy to qualify for next year’s European Championship in Germany. Referee Jesus Gil Manzano (L) gestures next to Italy’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma during the UEFA EURO 2024 Group C qualification match...
New York City, US, Nov 20 (EFE).- Miami and Atlanta will respectively host the final and opening match of the 2024 Copa America tournament, the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) announced Monday. A helicopter flies around the Mercedez-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on 30 January, 2019. EFE-EPA FILE/TANNEN MAURY...
Sports Desk, Nov 20 (EFE).- Romelu Lukaku smashed four goals in Belgium’s 5-0 win over Azerbaijan to set up a new record as the qualifying tournament for next year’s European Championship in Germany drew closer to an end on Sunday. Romelu Lukaku (top) of Belgium scores his fourth goal under...
Ahmedabad, India, Nov 19 (EFE).- Australia silenced India before a sell-out home crowd with a six-wicket win to clinch their record-extending sixth cricket World Cup title in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Player of the match Travis Head kept his head cool under pressure to hit 137 off 120 balls, guiding Australia...
Rome, Nov 17 (EFE).- The Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz won Friday in straight sets against the Russian Daniil Medvedev in the ATP Finals in Turin, with a double score of 6-4, which helped him reach the semifinals as first in the group, where he will meet the current «Master» and number...
Mexico City, Nov 15 (EFE). – The Mexican Senate’s approval of equal pay for women in sports will threaten the existence of the country’s women’s football league and put it at risk of losing hosting rights to the men’s 2026 World Cup, said a top official on Wednesday. Anette Vázquez...
Ezeiza, Argentina, Nov 15 (EFE).- Argentina national football team coach Lionel Scaloni said on Wednesday that he did not understand people who doubt Lionel Messi as the best player in the world and assumed that they do it just for the sake of debate. «It is something I don’t understand,...
Bogota, Nov 15 (EFE).- Liverpool winger Luis Diaz has reunited with his father, Luis Manuel Diaz, nearly two weeks after the latter’s release from kidnapping by National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrillas. Diaz, who joined the Colombian national team for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Paraguay, met his...
