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Vozinha wins on Colo Colo debut

Vozinha wins on Colo Colo debut

The Cape Verdean goalkeeper had a quiet night with little to do at Estadio Nacional.

By EnPelotas Staff
Barcelona Eyes 2026-27 Champions League With Rodri and Flick

Barcelona Eyes 2026-27 Champions League With Rodri and Flick

The Catalan club opens its third season under the German manager as a genuine contender, though questions remain on defense and up front without a marquee striker.

Peñarol 1-0 Montevideo City, focus on Nacional

Peñarol 1-0 Montevideo City, focus on Nacional

Diego Aguirre used the Copa AUF match as a training session, handing out minutes ahead of Sunday's clásico.

Driussi returns, scores in round of 16 vs. Santa Fe

Driussi returns, scores in round of 16 vs. Santa Fe

The forward made the most of his first start since recovering from injury, opening the scoring at the Monumental.

Orlando Gill to Lille: $4.65M plus a cut for San Lorenzo

Orlando Gill to Lille: $4.65M plus a cut for San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo will also collect $300,000 tied to the Paraguayan goalkeeper's World Cup run.

Vozinha debuts for Colo Colo with Gabriel Maureira as starter

Vozinha debuts for Colo Colo with Gabriel Maureira as starter

The Cape Verde goalkeeper, famous for his World Cup heroics, will have to earn his spot against the young keeper who came up through the club's academy.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

Argentinos aims to stay atop the table against Aldosivi

El Bicho arrives as the leader with 4 wins, while Tiburón tries to climb out of the bottom of the table after 6 losses.

Copa Libertadores

Colombia Still Waiting on Libertadores Semis Since 2016

Independiente Del Valle knocked out Deportes Tolima in the round of 16, ending Colombia's involvement in the tournament.

UC beats Coquimbo 2-1 away

UC beats Coquimbo 2-1 away

The students recovered from a rough first half with two second-half goals from Fernando Zampedri and Martin Gomez.

Champions League

Fenerbahce beats Lyon, books Champions League spot

The Turkish side closed out the tie 3-2 on aggregate after winning 2-1 on the road in the playoff round second leg.

Champions 2025-26: the 36 league phase teams

Champions 2025-26: the 36 league phase teams

England and Spain lead the way with five clubs apiece, while Como and Bodø/Glimt reach the top competition after coming through their respective qualifying paths.

Zúñiga has surgery, out for weeks in Apertura 2026

Zúñiga has surgery, out for weeks in Apertura 2026

The Colombian forward will be sidelined six to nine weeks following surgery for a cartilage injury.

Boca's Lanús Squad: Paredes Returns, Aranda Out for Months

Boca's Lanús Squad: Paredes Returns, Aranda Out for Months

The injured youngster will be sidelined for four to six months after a fracture, while the captain returns from a muscle issue and could start on the bench.

Huiqui reveals how he built his Cruz Azul staff

Huiqui reveals how he built his Cruz Azul staff

The coach met with club executives to select Facundo Oreja, Diego Bottaioli and Juan Jose Martinez as his assistants.

Mbappe hat trick powers Madrid rout

Mbappe hat trick powers Madrid rout

Real Madrid cruised to victory over a Real Sociedad side that caused some trouble for about half an hour at the Bernabeu.

MLS

Inter Miami looks to snap slide vs. Montreal

The Herons arrive winless in five, with Messi and Suarez under pressure to respond as Nashville sets the pace in the Eastern Conference.

23 Argentines to play in 2026/27 Champions League

23 Argentines to play in 2026/27 Champions League

Mac Allister at Liverpool, Lautaro at Inter, Dybala at Roma and Julian Alvarez at Atletico lead the Albiceleste presence in the world's top club competition.

Deportes

Costas back at Cerro Porteno after two decades

The Argentine coach led the club between 2005 and 2006, won three titles, and now aims to pull it out of a crisis in Paraguayan soccer.

Cueva defends Piero Quispe, slams talent drought narrative

Cueva defends Piero Quispe, slams talent drought narrative

The Sport Boys midfielder believes the problem isn't a lack of talent, but a lack of patience and opportunities for young players.

Chelsea eye Martinez as goalkeeper after Sanchez howler

Chelsea eye Martinez as goalkeeper after Sanchez howler

Aston Villa is looking for a way out for the Argentine goalkeeper after locking in a deal for Suzuki.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

Aranda fracture: three to six months out

The Boca youngster suffered the injury during a warmup rondo and needs surgery, meaning he won't be back until preseason training in January 2027.

Inter Rebuilds Around Lautaro and Thuram

Inter Rebuilds Around Lautaro and Thuram

Marotta and Chivu built a younger squad without sacrificing competitiveness, though the back line changed almost entirely.

Liga Premier

Manchester United vs Ipswich Town: Premier League

The Red Devils need to bounce back at Old Trafford after falling 2-0 to Hull City on opening day.

Serie A de Ecuador

Damián Díaz back at Barcelona wearing No. 10

The Argentine born naturalized Ecuadorian started his first day of work at the Monumental two years after his departure, though he is still recovering from an injury.

Atletico in Pot 1 for 2026/27 Champions League

Atletico in Pot 1 for 2026/27 Champions League

Simeone's side will avoid Bayern, PSG, Liverpool, Manchester City, Inter and Arsenal in the league phase.

Marcelino Núñez Nets Brace in Ipswich Win Over Leicester

Marcelino Núñez Nets Brace in Ipswich Win Over Leicester

The Chilean midfielder stole the show with a second goal from midfield that left even his own manager stunned.

Barcelona eyes 20th straight home win vs Athletic

Barcelona eyes 20th straight home win vs Athletic

Flick's side arrives fresh off a 5-0 rout of Elche and wants to confirm its offensive punch in front of its own fans.

Barcelona Stays in Pot 1 for 2026-27 Champions League

Barcelona Stays in Pot 1 for 2026-27 Champions League

The Catalans will play eight league phase matches, four at home and four on the road, against clubs from the other pots and associations.

Liga Premier

Bournemouth vs Everton in Premier League Matchday 2

Both sides arrive needing points, and they'll clash at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, August 29.

Champions League draw set for August 27

Champions League draw set for August 27

PSG will look to complete a third straight title while Arsenal, Barcelona and Bayern Munich fight to knock them off the throne.

    
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