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América loses Bogotá, plays Junior in Palmira

América loses Bogotá, plays Junior in Palmira

Bogotá's Football Commission rejected the Colombian club's matches after last Saturday's clash between fans.

By EnPelotas Staff
Mbappé hunts Champions glory under Mourinho

Mbappé hunts Champions glory under Mourinho

He was the top scorer of last season's competition with 15 goals in 11 matches, but the team fell short before the final.

Osasuna and Levante draw 0-0 at El Sadar

Osasuna and Levante draw 0-0 at El Sadar

The home side dominated the match but ran into the visiting goalkeeper and the crossbar on an afternoon of wasted chances.

Copa Libertadores

Liga de Quito to face Palmeiras in Libertadores quarterfinals

A year after Brazil's comeback in the semifinals, the Ecuadorians will get their rematch between September 8 and 15.

CONCACAF Liga de Naciones

Guatemala gets two home games in Nations League

La Bicolor is looking to finish among the top two in its group in September and October to earn direct passage to the Quarterfinals.

PSG chases third straight Champions League title

PSG chases third straight Champions League title

Luis Enrique says the club that won it all in 2025 and 2026 now faces "a unique challenge": matching what only Real Madrid managed between 2016 and 2018.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

Racing vs. Boca: Five Games, No Wins for Boca

Over their last five meetings, Racing has won twice and three ended level, leaving Boca without a single victory in the recent series.

Lazio Beats Bologna on Frattesi Goal

Lazio Beats Bologna on Frattesi Goal

The visitors win 0-1 in Serie A despite the home side's dominance, as Bologna squanders its chances.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

Valencia sought Galíndez's advice before joining Boca

The Ecuadorian forward called Huracán's goalkeeper to get a firsthand account of Argentine soccer and life inside the Boca locker room.

Manchester City Picks Maresca to Succeed Pep Guardiola

Manchester City Picks Maresca to Succeed Pep Guardiola

The Italian arrives with more fixed tactical setups and a revamped roster of young signings following the departures of Rodri, Bernardo Silva and other veterans.

Man United: 13 Years Without a Title Since Ferguson

Man United: 13 Years Without a Title Since Ferguson

With more than 2 billion euros spent and eight different managers, the club still hasn't found an identity that lets it truly compete for the title.

Valencia-Betis: even matchup at Mestalla

Valencia-Betis: even matchup at Mestalla

Betis arrives with a win and Valencia with a draw in a LaLiga clash with no favorite according to the odds

Copa Libertadores

IDV hosts Tolima in Libertadores last 16 with 1-0 lead

The Ecuadorians, riding a 14-game winning streak, advance with a draw, while the Colombians must win outright to reach the quarterfinals.

Puebla aims for a turnaround under Espinoza

Puebla aims for a turnaround under Espinoza

After finishing second to last in the previous tournament, La Franja has opened with mixed results but shows signs of competing in its first matches.

Deportes

Liverpool Draws, Mourinho Wins, Carrick Loses in Opening Weekend

The Premier League and LaLiga opened their 2026-27 seasons with unexpected results and plenty of questions about the new managers.

Deportes

Talks underway for Julián Álvarez's Atlético exit

The forward wants Barcelona, Arsenal emerges as an alternative option, and updates are expected in the coming days.

Al Nassr visits Al Ettifaq in unbeaten showdown

Al Nassr visits Al Ettifaq in unbeaten showdown

Two unbeaten teams meet with six points apiece, but Al Nassr leads on goal difference with a spotless defensive record.

Reinhart wastes the clearest chance in the U's loss to Colo Colo

Reinhart wastes the clearest chance in the U's loss to Colo Colo

The Argentine midfielder struck a left-footed shot when the score was tied 1-1, but the ball sailed over the crossbar before Colo Colo turned the result around.

Calleri Injury Worries Sao Paulo

Calleri Injury Worries Sao Paulo

The Boca captain left the field in the 31st minute with sharp ankle pain and could miss the Copa Sudamericana matchup.

LaLiga EA Sports

Atlético Madrid: Álvarez Booed and Isolated After Villarreal Draw

The forward wanted to join Barcelona during the World Cup, and the Rojiblanco faithful have not forgiven him

U de Chile drops Superclasico 2-1 to Colo Colo

U de Chile drops Superclasico 2-1 to Colo Colo

Azul Azul's presidency calls for putting the loss behind them and focusing on what's ahead, after 46,000 fans packed the Estadio Nacional.

Santa Fe looks to keep its defensive wall intact against River

Santa Fe looks to keep its defensive wall intact against River

The Colombian club has not conceded a goal in four matches and will face the home side on Wednesday without Balanta available.

Chile to pick coach only in December

Chile to pick coach only in December

The ANFP is waiting for the new board to take office before closing any deal, even as hopes grow that Pellegrini could be the man.

Copa Sudamericana

River vs Santa Fe at the Monumental for Copa Sudamericana

The round of 16 second leg is set for Wednesday, August 26, streaming on Disney+, with the 0-0 draw from the first leg still to be broken.

Liga Premier

City seeks better form against Palace at Selhurst Park

Both sides need to fix what went wrong on opening weekend: City labored to a 2-1 win over Bournemouth while Palace fell 2-0 to Everton.

Santa Fe empatiza en El Campín y deja la serie con River sin definir

Santa Fe empatiza en El Campín y deja la serie con River sin definir

El equipo bogotano llega a Buenos Aires con dos victorias seguidas como visitante en el torneo y la ilusión de la clasificación directa a cuartos.

Liga de Quito Downs Emelec With a Man Less

Liga de Quito Downs Emelec With a Man Less

Gustavo Álvarez praised his team's growth despite Janner's second-half red card.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

Talleres vs Rosario Central: Clausura 2026

The home side arrives with four losses in five matches, while Di Maria's team is still reeling from its Copa Libertadores elimination.

Liga Premier

Chelsea seeks stability with Alonso, Enzo and a new attack

After finishing tenth last season, the London club arrives with a deeper squad and added veteran presence to compete in the title race.

Maradona's ball sells for $3.35 million

Maradona's ball sells for $3.35 million

The Adidas Azteca ball used in the 1986 Mexico World Cup quarterfinal against England was auctioned in the United States, falling short of the initial $10 million estimate.

    
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