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Lichnovsky returns to La U after a decade away

Lichnovsky returns to La U after a decade away

The national team defender, who left in 2014 at age 23, arrived as a fan fulfilling the dream he always had of coming back.

By EnPelotas Staff
Newell's vs Riestra: a tight scrap for points

Newell's vs Riestra: a tight scrap for points

The two sides, separated by just 2 points in the standings, both need a result to climb the table.

Belgrano vs Rivadavia, a tight matchup

Belgrano vs Rivadavia, a tight matchup

Both teams have seven points in Argentina's Primera Division with nearly identical odds of winning.

Guayaquil City hosts Libertad in Serie A

Guayaquil City hosts Libertad in Serie A

The home side is a slight favorite at 39%, but a draw looms close behind at 36% in a matchup the numbers project as tightly contested.

Athletico vs Bragantino: hosts aim to keep rolling

Athletico vs Bragantino: hosts aim to keep rolling

The third-place side hosts the eighth-place club in a matchup where the favorite's edge is modest and the two teams look fairly evenly matched.

Independiente mulls selling Ávalos to Olimpia

Independiente mulls selling Ávalos to Olimpia

The Paraguayan club has revived talks with an offer worth close to $1.2 million as Independiente searches for a new coach and reinforcements

Trobbiani arrives at Barcelona on a mission to collect points

Trobbiani arrives at Barcelona on a mission to collect points

The new Spanish born, Argentine naturalized coach wants to push the team back into hexagonal contention through convincing performances on the field.

Bezos invests in Liverpool alongside Saverin

Bezos invests in Liverpool alongside Saverin

The 1892 Holdings consortium is buying nearly 30% of the club from Fenway Sports Group, which retains control of the operation.

Cagliari 1-0 Arezzo in Coppa Italia

Cagliari 1-0 Arezzo in Coppa Italia

Cagliari advances in the competition after beating Arezzo by the narrowest of margins thanks to a penalty converted by Deiola in the 22nd minute.

Parma 2-0 Catania: Lontani seals it before the break

Parma 2-0 Catania: Lontani seals it before the break

The home side made the most of their sharpness in the box to beat Catania despite seeing much less of the ball.

Atlético Nacional Lived Through an Earthquake in Cali

Atlético Nacional Lived Through an Earthquake in Cali

The Argentine goalkeeper described how the team woke up to the tremor after losing to América.

LaLiga EA Sports

Betis, Valencia, Getafe eye Obed Vargas loan

The 21-year-old Mexican midfielder has drawn interest from three LaLiga clubs, but Atletico has yet to make a decision.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

Otamendi: River needs results and quiet work

The new captain is confident he can turn around a six-game losing streak through patience and internal trust.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

Ubeda: Merentiel's drought is no alarm, Cavani did the impossible

Boca's former head coach put the Beast's 57 goals in 172 matches into context and revealed the physical problems that marked the end of the Matador's time at Boca.

Díaz faces Leipzig in Bayern friendly

Díaz faces Leipzig in Bayern friendly

The Colombian arrives in good form after scoring in Asia and looks to keep his strong run going against the German side.

Estudiantes vs. Gimnasia: derby with pressure to react

Estudiantes vs. Gimnasia: derby with pressure to react

The home side needs a win to break out of a rough stretch, while its rival arrives in good form in the tournament.

Sevilla vs Rayo: a duel for stability

Sevilla vs Rayo: a duel for stability

Two teams coming off uneven stretches meet in LaLiga, with the model giving the hosts a 42 percent chance of winning.

Fluminense vs Palmeiras at the Maracana

Fluminense vs Palmeiras at the Maracana

Fourth place takes on the Brasileirao leader, 13 points ahead, in a match that promises balance and goals.

Torino vs Carrarese: the Cup favorite

Torino vs Carrarese: the Cup favorite

The home side starts as a 55% favorite to win, but a 25% chance of a draw leaves the door open for an upset at the Olimpico.

Atlético rally to beat Marseille 2-1

Atlético rally to beat Marseille 2-1

The Colchoneros came out on top in a friendly thanks to a productive bench, with goals from Mendoza and Carlos Martín after an early strike from Paixão.

Efraín Juárez's Gyori ETO falls in Conference League

Efraín Juárez's Gyori ETO falls in Conference League

The Mexican coach watched his new project in Hungary fall out of continental competition after a loss to Latvia's Riga.

Gago pleased with Universidad de Chile's three new arrivals

Gago pleased with Universidad de Chile's three new arrivals

The Argentine coach reviewed the state of the new signings and warned that Lichnovsky will need time to reach peak condition.

Messi's status in doubt for Inter Miami vs. Nashville

Messi's status in doubt for Inter Miami vs. Nashville

The Argentine coach wants his captain to work through his family's grief with "silence, calm and peace" before returning to the field.

Dimayor shifts calendar after Colombia earthquake

Dimayor shifts calendar after Colombia earthquake

The August 19 assembly will decide whether to scrap the Liga BetPlay's four team groups and play the Cup's round of 16 and quarterfinals as single matches.

Manta vs Leones: no clear favorite

Manta vs Leones: no clear favorite

The home side needs to escape the bottom of the table against a rival sitting eighth, 15 points ahead.

Venezia-Modena: hosts are clear favorites

Venezia-Modena: hosts are clear favorites

The Venetians arrive on a run of four wins and a draw, while the Emiliani have managed just one win and four losses in their last five matches.

Alexis Sanchez joins MLS side CF Montreal

Alexis Sanchez joins MLS side CF Montreal

The Chilean forward signed a contract through 2027, with an option to extend his stay in Canada by one more year.

Arsenal and Coventry debut 2026 World Cup rules

Arsenal and Coventry debut 2026 World Cup rules

The Premier League adopts several changes from the international tournament but rejects others, including mandatory hydration breaks.

Deportes

Enzo Fernández stays at Chelsea, no bids reach $161.8 million

City and Madrid, the two interested clubs, never matched the Blues' asking price, and the deadline passed without a move.

Atlético chases first LaLiga title in five years

Atlético chases first LaLiga title in five years

Simeone needs to sort out Julián Álvarez's future and quickly integrate his new signings to compete with Barcelona and Real Madrid next season.

    
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