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Cienciano Without Garces, Arias vs Botafogo

Cienciano Without Garces, Arias vs Botafogo

The team's top scorer and his key midfielder will miss Thursday's first leg after picking up accumulated yellow cards.

By EnPelotas Staff
Al Hazem edges Abha 2-1 in Saudi league

Al Hazem edges Abha 2-1 in Saudi league

The visitors took all three points from the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium after building a two-goal first-half lead that proved enough despite a late home rally.

Ortiz doesn't rule out Barticciotto move to Colo Colo

Ortiz doesn't rule out Barticciotto move to Colo Colo

The Argentine coach kept alive the possibility of signing the Cordoba native while his own future at Talleres remains unresolved.

Deportes

Ferran Torres heads to PSG for $57 million

Barcelona turned down an initial offer of $45 million, but relented once the player himself asked to leave with one year left on his contract.

Estudiantes vs Gimnasia in the Clausura 2026

Estudiantes vs Gimnasia in the Clausura 2026

Pincha needs a response after two home losses, while Lobo arrives on a high after beating River, Aldosivi and Barracas.

América, Toluca Get Home Games in Leagues Cup Quarterfinals

América, Toluca Get Home Games in Leagues Cup Quarterfinals

The Eagles need a win over Austin FC to lock in Estadio Banorte, while the Red Devils have Nemesio Díez secured all the way through the semifinals.

Fiorentina-Benevento in Coppa Italia

Fiorentina-Benevento in Coppa Italia

The Viola host the Campania side at the Artemio Franchi carrying a heavy historical edge, but recent form leaves plenty of room for doubt.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

River vs Argentinos Juniors, Sunday August 16

The Millonario looks to keep its home form intact in matchday five of the tournament, against a rival that never gives anything away.

Boca vs Platense in the Clausura 2026

Boca vs Platense in the Clausura 2026

The match is set for Saturday, August 15 at 9:15 p.m. in Argentina, with coverage on TNT Sports.

Marcelo Díaz to retire after 30-year career

Marcelo Díaz to retire after 30-year career

The Universidad de Chile midfielder announced his farewell on social media, closing out a career that took him across Europe and the Americas on three continents.

Deportes

Boston River stuns Nacional in Clausura opener

The Tricolor fell in the tournament's first matchday, one that already brought upsets, a suspended match and tight scores across the board.

Copa Sudamericana

City Torque beats Tigre 1-0 in Sudamericana round of 16

Franco Pizzichillo scored in the 53rd minute, and the Ciudadanos take a slim advantage into the second leg in Victoria.

Pumas loses Córdova nine months to injury

Pumas loses Córdova nine months to injury

The midfielder got hurt in the Leagues Cup and will miss the entire Apertura 2026, while Angulo also suffered a sprain.

Monza vs Avellino: caution despite favorite tag

Monza vs Avellino: caution despite favorite tag

Avellino arrives at the U-Power Stadium with a favorable historical record, having won two of the three previous meetings against the host.

Al Hilal vs. Al Faisaly at Kingdom Arena

Al Hilal vs. Al Faisaly at Kingdom Arena

The home side is the clear favorite (70 percent) against a rival that arrives on a five game winning streak but with defensive troubles.

Al Ettifaq and Al Riyadh Fight for Stability

Al Ettifaq and Al Riyadh Fight for Stability

The home side arrives with a slight edge (51%) against a visitor that needs to shore up a defense allowing 2.36 goals per game.

Independiente parts ways with Quinteros after 4-0 Copa Argentina loss

Independiente parts ways with Quinteros after 4-0 Copa Argentina loss

The Argentine coach, who had a contract through December 2026, leaves the club eleven months after arriving.

Deportes

Marcel Hernández leaves Herediano months after winning the title

The Cuban forward left the club as a free agent just three months after being crowned champion and top scorer of the tournament.

Guerrero blasts critics on Instagram, then deletes the post

Guerrero blasts critics on Instagram, then deletes the post

The 42 year old forward posted a scathing message that stayed on his account for only minutes, but Christian Ramos advised him to stay off social media and focus on scoring instead...

River winless and scoreless in four, Coudet threatens to quit

River winless and scoreless in four, Coudet threatens to quit

The coach faces a stretch of four matches in ten days that will decide the direction of the season.

NEOM and Al Fayha Seek Turnaround at King Khalid

NEOM and Al Fayha Seek Turnaround at King Khalid

The home side enters as a slight favorite (43%) in a match where three outcomes are nearly even.

Cagliari vs Arezzo: Serie A side favored

Cagliari vs Arezzo: Serie A side favored

The visitors arrive from Italy's lower divisions still riding high after winning their opening match of the tournament.

Atletico Signs Cristian Romero From Tottenham for $40 Million

Atletico Signs Cristian Romero From Tottenham for $40 Million

The defender from Cordoba chose Madrid over Inter Milan as he looks to bounce back from a rough final stretch in England.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

Lanús vs Independiente in the race for the cups

El Granate looks to extend its winning streak after beating Talleres 3-0, while el Rojo needs to turn things around following a lopsided loss to Atlético Tucumán.

Three Mexican Champions in Europe in Ten Years

Three Mexican Champions in Europe in Ten Years

Mexican talent keeps moving to Europe, but it rarely lands on winning projects fighting for the title week after week.

Paredes turns down Milan offer

Paredes turns down Milan offer

The midfielder made clear he's exactly where he wants to be, and the Italian club backed off before ever making a formal approach to Boca.

Lozano Joins LA Galaxy After San Diego Exit

Lozano Joins LA Galaxy After San Diego Exit

The Mexican forward will look to regain his match rhythm 112 miles from where he lives with his family

Lichnovsky returns to La U after 13 years

Lichnovsky returns to La U after 13 years

The national team defender landed in Santiago to finalize his move to the club that developed him, after stints in Portugal, Spain, Mexico and Turkey.

LaLiga Opens Without Mbappe or Yamal on Opening Weekend

LaLiga Opens Without Mbappe or Yamal on Opening Weekend

Barcelona will visit Elche on August 23 and Real Madrid will travel to Espanyol on the 22nd, days after the competition opens Saturday with Alaves against Getafe.

Parma, Catania meet in wide-open Coppa Italia clash

Parma, Catania meet in wide-open Coppa Italia clash

The Emilian side is looking for stability after an uneven stretch, while the Sicilian club arrives having played just one match in the competition so far.

    
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