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Gamero apologizes for Millonarios' Copa exit

Gamero apologizes for Millonarios' Copa exit

The coach admitted his team put on a "disgraceful" display and conceded that Barranquilla FC deserved to advance on penalties.

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Racing favored against bottom-placed Estudiantes Río Cuarto

Racing favored against bottom-placed Estudiantes Río Cuarto

The model gives Racing a 57% chance of winning in Río Cuarto against a rival that hasn't won in five matches and sits at the bottom of the standings.

Newell's 0-0 Lanus, points shared

Newell's 0-0 Lanus, points shared

Despite a string of shots and headers that came close to the mark, Newell's Old Boys and Lanus finished level at 0-0 in Group A of Argentina's Primera Division, a result that leave...

Barracas Central rallies for 3-2 stoppage-time win

Barracas Central rallies for 3-2 stoppage-time win

Atletico Tucuman had drawn level in the 89th minute, but Nicolas Orsini struck his second goal of the night in the 92nd to hand Barracas Central a dramatic comeback win in Group B.

Switzerland rallies to beat Slovenia 2-1

Switzerland rallies to beat Slovenia 2-1

Despite Vipotnik's early strike, Switzerland flipped the score with a Janza own goal and a finish from Ndoye, staying unbeaten atop Group B1.

Spain Rout Czechia 3-1

Spain Rout Czechia 3-1

Goals from Lamine Yamal, Rodri and Mikel Merino gave Spain a third straight win in Group A3, keeping a perfect record against a Czech side that finished with ten men and no way bac...

Scotland beat North Macedonia 0-2

Scotland beat North Macedonia 0-2

A Bowie goal and a McGinn penalty gave Scotland a 0-2 win in the Nations League despite playing a man down after McKenna's red card.

League-leading Argentinos hosts a struggling Tigre

League-leading Argentinos hosts a struggling Tigre

El Bicho, top of Group B, looks to snap an inconsistent run against a Tigre side reeling from three straight losses, though the head to head record and the model both point to a ti...

Defensa y Justicia thrashes San Lorenzo 3-0

Defensa y Justicia thrashes San Lorenzo 3-0

With goals from Lucco, Martinez and Barbona, the "Halcon" put the game away in just 37 minutes and tightened its grip on second place in Group A.

Bruno Fernandes defends Cristiano after camp exit

Bruno Fernandes defends Cristiano after camp exit

United's captain asked that the country not split over Ronaldo as Portugal, already assured of the group lead, prepares to face Norway.

Iceland Thrashes Bulgaria 3-0 in Nations League

Iceland Thrashes Bulgaria 3-0 in Nations League

Oskarsson scored twice, missed a penalty and set up Ellertsson as Iceland widened its lead atop Group C4.

Estonia beats Luxembourg 1-0 on Peetson goal

Estonia beats Luxembourg 1-0 on Peetson goal

A Peetson goal in the fourth minute was enough for Estonia to get past Luxembourg and move closer to the top of Nations League Group C4.

England crushes Croatia 7-0

England crushes Croatia 7-0

Kane and Saka each scored twice, while Bellingham, Gordon and Rogers completed a historic rout that sinks Croatia in Group A3.

Belarus crushes San Marino 4-0

Belarus crushes San Marino 4-0

In the Nations League, Belarus broke down San Marino's resistance with goals in the closing minutes of each half, cementing third place in the group while their opponent remains wi...

Talleres hosts a surging Belgrano

Talleres hosts a surging Belgrano

Group A's bottom side looks to turn things around at home against a Belgrano team that dominates the head-to-head record and arrives with stronger numbers in the tournament.

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Spain Chases 41-Game Unbeaten Run vs. Czechs

De la Fuente's side arrives atop the group and in scoring form at the Carlos Tartiere, though they'll have to cover for Ferran Torres' absence with Carlos Espi.

Enner Valencia asks for patience with Gallardo

Enner Valencia asks for patience with Gallardo

Ecuador's all-time leading scorer, now fully focused on Boca Juniors, discussed Gallardo's early days in charge and confirmed he has no plans to return despite fans' pleas.

Portugal favored over Norway and Haaland

Portugal favored over Norway and Haaland

Unbeaten leaders of Group A4, Portugal enter as clear favorites (62 percent) against a Norway side looking to slow down the hosts with Haaland's scoring as its main weapon.

Morocco favored over Mali in Tangier

Morocco favored over Mali in Tangier

Backed by a strong offensive record at home in 2025, Morocco enters as the favorite against an inconsistent Mali side in a friendly at Stade Ibn-Batouta.

Egypt favored over South Africa in friendly

Egypt favored over South Africa in friendly

The model gives Egypt a 56% chance of winning at home against a South Africa side arriving in better recent form.

Huracan favored over Aldosivi at the Ducó

Huracan favored over Aldosivi at the Ducó

El Globo, unbeaten in its last five matches, is the heavy favorite (52%) against a Tiburon side sitting thirteenth that hasn't won on the road in a long time.

Walta's double gives Finland win over Albania

Walta's double gives Finland win over Albania

Despite playing a man down from the 21st minute after Berisha's red card, Albania put up a fight, but two stunning free-kick goals from Leo Walta sealed a 2-1 win for Finland in th...

Fabian Ruiz leaves Spain squad for son's birth

Fabian Ruiz leaves Spain squad for son's birth

The PSG midfielder flew to Paris ahead of the match against Czechia, and it's still unclear whether he'll make it back in time for the game against Croatia.

Senegal heavy favorite against Comoros

Senegal heavy favorite against Comoros

The model gives Senegal a 70% chance of winning and an average of 2.17 expected goals against Comoros at the CEPAC Vélodrome.

Azerbaijan hosts group leaders Lithuania

Azerbaijan hosts group leaders Lithuania

At Palms Sports Arena, unbeaten group D2 leaders Lithuania visit an Azerbaijan side still searching for its first Nations League win.

Haaland Dreams of Spain Amid Transfer Rumors

Haaland Dreams of Spain Amid Transfer Rumors

A look at the moves taking shape across Europe ahead of January, with Haaland, Mitoma, Chiesa and Kayode among the headliners.

Vasco da Gama barred from Maracana for Boca match

Vasco da Gama barred from Maracana for Boca match

A Rio judge rejected the injunction that sought to force the stadium's opening, and the club now has until Monday to tell Conmebol where it will play the Sudamericana semifinal.

Gimnasia equalizes in 85th vs. Rivadavia

Gimnasia equalizes in 85th vs. Rivadavia

Independiente Rivadavia jumped ahead early through Elordi, held on for nearly the entire second half, and ultimately conceded a 1-1 draw to Gimnasia La Plata in Group B.

Instituto Thrashes Independiente 4-1

Instituto Thrashes Independiente 4-1

A red card for Meza just before halftime opened the door for Instituto, who turned a 1-1 draw into a 4-1 rout on the road by pouncing on the counterattack.

Tyler Adams Named New USMNT Captain

Tyler Adams Named New USMNT Captain

Pochettino hands the armband left by Tim Ream to the midfielder, confirming him as the team's leader heading into World Cup qualifying.

    
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