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Amistosos Internacionales

Peru vs. USA: friendly tune-up this Saturday

With Lapadula back in the Bicolor and a young US roster on the other side, both national teams are looking to find their shape ahead of upcoming objectives.

By EnPelotas Staff
Liga Premier

Chelsea Winless in Premier League Since Enzo Fernández Departure

While the Blues stack up poor results after his exit, City haven't dropped a single match since the Argentine's arrival.

Mancini Returns to Italy Determined to Reach the World Cup

Mancini Returns to Italy Determined to Reach the World Cup

The coach presented his first squad list for the Nations League with the mission of ending three straight World Cups without Italy.

UEFA Liga de Naciones

England vs Spain opens Nations League at Wembley

World champion Spain visits an England side seeking payback for the final it lost in Berlin, in the opening round of Group A3.

Reyna and Berhalter, now the US team's "veterans"

Reyna and Berhalter, now the US team's "veterans"

At just 23 and 25 years old, both midfielders now find themselves tasked with leading a remarkably young squad ahead of matches against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada.

Amistosos Internacionales

Mac Allister: "I want Messi to win the Ballon d'Or"

The midfielder also discussed the locker room's support for Scaloni, Enzo Fernández's goal and his own future at Liverpool, where he still has two years left on his contract.

UEFA Liga de Naciones

Netherlands-Germany opens 2026/27 Nations League

On Thursday, September 24, at the Johan Cruyff Arena, both national teams look to move past their early World Cup exits with new coaches on the sideline.

Italy Seeks Rebirth With Sons of Immigrants

Italy Seeks Rebirth With Sons of Immigrants

After missing the last two World Cups, Mancini calls up young talents like Kouadio, Kayode and Inacio in a 34-man roster aimed at relaunching the Italian national team.

De la Fuente Signs On With Spain Through 2032

De la Fuente Signs On With Spain Through 2032

After winning the World Cup, the head coach stays on four years longer than planned and will lead Spain into the 2032 European Championship.

Argentina Starts a New Chapter Without Messi

Argentina Starts a New Chapter Without Messi

Scaloni called up 28 players for friendlies against Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin, and figures like Tagliafico and Medina spoke about Messi's retirement and the new Albiceleste c...

Deportes

Xhaka Dropped From Switzerland Over Fake Vaccine Certificate

The Swiss captain, with 152 caps for the national team, publicly admitted to the act and will miss matches against Scotland, North Macedonia and Slovenia.

Zakaria advises Camara after Chelsea deal collapse

Zakaria advises Camara after Chelsea deal collapse

The Swiss defender, who also had an unremarkable spell at Stamford Bridge, told his Monaco teammate he's better off staying put, as Chelsea feel the absence in midfield of a signin...

Van Dijk stays with Netherlands after Xavi talk

Van Dijk stays with Netherlands after Xavi talk

Liverpool's captain had been unsure about his international future after Koeman's exit, but a conversation with new coach Xavi Hernandez sealed the deal.

LaLiga EA Sports

Christensen out for Clasico, PSG

The Barca center back has a strain that could sideline him for more than four weeks, right before the matches against PSG and Real Madrid.

Arsenal tracks Beier; United preps Gabriel backup

Arsenal tracks Beier; United preps Gabriel backup

From the Gunners' interest in the Dortmund forward to the Old Trafford scramble over JJ Gabriel's possible exit, we run through the transfer moves taking shape across Europe.

Cole Palmer out for England with injury

Cole Palmer out for England with injury

The Chelsea midfielder will miss the matches against Spain, Croatia and Czech Republic, adding to a growing injury list that also raises doubts over Rashford, Mainoo and Livramento...

Deportes

Sesko sidelined again by shin issue

Carrick admits there are no certainties over the Slovenian and is banking on the international break to get several injured players back.

Amistosos Internacionales

Pepi injured, Downs joins USA squad

The PSV forward lasted just eight minutes on the field and leaves a hole up top that adds to the absences of Balogun and Pulisic for the upcoming FIFA window.

Querétaro, León draw 1-1 in Liga MX

Querétaro, León draw 1-1 in Liga MX

León went ahead on a Daniel Arcila penalty, but Iker Benito leveled things eight minutes later in a match that leaves both sides tied on 14 points in the standings.

Garcilaso surprises, leads Peru's Clausura

Garcilaso surprises, leads Peru's Clausura

With Greppo on the bench after Dominguez's exit, the Cusco club beat Alianza Lima and thrashed Universitario to move alone into first place.

Vélez rallies to beat Tigre 3-2

Vélez rallies to beat Tigre 3-2

Ronaldo Martínez scored twice, including the winner in the 88th minute, to give Vélez Sarsfield a hard-fought win over Tigre at the José Amalfitani.

Santos Stuns Toluca in the 94th

Santos Stuns Toluca in the 94th

Toluca went up 2-0, played the entire second half a man down after a controversial red card, and ended up losing 2-3 to Santos Laguna, with Fran Villalba starring in the comeback.

Pachuca Draws 2-2 With Tijuana as Rondón Nets Twice

Pachuca Draws 2-2 With Tijuana as Rondón Nets Twice

Pachuca clawed back from two goals down and sealed the equalizer in the 89th minute thanks to a brace from Salomón Rondón against Club Tijuana.

Liverpool 0-0 Racing in Uruguayan Clausura

Liverpool 0-0 Racing in Uruguayan Clausura

Bernatene and Varese kept the clean sheets alive with several key saves in an even match that left both teams trailing the leaders of their respective tables.

Santa Fe, Cali Meet Again in Liga Femenina Final

Santa Fe, Cali Meet Again in Liga Femenina Final

The Leonas are chasing revenge against the Azucareras in a third straight final that will also decide which club becomes the tournament's most successful team.

Dreyer's double denies Inter Miami CF

Dreyer's double denies Inter Miami CF

Messi and Suarez had put Inter Miami CF ahead, but a Dreyer brace, both goals assisted by Tverskov, sealed a 2-2 draw that leaves the Miami side unable to close the gap at the top ...

Belgrano grinds out 2-1 win in stoppage time

Belgrano grinds out 2-1 win in stoppage time

A goal from Lucas Passerini in the 94th minute gave Belgrano a hard-fought 2-1 win over Estudiantes Rio Cuarto, who had equalized after going ahead and created more clear chances t...

Lanús and Estudiantes: a tight duel

Lanús and Estudiantes: a tight duel

Separated by just 3 points in the standings, Lanús and Estudiantes meet at the Ciudad de Lanús in a match the numbers suggest will be tight and low scoring.

Central beats Argentinos 1-0 with Ovando goal

Central beats Argentinos 1-0 with Ovando goal

A header from Ignacio Ovando just before halftime gave Rosario Central a 1-0 win over an Argentinos Juniors side that controlled possession but couldn't find the equalizer.

Newell's edges Platense 1-0 on Solari goal

Newell's edges Platense 1-0 on Solari goal

Solari's left-footed finish in the 17th minute and a red card for Ingenthron in the second half sealed the road win in Vicente Lopez.

    
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