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JUST IN: Argentina wins Copa America title despite Lionel Messi’s injury
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JUST IN: Argentina wins Copa America title despite Lionel Messi’s injury
Argentina has won the Copa America trophy, defeating Colombia in the final.
Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner to win a record 16th Copa America title for Argentina at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.
The ended in 1-0
A poor game which had been marred by security and crowd issues, forcing a 82-minute delay, was decided by a quality finish from Martinez — his fifth goal of the tournament.
There were tears before the celebrations though with Argentina captain Lionel Messi going off injured in the 66th minute watching the rest of the game distraught on the bench, while there was an emotional farewell for Angel Di Maria in his final game for the national team.
For Colombia, whose only title came in the 2001 Copa America, it was a disappointing night when little seemed to work for Nestor Lorenzo’s team.
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The win was the third straight major tournament title for Argentine following their 2021 Copa victory and their triumph in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
There was concern for Messi in the 36th minute when he dribbled to the byline but was halted by a sliding challenge from Santiago Arias which was ruled fair left the Argentine captain needing treatment.
Messi, who now plays his club football in Miami, then curled a free-kick in from the left flank but Nicolas Tagliafico’s header was just off target.
It had been a disappointing first half and it didn’t improve much after the break, when the fans had at least received some entertainment from Colombian singer Shakira.
Then came a major blow for Argentine hopes when Messi went down, without contact, as he ran in midfield, and clearly in pain he went off to be replaced by Nicolas Gonzalez in the 66th minute.
It was too much for Messi, in what may have been his last major tournament, as he sat in tears on the bench, unable to hold back his emotions.
JUST IN: Argentina wins Copa America title despite Lionel Messi’s injury
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Nigerian striker dies in car crash weeks after joining Cyprus club
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Nigerian striker dies in car crash weeks after joining Cyprus club
In a heartbreaking turn of events, 20-year-old Nigerian striker Paul Julius has tragically passed away in a car crash, just weeks after signing with the Cypriot football club Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (ENP).
The club confirmed the devastating news in a statement, expressing their profound sorrow.
“It is with deep sadness and pain that we express our sincere condolences on the unexpected loss of our footballer Paul Julius,” the statement read. The young and talented striker had joined ENP only three weeks before the fatal accident, with high hopes of making a significant impact in Cypriot football.
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The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the football community, with the President, Board of Directors, and employees of AEL Limassol, a prominent Cypriot club, offering their deepest sympathies to Julius’s family and the ENP community.
The solidarity extended beyond Cyprus, as several Greek teams also sent their condolences, mourning the loss of a promising young talent.
Paul Julius’s untimely death is a profound loss not only for his club but for the entire football community, which had welcomed him with open arms. His potential and passion for the game will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Nigerian striker dies in car crash weeks after joining Cyprus club
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Maresca says Chelsea squad ‘not a mess’ after another signing
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Maresca says Chelsea squad ‘not a mess’ after another signing
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca dismissed claims that his squad is in disarray following the club’s recent transfer activity. On Wednesday, Maresca addressed concerns after Chelsea secured another signing with Joao Felix, who was returning to the club on a seven-year contract. This move also saw Conor Gallagher transfer to Atletico Madrid in exchange.
Despite the growing number of players at his disposal, Maresca, who now manages one of the Premier League’s largest squads, was firm in his stance that the situation is under control. He clarified that Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell are not currently in his plans.
Maresca emphasized that he only works with a manageable group in training, saying, “I am not working with 42 players, I am working with 21 players (in first-team training). It’s not a mess like it looks from the outside. The other players can even have 20-year contracts, it is not my point. I don’t care.”
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Regarding Sterling and Chilwell, Maresca clarified, “At this moment, they are training apart (from the squad). The situation with both of them is quite clear. We have a big squad, for me it’s impossible to give everyone minutes, so if they’re looking for minutes, probably it is better to leave. And in case they don’t leave, they have a contract here, they are Chelsea players.”
Maresca also expressed his enthusiasm for Joao Felix, who returns to Chelsea after an earlier loan spell during the 2022/23 season. “He is a good player, a talent. The club already knows him from two years ago. He can play different positions with us, inside, as a nine, outside,” said Maresca.
Although the transfer fee for Felix was not officially disclosed, reports suggest Chelsea agreed to pay Atletico Madrid £40 million ($51 million). Felix joined Atletico in 2019 and made 131 appearances for Diego Simeone’s side. He spent last season on loan at Barcelona. During his previous loan at Chelsea, Felix made 20 appearances in all competitions, scoring four goals.
Maresca says Chelsea squad ‘not a mess’ after another signing
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Ronaldo breaks New YouTube record
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Ronaldo breaks New YouTube record
Thirty-nine-year-old, five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo has announced the opening of his new YouTube channel called “UR” on his social media accounts
Hours after Ronaldo announced the opening of His long awaited YouTube channel , fans and football lovers flocked to his channel to have a view for themselves.
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“I have always enjoyed having such a strong relationship with fans on social media and my YouTube channel will give me an even bigger platform to do so and they will learn more about me, my family, and my views on many different subjects” Ronaldo said
The account amassed over 1 million subscribers on the online video sharing platform just under 90 minutes of its opening.
The YouTube channel is now on pace to become the fastest growing channel in YouTube history.
Ronaldo breaks New YouTube record
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