EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 to claim a record 16th Copa America title at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. A poor game marred by security and crowd issues, resulting in an 82-minute delay, was decided by Martinez’s quality finish — his fifth goal of the … Read more
Dorival Junior, Brazil’s head coach, stirred controversy by excluding high-profile players. Speculation surrounds the omission of Casemiro, possibly influenced by criticism from the British press. The squad reflects a blend of established names and emerging talent. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dorival Junior, the head coach of the Brazil national team, caused a stir by … Read more
Argentina secured a 3-0 win against El Salvador in a friendly match, in the absence Lionel Messi’s. Goals from Romero, Fernández, and Lo Celso sealed the victory at Lincoln Financial Field. Young talents Garnacho and Barco also received playing time, with Barco impressing as a standout performer. Eko Hot Blog reports that despite the absence … Read more
Saudi Arabia have ended Argentina’s unbeaten run in a huge 2–1 World Cup shock. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Saudi Arabia caused one of the biggest shocks in FIFA World Cup history after coming from behind to beat Argentina in their Group C opener. Argentina were tipped as one of the pre-tournament favourites to go … Read more
Reports say that Paris Saint-Germain forward, Lionel Messi, tops the Ballon d’ Or list. Ballon d’Or power rankings for the month of October has been revealed. Sportskeeda revealed that Paris Saint-Germain forward, Lionel Messi, tops the Ballon d’Or list. The Argentine captain is ahead of Bayern Munich striker, Robert Lewandowski, and Chelsea’s Jorginho and Manchester … Read more
On Sunday, the fate of the historic tournament was thrown into doubt just 13 days before kick-off, after CONMEBOL announced that Argentina would not host the Copa America. The South American Football Federation, CONMEBOL, has announced that Brazil has been chosen as the new venue for the Copa America after Argentina dropped out due to … Read more
The announcement was made late on Sunday amidst a rising number of Coronavirus cases in Argentina. Copa America 2021 is in serious jeopardy after the South American football body CONMEBOL has ruled out Argentina as the tournament’s hosts, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. A statement was released on Twitter that confirmed that Argentina had been removed as … Read more
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, is absent from the Copa America Team of the Tournament after perhaps the worst tournament he would be part of aside when he was just starting out at senior level with Argentina during the 2006 World Cup. With Liverpool and Brazil keeper, Alisson Becker, in goal; 36-year-old Dani Alves (Brazil) at … Read more
Brazil right back, Dani Alves, has been named Player of the Tournament at Copa America which ended at the Maracana on Sunday. The former Barcelona player, who is a free agent this summer after leaving the French side, Paris Saint German, was rewarded for his decisive performances in a Brazil shirt. Having turned out for … Read more
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, ignored the Copa America third-place medal ceremony after he was shown a red card in the first half during the third place match against Chile. The Barcelona superstar laid on Argentina’s first goal on Saturday for Sergio Aguero, his first contribution in open play during the tournament as Paulo Dybala made … Read more
Peru stunned Chile and perhaps most of the footballing world in the early hours of today by advancing to the final of Copa America after pounding reigning champions, Chile 3-0. Peru, who have not won the Copa America since their last victory as far back as 1975, took the lead 20 minutes into the match … Read more
Host, Brazil, produced their best performance yet at the ongoing Copa America tournament to beat eternal rival, Argentina and qualify for the final. In yet another match that saw Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi, failing yet again to lift Argentina, Brazil ran out 2-0 winner in the semi-final encounter played in the early hours of this … Read more
Colombia footballer, William Tesillo, has confirmed that he and his family have been at the receiving end of death threats as a result of his penalty miss at the ongoing COPA America in Brazil. The 29-year-old defender, who plies his professional trade with Club León in Liga MX, failed to convert the decisive penalty against … Read more