Copa America 2024
CONMEBOL Copa America 2024.
-
Atlético Madrid refuses all offers for Álvarez, even at €200 million
Atlético Madrid president Miguel Angel Gil has publicly ruled out any transfer of Julián Álvarez this summer, rejecting in advance any proposal — including at €200 million — despite persistent interest from FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Football -
Wright claims Enzo Fernandez's winner should have been ruled out after foul on Salah
Ian Wright argued Argentina's decisive third goal in their 3-2 comeback win over Egypt at Copa America should have been disallowed, citing an unchecked foul on Mohamed Salah in the build-up that VAR declined to review.
Football -
VAR strips Egypt of 2-0 lead against Argentina in contentious Copa América ruling
Mostafa Zico's breakaway goal was ruled out in the 58th minute of Egypt's Copa América round-of-16 clash with Argentina after VAR judged a foul on Lisandro Martínez — committed at the other end of the pitch — had led to the move. Argentina went on to equalise 2-2 through Lionel Messi.
Football -
Balogun's red-card reprieve gives Belgium extra motivation, warns Carli Lloyd
FIFA's last-minute decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension ahead of the USA's Copa América clash with Belgium has put a target on the American forward, according to Fox Sports analyst Carli Lloyd.
Football -
Drew Fischer: the Canadian MLS referee appointed to officiate Argentina vs Cape Verde
Canadian official Drew Fischer, a veteran of the 2022 World Cup and last year's MLS Cup final, has been appointed to referee Argentina's Copa América last-16 tie against Cape Verde at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Football -
England vs DR Congo set to generate £20m pub windfall and spike in sick days
England's Copa America knockout clash with DR Congo in Atlanta is projected to drive four million extra pints sold and a £20m boost to UK pubs, while HR firms warn of a rise in staff absences on Wednesday and Thursday due to the 5pm kick-off.
Football -
Vlasic's late header sends Croatia through and ends Scotland's Copa America hopes
Nikola Vlasic headed home a Luka Modric corner seven minutes from time to give Croatia a 2-1 win over Ghana in Philadelphia, securing second place in Group L and eliminating Scotland from the tournament.
Football -
FIFA denies France black armbands for Deschamps' mother as minute's silence agreed
FIFA has rejected France's request to wear black armbands in tribute to Didier Deschamps' late mother ahead of their Copa America group finale against Norway. A minute's silence will instead be held before kick-off in Massachusetts, dedicated to victims of the Venezuela earthquake.
Football -
Ivory Coast manager Fae calls Schweinsteiger's 'wild African football' remarks racist
Emerse Fae has condemned Bastian Schweinsteiger after the Germany legend described Ivory Coast's playing style as 'a bit African football, a bit wild' ahead of their Copa América group clash. Fae said the comments were disappointing and, 'calling a spade a spade', racist.
Football -
Scotland's Copa América fate out of their hands after 3-0 Brazil defeat
Scotland finished third in Group C with three points after losing 3-0 to Brazil, with Vinicius Junior scoring twice. They now need a series of results across multiple groups to fall in their favour to reach the knockout rounds for the first time.
Football -
Hayes fires back at 'kitchen' studio critics with pointed on-air remark during Copa América coverage
Emma Hayes appeared to take a subtle swipe at viewers who mocked ITV's controversial 'kitchen-style' analysis set, telling the audience that focusing on the football was 'a challenge for some of us at home'.
Football -
Pochettino refuses to confirm Pulisic fitness for USA's Group D clash with Australia
Christian Pulisic trained only in a limited individual capacity ahead of the United States' Group D match against Australia at Lumen Field in Seattle, after leaving their 4-1 win over Paraguay at half-time with an injury.
Football -
Valencia backs Amad to thrive under Carrick — then watches him score the winner
Antonio Valencia praised Amad's development as a right-sided defender ahead of the Copa America group stage, only for the Manchester United winger to come off the bench and score a 90th-minute winner as Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0 in Philadelphia.
Football
