Lionel Messi has backed his Argentine compatriot Lautaro Martinez to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, believing the Inter Milan forward has had a “spectacular year”, Afrosport reports. The 27-year-old was instrumental for the Nerazzurri as he helped them to a 20th Scudetto last season and also won the Capocannoniere for top scorer after netting 24 goals. Martinez also played his part as Argentina won back-to-back Copa America...
John Yeboah came off the bench to provide a late assist for Ecuador in the 2024 Copa America quarter-finals against reigning champions Argentina but it was not enough as it ended in a penalty shootout loss after a 1-1 draw in regular time. The Tricolor started the game brightly in Houston, putting the Albiceleste under intense pressure in the opening minutes. They however fell behind in...
French Ligue 1 club Monaco have condemned the racist abuses targeted at United States of America striker Folarin Balogun after their 2-1 defeat to Panama on Thursday. Balogun opened the scoring for the United States at the Mercedez Benz Stadium with his strike in the 22nd minute but the host country failed to protect their lead. Goals from Cesar Blackman and and Jose Fajardo in each...
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