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FT: Uruguay 1 (Rodriguez 52) Jamaica 0 Cristian Rodriguez scored the only goal of the game as Uruguay got their Copa America defence off to a shaky start in Group B. Rodriguez slotted home in the 52nd minute, but Oscar Tabarez’s team were far from convincing in their opening match. Indeed, if Darren Mattocks had held his nerve with one gilt-edge chance for the Reggae Boys in the first half, it...
Published: June 13, 2015
Mexico entered the Copa America fray on Friday night, but the goalless draw with Bolivia at the Estadio Sausalito in Vina del Mar offered little entertainment in Group A. El Tri dominated possession in the first period but were unable to find a way past a resilient defence, marshalled well by Leonel Morales. Instead, it was Bolivia who threatened to open the scoring in the 14th minute, when Ricardo...
Published: March 31, 2015
Pre-match attention focused on Tottenham striker Harry Kane’s first full England cap, but it proved to be two other White Hart Lane players who would combine to earn a modicum of revenge for the 2014 World Cup loss as the Three Lions came from behind to earn a 1-1 friendly draw with Italy at Juventus Stadium. The Azzurri dominated the opening 45 minutes and were rewarded with a glancing...
Published: March 31, 2015
A moment of madness from Jozy Altidore cost the United States men’s national team victory over Switzerland in their 1-1 international friendly draw in Zurich on Tuesday. After Brek Shea had scored a superb free-kick from 20 yards on the stroke of half-time, Toronto FC striker Altidore swore at the match official in the 68th minute after being called for a foul. The match official immediately...
Published: November 28, 2014
United States international Tim Howard believes Major League Soccer can bolster its profile by increasing the number of designated players for teams. The governing body set up the designated player system in the wake of David Beckham‘s arrival at LA Galaxy in 2007 after his departure from Real Madrid. Under the ruling, MLS teams are now allowed up to three designated players in their squads....
Published: November 26, 2014
If one man underlined the madness that can engulf the World Cup finals, it is Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard. The United States international was at the heart of his country’s successful campaign in Brazil, creating a new World Cup record of 15 saves in the last-16 tie with Belgium. Ultimately, Howard’s heroics would count for nothing, as the Red Devils claimed an extra-time victory to knock...
Published: October 14, 2014
Hong Kong 0-7 Argentina Nicolas Gaitan and Gonzalo Higuain both scored twice, but the Argentina star turn once more proved to be Lionel Messi in a seven-goal drubbing of Hong Kong. Ever Banega had given Gerardo Martino’s side an 18th-minute lead in the exhibition match, before a goal apiece from Higuain and Gaitan gave the South Americans a three-goal advantage at the interval. The Napoli striker...
Published: October 14, 2014
Japan 0-4 Brazil Neymar struck four times in a 4-0 rout of Japan to become Brazil’s fifth-highest goalscorer of all time. The Barcelona star was on target in the 18th minute as the Selecao took a single-goal advantage into the interval. He grabbed another goal three minutes into the second period, before equalling Bebeto‘s tally of 39 with his hat-trick strike in the 77th minute. Four...
Published: September 5, 2014
With the club season taking a hiatus, the focus is on the international programme this weekend. Less than two months since the World Cup was won by Germany, the Euro 2016 qualifiers begin. The Brazil 2014 winners play host to Scotland, while deposed world champions Spain begin the defence of their European crown against Macedonia. England and Italy both suffered group-stage exits at the World Cup,...
Published: July 15, 2014
Brazil head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has resigned from his role with the national team after a disappointing World Cup on home soil, as BBC Sport reported. The former Chelsea manager saw his team defeated 7-1 in the semi-final before losing 3-0 to the Netherlands in the third-place play-off. It seemed only a matter of time before the Brazilian Football Confederation would look for a new man, and they...