Messi hopes Di Maria retires with a goal in Copa America final
Argentina captain Lionel Messi hopes forward Angel Di Maria ends his international career with a goal in Sunday's Copa America final against Colombia.
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Argentines hope ageing heroes lift Copa, Colombians plan victory parties
BUENOS AIRES/BOGOTA : Colombian fans were planning victory celebrations in advance of Sunday's Copa America final while Argentines hoped Lionel Messi and their other heroes could pull off another triumph before some of them end their international careers.
2024 Olympic soccer: Schedule, groups, format, venues - ESPN
With an estimated 4 billion fans worldwide, soccer's global appeal and popularity are undeniable.
Reborn James Rodriguez Holds Key To Colombia's Copa America Final Hopes
He was the golden boy of the 2014 World Cup but after a decade of disappointment at club level and at the age of 33, James Rodriguez is back and starring again on the international stage. The Colombian 'number ten' has been fundamental to his team's run to the final of the Copa America where 'Los Cafeteros' will face world champions Argentina for the title. Ten years ago in Brazil, Rodriguez scored six goals in Colombia's run to the quarter-finals of the World Cup including a stunning volley on the turn against Uruguay which won FIFA's Puskas Award for goal of the year.
Canadian women to face Australia in preparation for Olympic title defence
Canada will face 12th-ranked Australia in an International friendly on July 13 in Marbella, Spain, as part of its final preparations for defence of its Olympic women's soccer title.
Canada, Uruguay criticise Copa organizers ahead of third-place clash
Canada and Uruguay have differing outlooks about how the Copa America has gone as they clash in the third-place match on Saturday in Charlotte.
Girmay becomes first Black African to win a Tour de France stage
TURIN, Italy : Eritrean Biniam Girmay became the first Black African rider to win a stage on the Tour de France when he prevailed in a reduced bunch sprint at the end of the third stage on Monday.
Copa América: Luis Suárez criticises Colombia celebrations - ESPN
Uruguay striker Luis Suárez slammed Colombia's «ugly» celebrations after Wednesday's Copa América semifinal ended in violent scenes as players argued on the pitch and fought with fans in the stands at the Bank of America Stadium.