Ecuador sack coach Sanchez after Copa America exit
Ecuador have sacked head coach Felix Sanchez in the wake of Thursday's (Jul 4) Copa America quarter-final defeat by Argentina, the country's football federation (FEF) said.
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Weekend recap: Huge soccer win, new track records and Canada vs. Giannis
As you may have heard, Canada scored a pretty big soccer victory on Friday night. Here's a look at that and some other important results from the weekend in international sports:
More than showman, Argentina's Martinez builds 50% penalty success rate
With two spectacular saves in a penalty shootout and a hip-shaking dance to celebrate, Argentina's Emi Martinez was at his flamboyant best against Ecuador in the Copa America.
Copa América 2024 daily recap: Mexico's experiment fails as Venezuela, Ecuador move on from Group B
Mexico has been eliminated from Copa América following its scoreless draw with Ecuador at State Farm Stadium on Sunday. Ecuador will advance to the quarterfinals as the runner-up in Group B; Venezuela will advance as the winner.
Messi back at training ahead of Argentina's Copa America quarter-final
Argentina's Lionel Messi returned to training on Monday as they prepare to face Ecuador in the Copa America quarter-finals in Houston this week.
Lionel Messi Boost For Argentina Ahead Of Copa America Semi-final Against Canada
Argentina received a major boost ahead of their Copa America semi-final clash against Canada as head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed that captain Lionel Messi is fit to play despite hamstring injury concerns. After missing Argentina's final group stage due to a thigh complaint, Messi returned to the field in their quarter-final triumph against Ecuador. He went on to play 90 minutes of their quarter-final clash. The game went to penalties after a 1-1 draw, and the Inter Miami forward made the headlines after missing his spot kick.
Canada out to continue surprising Copa run against Venezuela
History is at stake for both Venezuela and Canada when they meet on Friday in Arlington, Texas, in the second Copa America quarter-final.
Messi still a doubt for Ecuador quarter-final, Argentina coach Scaloni says
Argentina captain Lionel Messi is still a doubt for Thursday's Copa America quarter-final against Ecuador at the NRG Stadium in Houston, coach Lionel Scaloni said.