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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Emiliano Martinez Saves Lionel Messi Blushes As Argentina Beat Ecuador To Reach Copa America Semis
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero, saving two penalties and Lionel Messi's blushes as holders Argentina defeated Ecuador in a penalty shoot-out to book their place in the Copa America semi-finals on Thursday. A Lisandro Martinez header had put world champions Argentina 1-0 up ten minutes before half-time but Kevin Rodriguez headed in a stoppage-time leveller for Ecuador, who had risen to the occasion in front of 69,456 fans at Houston's NRG Stadium. Messi missed the opening penalty, chipping against the bar, but thanks to heroics from Martinez, Argentina recovered to win the shoot-out 4-2 and progress into the semi-finals where they will face the winner of Friday's match between Venezuela and Canada.
Ecuador braced for 'another final' against Argentina in Copa America quarters
Ecuador are preparing for "another final" at the Copa America after advancing to a quarter-final match-up against defending champions Argentina, head coach Felix Sanchez said on Sunday.
Qatar Masuk Daftar Elite Usai Juara Piala Asia Beruntun
Qatar menjadi juara Piala Asia 2023 usai mengalahkan Yordania 3-1 di final. The Maroons sukses menjadi satu dari sedikit negara yang mampu mempertahankan gelar.
Qatar and Lebanon to kick off Asian Cup with two new coaches at the helm
DOHA : The 2023 Asian Cup kicks off with defending champions and hosts Qatar taking on Lebanon in Group A on Friday but preparations have been far from ideal for both teams after they appointed new coaches barely a month before the continental tournament.
Carlos Queiroz sacked by Qatar after 11 games in charge
Carlos Queiroz has been sacked as manager of the Qatar national team, a position he only took in February when he signed a four-year contract.
Queiroz leaves Qatar role one month before Asian Cup defence, replaced by Marquez Lopez
Carlos Queiroz has parted company with Qatar's national team less than a year after signing a four-year contract to coach the Asian champions and with little more than a month until the nation hosts the Asian Cup, with Marquez Lopez named as his replacement.
'They're exhausted', Queiroz aims for Qatar reset after World Cup flop
HONG KONG : Carlos Queiroz is looking to rebuild the confidence of Qatar's players after the disappointment of last year's World Cup in an attempt to build a "dynasty" capable of transforming the Gulf state into a leading power in the global game.