Dybala and Icardi World Cup chances not over yet, says Sampaoli
Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli is adamant Paulo Dybala and Mauro Icardi still have a chance of playing at this year’s World Cup despite being left out of the most recent squad. With less than three months to go until the World Cup, Sampaoli caused something of a stir by ignoring both Icardi and Dybala for […]
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James: Colombia can´t get carried away with France win
James Rodriguez warned Colombia should not get carried away by their 3-2 friendly win over France in Paris on Friday. Jose Pekerman’s side fought back from two goals down inside 28 minutes to claim their maiden victory over France and seal their first back-to-back wins since last March. James claimed two assists to help his side […]
Source: http://www.soccernews.com/james-colombia-cant-get-carried-away-with-france-win/254508/
Italy to wait on Verratti injury
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti will be assessed after picking up an injury during Italy’s 2-0 friendly defeat against Argentina in Manchester. Verratti impressed during the Azzurri’s first game under interim boss Luigi Di Biagio but limped out of the action after 72 minutes to be replaced by Bryan Cristante. Italy had looked the most […]
Source: http://www.soccernews.com/italy-to-wait-on-verratti-injury/254507/
Lopetegui happy with Spain showing against ´physically stronger´ Germany
Julen Lopetegui said Spain were pleased to claim a 1-1 draw against world champions Germany in an engrossing international friendly on Friday. Rodrigo Moreno’s second international goal gave Spain an early lead in Dusseldorf, but Thomas Muller struck a superb finish to level before the interval. Both sides – the last two winners of the World […]
Source: http://www.soccernews.com/lopetegui-happy-with-spain-showing-against-physically-stronger-germany/254506/
Messi has had hamstring injury for ´some time´
Lionel Messi revealed he has been suffering with a hamstring problem for “some time” as he missed Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Italy on Friday. Messi was reduced to the role of spectator at the Etihad Stadium, where goals from Ever Banega and Manuel Lanzini ensured the win for Jorge Sampaoli’s men. The Barcelona superstar has been in typically […]
Source: http://www.soccernews.com/messi-has-had-hamstring-injury-for-some-time/254505/
Forward-thinking Southgate makes case for England´s defence
Gareth Southgate praised England for coming through a “good test” against Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands, but insists there is still plenty of room for improvement. Jesse Lingard’s first international goal secured a 1-0 victory for the visitors in Amsterdam, the Manchester United player finding the net with a first-time strike in the 59th minute. England comfortably […]
Source: http://www.soccernews.com/forward-thinking-southgate-makes-case-for-englands-defence/254504/
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