Brazil head coach Dunga has confirmed he wants to have Neymar available for both 2016 Copa America Centenario and the summer Olympics, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro in August. Brazil want to include Neymar as one of three permitted over-age players. Dunga is aware that he will ...
Read More »USA get Colombia in Copa America Centenario Draw
It has been a tough draw for Jurgen Klinsmann’s men as the US national team have been pitted against Colombia, Costa Rica and Paraguay in the group stage of Copa America Centenario. The USA soccer team begin their journey on 3 June at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara against Colombia ...
Read More »Jonas to make Brazil squad for Uruguay, Paraguay qualifiers
Brazil striker Jonas has been putting in some fantastic displays this season for Benfica and he could now be called to the Brazil national team. The 31-year-old forward has so far scored 25 goals in all competitions for the Eagles thus far, while 21 of those came in 22 league ...
Read More »Lorenzo Melgarejo to play for Russia national team
Former Liverpool target Lorenzo Melgarejo is considering the option of taking up Russian nationality and representing the country at the 2016 European Championship finals. The 25-year-old Paraguay left wing back has become disappointed with the lack of interest from his native country and could go on to become the Russian ...
Read More »Messi to play at Copa America Centenario, not at Olympics
The 2015 FIFA Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi will skip the summer Olympic, but will play in the Copa America in the United States. Lionel Messi was available for selection to Argentina’s Olympic team as one of the three player older than 23, but Argentina coach Gerardo Martino has revealed ...
Read More »Marcelo Gallardo to be offered Chile job
As expected, Jorge Sampaoli is no longer in charge of the Chilean national team. The Argentine tactician, who helped La Roja win the 2015 Copa America trophy, quit his job and reports in Chile suggest that Marcelo Gallardo could be appointed as new coach. Talks with Marcelo Bielsa broke down ...
Read More »Andrew Farrell hopes for Peru call-up
Peru coach Ricardo Gareca wants New England defender Andrew Farrell in his squad, reports in Peru suggest. Andrew Farrell was born in USA, but he lived in Peru for ten years. The 23-year-old footballer has yet to earn his USA cap, meaning that he is eligible to represent Peru in ...
Read More »Jorge Sampaoli eyeing Chile exit
Jorge Sampaoli, who helped Chile win 2015 Copa America last summer, is on the verge of leaving the national team. The Argentine tactician said in public that he was not happy with current situation in Chilean football and he was reportedly asking for a reduction of his exit clause. The ...
Read More »Jesus Gabriel Macias Holguin harbours Ecuador dream
Ecuador rising star Jesus Gabriel Macias Holguin dreams about playing for the national team. The 15-year-old boy is probably the most talented player in Ecuador and it has to be noted that he is likely to get a trial with Independiente. “Few days ago Independiente offered me to go on ...
Read More »Carlos Bacca named Colombia Player of the Year 2015
Carlos Bacca impressed in the 2014/2015 campaign with Sevilla. The Colombian attacker won the Europa League trophy with the Spanish outfit and he has been producing fine performances with Milan in Serie A this season as well. Unlike Real Madrid ace James Rodriguez, Carlos Bacca was injury free in 2015, ...
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