Lloyd hat-trick inspires USA to Women’s World Cup glory
The United States produced an impressive performance as they thrashed Japan 5-2 in a pulsating thriller to lift the Women’s World Cup for the third time, with the match featuring an astounding 13-minute hat-trick by midfielder Carli Lloyd. Lloyd gave the Americans an early 2-0 lead within... read more »
Winning Copa America will make up for my dismal World Cup
Argentine forward Sergio Aguero is hoping winning the Copa America will make up for his dismal performance in the World Cup. Argentina went into the final of the World Cup last year but were beaten by Germany courtesy of a Mario Gotze winner in extra-time. Aguero struggled for form and fitness... read more »
Copa America: Peru in semis with Guerrero treble, Bolivia ousted
A hat trick from Brazilian-based striker Paolo Guerrero’s helped Peru cruise past Bolivia 3-1 on Thursday, setting up a Copa America semi-final clash against fierce rivals Chile. Flamengo forward Guerrero, who has spent the past three years in Brazil after spells in Germany with Bayern Munich... read more »
Messi challenges Ronaldo in race for Spain’s top scorer
After finding his scoring touch in Germany, Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to renew his scintillating duel with Lionel Messi in the Spanish league. Ronaldo ended a rare three-game slump without a goal to help Real Madrid win 2-0 at Schalke in the Champions League. “It is clear that Cristiano Ronaldo... read more »
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