USA 0-1 Uruguay: Copa America hosts crash out as La Celeste reach last eight

USA crashed out of the Copa America following a 1-0 defeat by Uruguay, who advanced to the quarter-finals as Group C winners.

The defeat at Arrowsmith Stadium – coupled with Panama s 3-1 victory over bottom side Bolivia – culminated in the Stars and Stripes falling at the first hurdle in their own tournament.

Though both sides were generally lacking a creative spark in the final third, Mathias Olivera s 66th-minute strike was enough to seal the hosts fate.

Meanwhile, Uruguay ensured a 100% record as they marched into the last eight, where a showdown with the Group D runners-up awaits them in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Each side lost a player to injury during a disjointed first half in Kansas City.

Uruguay s Maximiliano Araujo was stretchered off …

Spain are growing stronger at Euro 2020, says Busquets

Sergio Busquets believes Spain are growing stronger by the game at Euro 2020 after La Roja defeated Croatia 5-3 in a European Championship classic to reach the quarter-finals.

Luis Enrique s side won their first knockout game at a major tournament since winning Euro 2012 nine years ago, triumphing in a thrilling contest at Parken Stadium on Monday.

Pablo Sarabia, Cesar Azpilicueta and Ferran Torres were all on target to give Spain a commanding 3-1 lead after Pedri s bizarre own goal from 49 yards had put Croatia ahead.

But substitute Mislav Orsic scored one and set up another for Mario Pasalic in the space of seven minutes late on in Copenhagen to set up extra time.

It is the just the second time Spain have conceded three goals in their Euros history, but…

Lewandowski backs Poland boycott of Qatar 2022 qualifier against Russia

Poland captain Robert Lewandowski has backed the decision of the Polish football association to refuse to play their Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifier against Russia next month following developments in Ukraine.

Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday, following weeks of rising political tensions in the region. The conflict escalated further on Friday, with the fighting reaching the capital city of Kyiv.

Russia had been set to host Poland in March, but on Friday, UEFA confirmed any international matches due to be held in Russia or Ukraine would have to be moved to a neutral venue, as well as confirming St Petersburg had been stripped of holding this season s Champions League final, which will now be played in Paris.

The winner of the tie between Poland and Russia woul…

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Rice lauds ´leader´ Mainoo ahead of Euro 2024 final against Spain

Declan Rice lauded praise on England midfield partner Kobbie Mainoo for his leadership qualities during his run in the side at Euro 2024.

Mainoo has started alongside Rice in the Three Lions three knockout games against Slovakia, Switzerland and the Netherlands.

The Manchester United midfielder, who enjoyed a breakthrough season under Erik ten Hag, made history in England s semi-final win over Ronald Koeman s side.

At 19 years and 82 days, Mainoo became the youngest player to play for England in the semi-final of a major tournament.

Mainoo received the man of the match award, starring in midfield as he made more tackles (two) and interceptions (two) than any other Three Lions player in Dortmund.

The winner of last night s fan vote

Ko…

Barcelona board approves €1.255billion budget for 2022-23

Barcelona have confirmed their board has approved an operating income budget of €1.255billion for the 2022-23 season.

LaLiga giants Barca have been battling financial difficulties over the course of several seasons, with president Joan Laporta aiming to steady the ship, though it has not stopped them spending big in the transfer market.

Though Lionel Messi left the club in 2021, Barca this year signed Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde and Raphinha for big money, while also adding Andreas Christensen, Franck Kessie, Hector Bellerin and Marcos Alonso on low-cost deals. Ousmane Dembele was handed a new contract, too.

Barca sold 25 per cent of their TV revenue for the next 25 years to private equity group Sixth Street in two separate deals in June and July, while …

Pique taking inspiration from 2014-15 turnaround

Gerard Pique remains confident Barcelona can overhaul their six-point deficit to Real Madrid in LaLiga following Saturday s 1-1 Clasico draw and is taking inspiration from Luis Enrique s first season as coach.

Barca looked set to cut Madrid s lead at the summit to three points after Luis Suarez put them ahead at Camp Nou, only for Sergio Ramos to head home an equaliser 12 seconds from the end of normal time to rescue a point for Zinedine Zidane s men.

Though Madrid are still in command of the title race, Pique believes Barca can replicate what they achieved in Luis Enrique s maiden campaign in 2014-15.

Madrid led the way by four points in late February, only for Barca to turn things around and win the league by two points.

Everything is going right for R…

Champions League 2008-09: Road to the Final

FC Barcelona and Manchester United are the two best sides of Europe, according to this year s edition of the Champions League. How did these two giants get to the final though? A quick overview.

FC Barcelona

Third preliminary round

Aug 13 Home 4-0 Wisla Krakow (Pol)
Aug 26 Away 0-1 Wisla Krakow (Pol)

Group Phase

Sep 16 Home 3-1 Sporting Lisbon (Por)

Oct 01 Away 2-1 Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukr)

Oct 22 Away 5-0 FC Basel (Sui)

Nov 04 Home 1-1 FC Basel (Sui)

Nov 26 Away 5-2 Sporting Lisbon (Por)

Dec 09 Home 2-3 Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukr)

Position: 1 (13 points)

Second round

Feb 24 Away 1-1 Olympique Lyon (Fra)
Mar 11 Home 5-2 Olympique Lyon (Fra)

Quarter finals

Apr 08 Home 4-0 Ba…

Bears vs Lions Thanksgiving Day Football Picks and Predictions: Roasted Lions

The Detroit Lions are still looking for their first win of the 2021 NFL season as they head into their annual Thanksgiving Day matchup — this year against division rival Chicago Bears.

Chicago hasn’t been much better but NFL betting odds still opened with the Bears as 3-point road favorites for this Week 12 Turkey Day showdown. 

With nothing but pride — and maybe a job or two — on the line between these NFC North rivals, here are our best free NFL picks and predictions for Bears vs. Lions on Thursday, November 25, with kickoff at 12:30 p.m. ET. 

NFL Best Bets and Player Props for Week 3: DK Metcalf's Longest Reception Total is Rather Short

NFL Week 3 odds are moving as we’re now into gameday Sunday, and while the player prop markets have pretty much settled, there are still a couple of lines that offer some intriguing value.

Today, I’m looking at both sides of the same game: keying in on a very talented Seattle wide receiver who is set to get more downfield targets… and then a Falcons running back that should get back to doing damage in the passing game. 

Check out the breakdown below with my latest free NFL picks and Week 3 player prop bets.