Home Blog Page 1113

Hernan Crespo wins Copa Sudamericana with Defensa y Justicia

Roy Nemer
-
13

Hernan Crespo has coached Defensa y Justicia to their first ever title as they beat Lanus 3-0 in the Copa Sudamericana final.

Crespo has his first piece of silverware as a coach and Defensa has their first international trophy. It was an all Argentine final between Defensa and Lanus but in the final itself, only one team truly showed up. A pass into the penalty area as Lanus struggled to clear the ball and it fell to Adonis Frias as the Argentine would score to give Defensa the 1-0 lead.

A defensive mistake would gift Defensa the second goal. A poor bass back in the penalty area as Braian Romero would get to the loose ball and chip it over the goalkeeper to double Defensa’s advantage.

Yet another defensive mistake and poor passing by Lanus would lead to Defensa’s third of the match. In injury time, it would be Washington Camacho scoring the third of the match to start the celebrations.

Cristian Romero scores, assists for Atalanta in 3-0 win vs. AC Milan

Roy Nemer
-
16

Cristian Romero scored and assisted for Atalanta in their 3-0 win vs. AC Milan.

Romero opened the scoring for Atalanta mid way into the first half. A corner kick played short as Gosens plays a cross into the penalty area and Romero acrobatically heads the ball into the net to give Atalanta the 1-0 lead. With Atalanta leading 2-0, Romero would play a pass in to Zapata as he would score Atalanta’s third goal.

Mateo Musacchio would be substituted in for Milan early in the second half. Ankle surgery had kept him out and this was his first match of the season.

Alejandro Papu Gomez close to joining Sevilla

Roy Nemer
-
23

Alejandro Papu Gomez is reportedly close to joining Sevilla.

Papu Gomez has been frozen out of the Atalanta squad for several weeks as he’s been linked with several clubs. Per a report by Fabrizio Romano, Sevilla are apparently close to signing him. A bid of around €5-6 million with personal terms having already been accepted.

Gomez has been at the club since 2014, helping them into the knockout phase of last season’s Champions League. Should he join Sevilla, he would play alongside Lucas Ocampos, Marcos Acuna and Franco Vazquez.

Sergio Aguero tests positive for COVID-19

Roy Nemer
-
25

Sergio Aguero has tested positive for COVID-19.

Aguero tweeted out that has tested positive as his difficult season continues. The Argentine has been struggling with injuries throughout the season ever since a knee injury at the end of last season. As he was making the bench for City and beginning to get some games, Aguero’s luck turned back around after it had been reported that he had come into close contact with someone with the virus.

Manchester City’s all team leading scorer will be out for at least 10 days which means he will miss three games. City play Cheltenham Town in the fourth round of the FA Cup and also play West Brom and Sheffield United in the league.

Manchester United reportedly interested in Facundo Medina of Lens

Roy Nemer
-
36

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Argentina defender Facundo Medina.

The Lens defender has apparently caught the attention of Manchester United as the club are reportedly preparing an £11 million offer for the Argentine. Per a report by La Voix du Nord, United are serious about signing Medina, as he only joined the club from Talleres in the last transfer window. He signed with Lens on a four year deal with €2.4 million.

Per the report, should United sign Medina, he would stay on loan at Lens until the end of the season. Medina has already been called up to the Argentina national team.

1...1,1121,1131,114...1,737Page 1,113 of 1,737