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Argentina and Colombia to host 2020 Copa America

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Argentina and Colombia will co-host the 2020 Copa America.

Reports in the media are confirming that both countries will host the 2020 Copa America. It was initially rumored to being held in the United States like in 2016 but that idea was shot down.

Per the reports, the 2020 edition will see Argentina host two groups while both countries would get a semi-final each. The final would be played in Argentina.

Sergio AGUERO scores twice for Manchester City in Champions League win against Schalke

Sergio AGUERO scored twice for Manchester City in their 7-0 win against Schalke.

For the first time in his career, AGUERO scored in four consecutive Champions League matches. He had previously scored against Hoffenheim, Lyon and the last two matches against Schalke.

AGUERO’s first goal was a penalty, one where he did a panenka and scored. His second was from a very difficult angle. Sergio AGUERO has now scored 5 goals in 5 matches in the Champions League this season.

Argentine Champions League preview: Lionel MESSI, Paulo DYBALA, Sergio AGUERO, more

The second leg of the Round of 16 starts on Tuesday as we preview the Argentine players.

Manchester City bring a 3-2 lead from the first leg against Schalke. Sergio AGUERO had scored in that match while Nicolas OTAMENDI was sent off which means he will miss the second match at the Etihad in Manchester.

Diego SIMEONE’s team won the first match 2-0 in Madrid as his Atletico travel to Turin against Juventus and Paulo DYBALA.

Lionel MESSI will play at the Camp Nou as FC Barcelona are against Lyon. The first match ended 0-0 and there’s all to play for with qualification to the quarter finals up at stake.

The Argentine players left in the Champions League are:

Manchester United: Sergio ROMERO, Marcos ROJO
Tottenham Hotspur: Erik LAMELA, Juan FOYTH, Paulo GAZZANIGA
Ajax: Nicolas TAGLIAFICO, Lisandro MAGALLAN
FC Barcelona: Lionel MESSI
Atletico Madrid: Angel CORREA
Juventus: Paulo DYBALA
Manchester City: Nicolas OTAMENDI, Sergio AGUERO

Facundo FERREYRA scores first goal for Espanyol against Bilbao

Facundo FERREYRA scored for Espanyol in their 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao.

The Argentine scored his first goal for his new club. With just 9 minutes into the match, a right footed shot by FERREYRA beat the goalkeeper to give Espanyol the lead.

Lucas BIGLIA scores free kick for AC Milan in win against Chievo

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Lucas BIGLIA scored the first goal for AC Milan in their 2-1 win against Chievo.

The Argentine veteran scored a great free kick for Milan on their way to getting the full 3 points. Milan were awarded a free kick and the 33 year old’s right footed shot beat the goalkeeper and into the net.

Mateo MUASCCHIO also started the match.

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