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Beatriz Amorim
Sou formada em Jornalismo, tenho 25 anos, adoro escrever e produzir conteúdo para as redes sociais. Atualmente trabalho com marketing político, assessoria de comunicação e sou redatora e repórter em …
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Laura Montero
Soy Laura Montero, periodista deportiva. Mi terreno es el fútbol y la Fórmula 1, dos mundos que combinan estrategia, emoción y velocidad — y que me apasiona contar. Encuentra todas …
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Matthew Saunders
A journalist in his final year of studying at De Montfort University Leicester and has gained 2 years of good experience with top journalists. I am also a commentator for …
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Norway 1-2 England: brave World Cup run ends in extra-time heartbreak
At Miami's Hard Rock Stadium, Norway fell to a 2-1 extra-time defeat to England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. It was their first appearance in the tournament in 28 years. Norway challenged one of the World Cup favorites, showing discipline and quality. Benfica attacker Andreas Schjelderup announced himself …
Laura Montero | VAVEL España
Las notas de los jugadores del Atlético de Madrid en la jornada 29, donde Nahuel Molina y Lookman destacaron pese a la actuación arbitral....De Lángara a Santi Cazorla: el Real Oviedo celebra 100 años de una fe inquebrantable que sobrevivió al barro para volver a la élite....Musso y Julián Álvarez …
Egypt 2-3 Argentina: Pharaohs Fall to Late World Cup Comeback
Egypt were on the verge of defeating Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta before the defending world champions mounted a comeback to progress to the quarter-finals. Argentina trailed Egypt 2-0 until the 79th minute when Cristian Romero scored his team's …
Heroic Ati-Zigi Not Enough as Black Stars Exit the 2026 World Cup
Ghana's run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Jhon Arias' early goal in the 14th minute separated the two sides, as Colombia progressed to face Switzerland in the last …
How Petkovic and Crucial Errors Cost Algeria the Last 16
After waiting for 88 years, Switzerland secured their first FIFA World Cup knockout victory following a 2-0 win against Algeria at BC Place in Vancouver on July 2, 2026. Breel Embolo opened the scoring 10 minutes after kick-off before Dan Ndoye doubled the lead 48 seconds into the restart, sealing …
How Senegal Turned A Masterclass Into World Cup Heartbreak
Belgium snatched a dramatic 3-2 win over Senegal in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Lions of Teranga produced one of the finest performances of the tournament only to watch it slip away as Youri Tielemans converted a penalty in the 125th minute to seal …
Diallo shines but Elephants crumble to Norway
Ivory Coast's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign came to an end after a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 32 at Dallas Stadium. The Elephants had enough opportunities to win with 15 shots and 14 corners, way more than Norway's, yet their inability to convert cost the Ivorians. …
Bafana Bafana's Historic Run Ends in Late Defeat
South Africa were a few minutes away from reaching extra time in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 tie against Canada before Stephen Eustaquio scored a last-minute goal in the 92nd minute to seal a 1-0 win for Canada at the SoFi Stadium on Sunday, June 28. It was …
Mahrez's Brilliant Brace Masks Algeria's Defensive Deficit in Last 32
The 3-3 draw between Algeria and Austria is definitely one of the wildest games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far. The result saw both nations seal a place in the Round of 32. Iran needed either side to lose to stay in the tournament, but their World Cup …
Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockout stage for first time after Curacao shutout
Ivory Coast secured Group E second place and a spot in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 with six points after a 2-0 victory over Curacao. The qualification marks a significant accomplishment because the Elephants have qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time …
Substitutes Continue to Shine for Canada despite Defeat
A poor defensive performance in the second half against Switzerland cost Canada top spot in Group B, but Promise David's impact proves that substitutions will play a key role for Jesse Marsch's team going forward. David scored just 70 seconds after being introduced to the game, finding the net with …
USMNT not writing Socceroos off despite criticism
Coming off od a 4-1 high following their Group D opener against Paraguay, the United States are eager to lodge another win against the Socceroos on their home turf. The teams met earlier for a feisty clash in October, where the US walked away with a 2-1 win over Australia. …
Bazeley: "Just another football match" ahead of Iran opener
New Zealand face Iran in their first World Cup game since 2010. Despite a 1-0 loss to England in their World Cup friendly, New Zealand appears positive going into their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Iran. This will be their third appearance in a World Cup competition. Ahead of …
Mehdi Taremi believes political tension "undermines joy" as Iran prepare for New Zealand
Iran is set to play its first 2026 FIFA World Cup game against New Zealand amidst political tensions with the United States of America. Los Angeles is set to host Group G’s Iran-New Zealand match. However, a regular game for New Zealand is one overshadowed by political circumstances for Iran. …
Luc de Fougerolles Ready for Potential World Cup Debut
Canada’s youngest player, 20-year-old Luc de Fougerolles, spoke about his readiness to make his World Cup debut on Friday, with the injury to defender Moïse Bombito potentially ruling him out of the fixture. Speaking to the media after Canada’s training session on Wednesday, de Fougerolles seemed unfazed by the prospect …
Javier Aguirre praises Mexico's ‘family’ cohesion ahead of World Cup opener
Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Wednesday, Mexico’s manager Javier Aguirre discussed the bond his team has built during preparation for the World Cup, describing how openly the squad refers to itself as a family. Aguirre emphasised the unity within the group and noted that cohesion was one of …
Mateo Chávez Accepts Pressure on Mexico to Top Group
Speaking to the media on Tuesday at the Centro de Alto Rendimiento, where the Mexican national team has been training in preparation for the World Cup, Mateo Chávez stated that the team was not intimidated by the pressure surrounding them to win Group A. The 22-year-old Chávez, who plays his …
Hull City 1-0 Middlesbrough: Oli McBurnie sends Tigers to Premier League with 95th-minute winner
Hull City are back in the Premier League after Oli McBurnie capitalised on a keeper mistake in the 95th-minute. The Tigers created the best chance of the first half when McBurnie's header came off the top of the bar. Neither side could take control of the opening period as the …
Las notas del Atlético de Madrid en el asalto al Camp Nou
El fútbol europeo vivió una noche de máxima intensidad donde el orden táctico terminó imponiéndose al talento individual sobre el césped. Y es que, el Atlético de Madrid llegaba a la ciudad condal con un plan trazado minuciosamente para minimizar las virtudes del sistema de juego local. Desde el pitido …
Las notas del Atlético de Madrid en el asalto al Camp Nou
El fútbol europeo vivió una noche de máxima intensidad donde el orden táctico terminó imponiéndose al talento individual sobre el césped. Y es que, el Atlético de Madrid llegaba a la ciudad condal con un plan trazado minuciosamente para minimizar las virtudes del sistema de juego local. Desde el pitido …
El Real Oviedo cumple 100 años: un siglo azul de orgullo en Asturias
El 26 de marzo de 1926, el fútbol en Oviedo dejó de ser una disputa de barrios para convertirse en una causa común. La unión del Stadium y el Deportivo no solo fundó un club, sino que dio vida a un sentimiento que hoy cumple un siglo. Y es que, …
El Real Oviedo cumple 100 años: un siglo azul de orgullo en Asturias
El 26 de marzo de 1926, el fútbol en Oviedo dejó de ser una disputa de barrios para convertirse en una causa común. La unión del Stadium y el Deportivo no solo fundó un club, sino que dio vida a un sentimiento que hoy cumple un siglo. Y es que, …
Kimi Antonelli asalta la historia en el GP de China
El asfalto de Shanghái ha sido testigo de un movimiento tectónico en la jerarquía de la velocidad mundial. Bajo el cielo de China, un joven de 19 años ha cambiado para siempre la historia automovilística italiana. Y es que, la segunda cita del calendario no solo trajo el primer formato …
Kimi Antonelli asalta la historia en el GP de China
El asfalto de Shanghái ha sido testigo de un movimiento tectónico en la jerarquía de la velocidad mundial. Bajo el cielo de China, un joven de 19 años ha cambiado para siempre la historia automovilística italiana. Y es que, la segunda cita del calendario no solo trajo el primer formato …
El enigma del Tottenham: radiografía de un rival con dos caras en Europa
La Champions League regresa al Metropolitano con un duelo que desafía cualquier lógica estadística previa entre el Atlético de Madrid y el Tottenham Hotspur. Este cruce de octavos de final presenta a dos instituciones en momentos anímicos opuestos, donde la mística europea suele borrar las cicatrices de las ligas locales. …
Lewis Hamilton alcanza las 20 temporadas en Fórmula 1: el viaje del mito desde McLaren hasta Ferrari
El rugido de los motores en el asfalto marca el inicio de un capítulo inédito para el automovilismo mundial. Lewis Hamilton se ajusta los guantes rojos para continuar con una carrera deportiva que ya suma dos décadas de historia. Con esto, la mirada del piloto británico refleja la calma de …
El enigma del Tottenham: radiografía de un rival con dos caras en Europa
La Champions League regresa al Metropolitano con un duelo que desafía cualquier lógica estadística previa entre el Atlético de Madrid y el Tottenham Hotspur. Este cruce de octavos de final presenta a dos instituciones en momentos anímicos opuestos, donde la mística europea suele borrar las cicatrices de las ligas locales. …