Manajer Manchester United, Michael Carrick, menyatakan keyakinannya bahwa Luke Shaw layak masuk dalam skuad akhir Inggris asuhan Thomas Tuchel untuk Piala Dunia 2026. Setelah berhasil mengatasi masalah cedera yang parah, bek kiri yang tangguh ini tampil sangat konsisten, selalu menjadi starter di setiap pertandingan Liga Premier musim ini, dan membuktikan betapa berharganya dirinya bagi Setan Merah.
Manajer Nottingham Forest, Vitor Pereira, mengakui bahwa klubnya mungkin akan kesulitan mempertahankan Elliot Anderson pada musim panas ini setelah penampilannya yang kembali memukau saat melawan Manchester United. Pemain internasional Inggris berusia 23 tahun itu dilaporkan menjadi incaran dalam persaingan penawaran antara United dan Manchester City setelah penampilannya yang gemilang di City Ground.
Legenda Manchester United, Roy Keane, mengkritik penyerang Newcastle United, William Osula, atas selebrasi golnya yang berlebihan dan terinspirasi dari Michael Jackson. Setelah striker muda asal Denmark itu mencetak gol dalam kemenangan krusial Newcastle 3-1 atas West Ham pada Minggu, ia mengenakan sarung tangan putih dan menari, yang membuat Keane menyarankan bahwa gerakan semacam itu lebih pantas dilakukan di klub malam daripada di lapangan sepak bola.
Arsenal berada di ambang mengakhiri penantian panjang mereka untuk meraih gelar Liga Premier, namun perayaan yang mungkin terjadi itu bisa saja diikuti oleh kepergian seorang pemain bintang. Mantan bek The Gunners, Mikael Silvestre, meyakini bahwa salah satu pemain senior klub tersebut mungkin akan memutuskan bahwa musim panas ini adalah waktu yang tepat untuk hengkang.
Chelsea secara resmi mengonfirmasi penunjukan Xabi Alonso sebagai manajer baru mereka dengan kontrak berdurasi empat tahun, yang menandai perubahan besar dalam struktur hierarki klub. Mantan pelatih Real Madrid tersebut dilaporkan tiba di Stamford Bridge dengan mandat besar dari dewan direksi: mengembalikan The Blues ke puncak sepak bola Inggris dalam jangka waktu tertentu.
With 16 titles to their name, Argentina are the most successful team in Copa America. They won their first-ever title in 1921, winning 15 more since. La Albiceleste also emerged victorious in the most recent edition in 2024, defending their title from 2021.
How many teams are in the Copa America?
Generally, since the 1993 edition, 12 teams have been participating in the Copa America. Exceptions include the 2016 and 2024 editions, which featured 16 teams. Initially, there were just four teams, with a permanent expansion to 10 teams in 1975.
Who has made the most Copa America appearances ever?
No player has made more Copa America appearances than Lionel Messi, with the Argentinian legend featuring in an impressive 39 games.
Who is the all-time top scorer of the Copa America?
Former Argentine footballer Norberto Mendez and Brazilian footballer Zizinho share the record of scoring the most goals in Copa America history, having found the back of the net 17 times each.
Who is the oldest player ever in the Copa America and how old was he?
Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo set the record as the oldest player to participate in a Copa America game when he started against Argentina at the 2024 edition, aged 41 years and 73 days.
Who is the youngest player ever in the Copa America and how old was he?
Humberto Elgueta is the youngest player to ever play in the Copa America. The midfielder from Chile was aged just 16 years and one day when he featured against Brazil in the 1920 edition.
Which famous players have played in the Copa America?
Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, Diego Maradona, Cafu, Roberto Carlos, Alexis Sanchez, Diego Forlan, James Rodriguez, Edinson Cavani, Luis Suarez, Mario Kempes, Neymar, Enzo Francescoli, Carlos Valderrama, Tim Howard, Rafa Marquez, and Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez are some of the most famous players to have played in the Copa America.
Which famous managers have managed in the Copa America?
Marcelo Bielsa, Lionel Scaloni, Guillermo Stabile, Ricardo Gareca, Jorge Sampaoli, Oscar Tabarez, etc are some of the best managers to have managed nations at the Copa America.