En franchissant le seuil de la salle des coffres de l’entrepôt de MatchWornShirt, une odeur caractéristique vous saisit immédiatement : celle, familière et envahissante, d’un vestiaire professionnel. Mais ce n’est pas n’importe quel vestiaire ; il appartient aux plus grands footballeurs du monde. Y sont entreposés, entre autres, un maillot porté par Cristiano Ronaldo au zénith de sa carrière avec le Real Madrid et un autre arboré par Lionel Messi durant son passage au Paris Saint-Germain.
Selon un document transmis aux organisateurs, la vente de billets pour le match d’ouverture de la Coupe du monde 2026 de l’équipe nationale masculine des États-Unis contre le Paraguay, au SoFi Stadium, est moins dynamique que celle de plusieurs autres rencontres programmées dans la même enceinte. La FIFA conteste ces chiffres, mais le prix élevé des billets et la multiplication des offres de revente interrogent sur la demande réelle pour l’entrée en lice de l’équipe nationale masculine américaine.
Un mystère plane sur l’Etihad Stadium depuis l’annonce de la mise aux enchères d’un ensemble complet de médailles remportées lors de la saison historique du triplé de Manchester City. La maison de ventes aux enchères Budds, spécialisée dans les souvenirs sportifs, a confirmé qu’un « ensemble incroyable et historique de cinq médailles » sera mis aux enchères dans le courant du mois. Le lot sera proposé lors de la vente aux enchères « Made In Manchester Live », programmée le 28 avril.
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.