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Lucas Paquet becomes key player for Brazil at Copa America

When Lucas Paquet left the pitch in pain at the end of Brazil's 1-0 win over Peru at a Copa America semifinal, there was concern among teammates whether he would play in Saturday's final.

Argentina trusting Messi to find answer to Ospina's Colombia

Argentina will continue to trust that Lionel Messi finds a way to overcome Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina at Man Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia to return to the Copa America final.

Brazil fans not really in mood for Copa America semifinals

Soccer fans at Piraqu club in Rio de Janeiro can't wait to once again gather to watch great players fight for a major tournament trophy in crowded stadiums while they calmly sip on caipirinhas.

UEFA European Championship: The last four and their journey to semifinals

Out of the four semi-finalists, only Denmark has been a surprise. The team had to replace its star player Eriksen who fainted because of cardiac arrest during the team's opening match of Euro 2020

Copa America: Paqueta's goal helps Brazil beat Peru 1-0 to enter final

A first-half goal from Lucas Paqueta helped Brazil reach the finals of the ongoing Copa America after beating Peru 1-0 on Monday (local time).

Spain, Italy take unbeaten runs into Euro 2020 semifinals

Luis Enrique thought for a couple of seconds, looked straight back at the questioner, and gave the curtest of replies.

Confident Brazil takes on Peru in semifinals of Copa America 2021

Defending Copa America champion Brazil is still regarded as the team to beat not bad for a tournament some of their players didn't even want to be in.

Single game quarters, semis and final set for Asian Champions League

The Asian Football Confederation said that continuing concern over travel during pandemic means the Asian Champions League will be played as single matches instead of two legs

Argentina beats Ecuador at Copa, plays Colombia in semifinal

Lionel Messi scored his 76th international goal and is now only one shy of Pele for the South American record as Argentina beat Ecuador 3-0 to progress to the semifinals of the Copa America

Colombia edges Uruguay on penalties to reach Copa semis

Two penalty shootout saves by goalkeeper David Ospina put Colombia in the semis of Copa America after a 0-0 draw with Uruguay in regular time and kept alive its hopes of a first Copa title since 2001

Euro 2020: We've got to give Denmark respect, says England's Henderson

Henderson showered praise upon England's side after their dominating win over Ukraine in the quarter-finals of the ongoing Euro 2020 but has cautioned the Three Lions not to get ahead of themselves

Denmark taking Christian Eriksen inspiration to Wembley at Euro 2020

Christian Eriksen's absence makes it even harder to forget what happened to him.

Bengaluru FC sign two-year pact with Gabonese defender Musavu-King

Indian Super League (ISL) side Bengaluru FC have extended by two years the contract of Gabonese defender Yrondu Musavu-King, who was earlier on a short-term pact with the club

Euro 2020: Kane, Maguire star as England thrash Ukraine to enter semis

Harry Kane scored a brace while Harry Maguire and Jordon Henderson registered one goal each as England thrashed Ukraine 4-0 in the quarterfinals

Euro 2020 highlights: Kane scores a brace as England thrash Ukraine 4-0

Denmark beats the Czech Republic 2-1 in the third quarterfinal earlier today. England will lock horns with Denmark in the second semifinal on July 8 at 12:30 am IST

Euro 2020 HIGHLIGHTS: Italy defeat Belgium 2-1 to reach semi-finals

In the first quarterfinal of Euro 2020, Spain defeated Switzerland in the penalty shootout

Euro 2020: Kevin de Bruyne reveals he played quarters with torn ligaments

Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne has revealed that he played with torn ligaments in the Euro 2020 quarterfinal against Italy

Copa America: Paqueta's goal helps Brazil defeat Chile to enter semifinals

Lucas Paqueta's lone strike helped Brazil defeat Chile 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Copa America here at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday

Euro 2020: Nicolo Barella, Lorenzo Insigne fire Italy into semifinals

Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Insigne got among the scoring charts as Italy defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Euro 2020 here at the Allianz Arena on Friday (local time).

Veteran Thiago Silva eyes World Cup and Maldini-style career

Ahead of Brazil's Copa America quarterfinal against Chile on Friday, Brazil defender Thiago Silva has one particular player on his mind.