Copa America

<p><strong>Real Madrid Transfer News</strong>: Los Blancos are heading into a new era now. Some of the previous old guards are leaving and some are being replaced slowly. Karim Benzema is officially leaving the club. While Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid is a Here We Go by Fabrizio Romano. </p>



<p>However, their defense is still an issue, especially in the left-back position. Last season Eduardo Camavinga was used when Ferland Mendy was injured. However, the latest Real Madrid transfer news has been indicating that Los Blancos are looking to sign a new left-back. </p><div class="15ac42f417f853844b73642249422582" data-index="1" style="float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;">

<div id="div-ub-the12thman">
    <script>
       window.unibots = window.unibots || { cmd: [] };
       unibots.cmd.push(()=>{ unibotsPlayer("the12thman"); });
   </script>
</div>
</div>




<p>Real Madrid&#8217;s search has now led them to Bayern Munich. According to Marca, Los Blancos have held talks with Alphonso Davies. The Canadian international plays as a left-back for Bayern Munich. </p>



<p>The Spanish side are in talks with the Bavarians regarding a move for the Canadian to Santiago Bernabeu. The player has just two years left on his contract, it remains whether Bayern Munich will be able to keep him away from Real Madrid. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-real-madrid-transfer-news-why-does-los-blancos-need-a-new-left-back"><strong>Real Madrid Transfer News: Why does Los Blancos need a new left-back </strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1351845517.0-1024x683.jpg" alt="Real Madrid Transfer News: Why does Los Blancos need a new left-back" class="wp-image-393007" srcset="https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1351845517.0-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1351845517.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1351845517.0-768x512.jpg 768w, https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1351845517.0-150x100.jpg 150w, https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1351845517.0-696x464.jpg 696w, https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1351845517.0-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1351845517.0.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Real Madrid Transfer News: Why does Los Blancos need a new left-back </figcaption></figure>



<p>In the previous decade, Marcelo was the first choice left back for the club. However, he wasn&#8217;t at his best in the last few years of his career. Thus in 2018, Real Madrid signed Ferland Mendy. </p>



<p>Initially, the Frenchman gave good competition to Marcelo. However, due to constant injuries, he wasn&#8217;t able to cement a place for himself in the first team. Now, Real Madrid are in a phase of transition. They are again looking to bring in young players. </p>



<p>Thus now Real Madrid wants to sign Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies. Last season as well Mendy wasn&#8217;t at his best. The likes of Nacho Fernandez and Eduardo Camavinga would often deputize for him. </p>



<p>Due to these reasons, it is no wonder that Real Madrid transfer news have mentioned a possible signing of a new left-back. While Fran Garcia is also likely to arrive next season. However, that will not deter Real Madrid to pursue the Bayern Munich left-back. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Alphonso Davies&#8217;s career so far</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1248028617.0-min-1024x683.jpg" alt="Alphonso Davies career so far" class="wp-image-393008" srcset="https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1248028617.0-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1248028617.0-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1248028617.0-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1248028617.0-min-150x100.jpg 150w, https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1248028617.0-min-696x464.jpg 696w, https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1248028617.0-min-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1248028617.0-min.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Alphonso Davies&#8217;s career so far</figcaption></figure>



<p>The Candian primarily relies upon his pace and speed in the game. He is also blessed with athleticism which further enhances his game. Initially, he started as a winger but he has adjusted well to the left-back role. </p>



<p>He is still only 22 years old and he has already won a Champions League and three Bundesliga titles as well. Davies signed for Bayern Munich in 2019 from Vancouver Whitecaps. After Bayern Munich, he might sign for Real Madrid. </p>



<p>Despite all his attributes at times has been injury prone. He was also diagnosed with a heart injury and he feared that he might never play football again. The Candian was diagnosed with this heart condition in the year 2022 which kept him out for a long time. </p>



<p>However, he has now recovered from the said condition. The Bayern Munich left-back is valued at around €77.8M. It remains to be seen whether Real Madrid will pay such high fees or not. Also, Los Blancos might try to sign him on a free transfer like his former teammate David Alaba. </p>



<p></p>

<div style="font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;"></div>

Real Madrid Transfer News: Los Blancos hold talks with Bayern Munich ace

Real Madrid Transfer News: Los Blancos Hold Talks With Alphonso Davies

<p>The world of football would have been incomplete if one of the greatest footballers of all time did not have an international trophy to his name. It&#8217;s certainly been a long, long wait for <strong><a href="https://www.the12thman.in/tag/lionel-messi/">Lionel Messi</a></strong> and his fans, but the day has finally come.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.the12thman.in/?s=Argentina" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Argentina</a></strong> defeated Brazil in the final of the <strong><a href="https://www.the12thman.in/?s=Copa+America" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Copa America 2021 </a></strong>to end their wait of 28 years for a continental win. The Argentine last lifted aloft the trophy in 1993 and since then have been waiting to lay their hands on the coveted title.</p><div class="15ac42f417f853844b73642249422582" data-index="1" style="float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;">

<div id="div-ub-the12thman">
    <script>
       window.unibots = window.unibots || { cmd: [] };
       unibots.cmd.push(()=>{ unibotsPlayer("the12thman"); });
   </script>
</div>
</div>




<p><strong><a href="https://www.the12thman.in/tag/Angel-di-maria/">Angel Di Maria</a></strong> scored the solitary goal of the match as he once again stepped up. Rodrigo De Paul delivered an exemplary through ball in behind the Brazilian defence to set Di Maria through on goal.</p>



<p>Keeping his cool, Angel Di Maria simply chipped the ball over the onrushing Ederson Moraes. Lionel Messi had a chance late in the match. Once again it was De Paul with the pass as he found Messi one on one with the goalkeeper.</p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1000" height="600" src="https://12thmain.rightsoftwarewala.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-7uO9QomSmPj.jpg" alt="Lionel Scaloni and Argentina team with Copa America trophy" class="wp-image-154765" srcset="https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-7uO9QomSmPj.jpg 1000w, https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-7uO9QomSmPj-300x180.jpg 300w, https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-7uO9QomSmPj-768x461.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure></div>



<p>However, Messi could not sort out his feet and his shot was saved. But in the end it didn&#8217;t matter, as the dream for Lionel Messi had finally been achieved. A tough challenge for Neymar however who will have to wait.</p>



<p>Brazil did win the 2019 Copa America but Neymar didn&#8217;t feature in that due to injury. Neymar Jr was in superb touch across the tournament registering 5G/A and guided Brazil to yet another final.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Lionel Scaloni opens up about Messi&#8217;s injury</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">SUEÑO CUMPLIDO, MESSI ???<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VibraElContinente?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VibraElContinente</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CopaAm%C3%A9rica?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CopaAmérica</a> <a href="https://t.co/4UR5Ov6Odg">pic.twitter.com/4UR5Ov6Odg</a></p>&mdash; Copa América (@CopaAmerica) <a href="https://twitter.com/CopaAmerica/status/1414099377447133184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2021</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
</div></figure>



<p>As soon as the referee blew the final whistle, every single Argentinian player rushed towards Lionel Messi. It is clear to everybody that this squad fought not only for their country but for one of the greatest players to have donned the jersey.</p>



<p>Moreover, as revealed by Argentinian coach Lionel Scaloni, Messi played the <em><a href="https://m.timesofindia.com/sports/football/top-stories/copa-america-final-lionel-messi-played-with-injury-says-coach-lionel-scaloni/amp_articleshow/84311537.cms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">knockout stages with a hamstring injury</a></em>. This just goes to show just how determined he was to win the title this time around.</p>



<p>Lionel Messi suffered an ankle injury during semifinals against Colombia but managed to carry on and even scored the penalty in the shootout. However, not many would&#8217;ve known that he was playing these matches with an existing injury.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
<iframe title="Argentina 1-0 Brazil | Final | Highlights | Copa America 2021 | 11th July, 2021" width="696" height="392" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sDFr2Yzd-8s?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
</div></figure>



<p><em>&#8220;If you knew the way that he played in the Copa America you’d love him even more. You can never do without a player like him, even when he is not fully fit like in this game and the previous one.”</em></p>



<p><em>“In the end he did not throw in the towel, and he succeeded. We are talking about the best footballer of all time and everyone knew how important it was for him to win a title with the national team.”</em></p>



<p><em>“I have a relationship that is different than the (usual) coach-player relationship,” Scaloni added. “It’s closer. We greet each other, we hug each other, and I am eternally grateful to him and his teammates.”</em></p>

<div style="font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;"></div>

“He played with a hamstring injury”, Scaloni opens up on Messi’s heroics

<p>The historic rivalry between two South America giants Brazil and Argentina will take the centre stage as the two teams meet for the <strong><a href="https://www.the12thman.in/category/copa-america/">Copa America</a></strong> final. However, Lionel Messi will give more attention as he aims to win a trophy with his home country.</p>



<p>Argentina did not start the tournament in a very convincing fashion. However, with time they have managed to turn things around. In their semi-final game, they needed penalties to reach the final against Colombia.</p><div class="15ac42f417f853844b73642249422582" data-index="1" style="float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;">

<div id="div-ub-the12thman">
    <script>
       window.unibots = window.unibots || { cmd: [] };
       unibots.cmd.push(()=>{ unibotsPlayer("the12thman"); });
   </script>
</div>
</div>




<p>While Brazil have been consistent in the tournament and they have been defensively strong. They are also the defending champions of the tournament. On the attacking front, they have been making sure that they get the match over the line.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Live Streaming:</h2>



<p>Argentina vs Brazil Copa America 2021 final match will take place on 11th July, Sunday morning at 5:30 AM IST. Copa America 2020 semi-final match will live stream on Sony Liv and Jio TV (Sony Ten 2) in India.</p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" width="800" height="497" src="https://12thmain.rightsoftwarewala.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/994ae-16258409834365-800-min.jpg" alt="Live Streaming Argentina vs Brazil" class="wp-image-154642" srcset="https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/994ae-16258409834365-800-min.jpg 800w, https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/994ae-16258409834365-800-min-300x186.jpg 300w, https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/994ae-16258409834365-800-min-768x477.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></figure></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Analysis: Argentina vs Brazil</h2>



<p>In the final, a good defence will make all the difference. This is the reason why Brazil are the favourites to win this one. They have conceded just two goals in the tournament. Although Argentina have only conceded 3 goals but Brazil have better defenders than Argentina based upon individual ability.</p>



<p>In order to cover up for that, Argentina would prefer to defend in numbers and hit on counter-attacks. They have plenty of pace with the likes of Messi, Martinez and Di Maria. This could trouble the Brazilian defenders.</p>



<p>While Neymar and co will look to constantly build pressure upon the Argentina defenders. Though they haven&#8217;t been convincing enough in opening up teams throughout the competition.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">When and Where?</h2>



<p>Argentina and Brazil will lock horns in the Copa America final at Maracanã Stadium on 11.07.2021 at 5:30 AM (IST).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Team News and Injury Update</h2>



<p><strong>Argentina</strong></p>



<p>Cristian Romero is the only absentee from the squad. Apart from that, all Argentina players are fit to play. </p>



<p><strong>Predicted Line Up:</strong> Emiliano Martinez, Nahuel Molina, German Pezzella, Nicolas Otamendi, Marcos Acuna, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Papu Gomez.</p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" src="https://12thmain.rightsoftwarewala.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/lautaro_martinez_and_richarlison.jpg_1055622710.jpg" alt="Team News and Injury Update" class="wp-image-154643" width="588" height="446"/></figure></div>



<p><strong>Brazil</strong></p>



<p>Brazil will be without Alex Sandro and Gabriel Jesus is suspended for the game. Only these two players are not available and Tite has a fully fit squad at his disposal. </p>



<p><strong>Predicted Line Up:</strong> Ederson Moraes, Danilo, Eder Militao, Marquinhos, Renan Lodi, Casemiro, Fred, Roberto Firmino, Lucas Paqueta, Neymar, Richarlison.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Head to Head: Argentina vs Brazil</h2>



<p>The two teams <a href="https://www.11v11.com/teams/brazil/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/Argentina/">have faced</a> each other 105 times. Argentina have won 38 times, Brazil have won 41 times, and 26 games have ended in stalemate.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Differentials</h2>



<p>The obvious likes of Neymar and Messi won&#8217;t be mentioned here as these will be key players anyhow.</p>



<p><strong>Argentina</strong></p>



<p><strong>Emiliano Martínez</strong></p>



<p>The Aston Villa goalkeeper displayed his importance in the penalty shootout against Colombia. He needs to have a big night if Argentina want to win this one.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ARGENTINA VS. BRAZIL IN THE COPA AMERICA FINAL.<br><br>Messi and Neymar meet again ???? <a href="https://t.co/rXTBvikDfi">pic.twitter.com/rXTBvikDfi</a></p>&mdash; B/R Football (@brfootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/brfootball/status/1412609829022089218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2021</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
</div></figure>



<p><strong>Brazil</strong></p>



<p><strong>Casemiro</strong></p>



<p>Though Argentina has other key players, limiting Messi&#8217;s influence will be the best way to stop them. Casemiro has often been given this role when Real Madrid face Barcelona. If he is able to limit the influence of Messi, Brazil will have a big chance in the game.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">12th Man Opinion: Argentina 1 vs Brazil 2</h2>



<p>Many neutral fans would want to see Messi lift an international trophy with Argentina. However, Brazil seem to be too strong for them. </p>

<div style="font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;"></div>

Copa America Final- Argentina vs Brazil: Preview, Team News and Prediction

Copa America Final – Argentina vs Brazil: Preview and Prediction

<p><strong><a href="https://www.the12thman.in/?s=Argentina" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Argentina</a></strong> defeated Colombia on penalties in the semifinals of the <strong><a href="https://www.the12thman.in/?s=Copa+America">Copa America </a></strong>2021 to advance to the finals. With regular playing time ending on 1-1, the match extended to penalties wherein Argentina registered a 3-2 victory.</p>



<p>Lautaro Martinez scored the first goal of the match and gave Argentina the early lead against the Colombians. Once again it was the little magician at the helm of creating the opportunity for Martinez, who finished well.</p><div class="15ac42f417f853844b73642249422582" data-index="1" style="float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;">

<div id="div-ub-the12thman">
    <script>
       window.unibots = window.unibots || { cmd: [] };
       unibots.cmd.push(()=>{ unibotsPlayer("the12thman"); });
   </script>
</div>
</div>




<p>Both teams had equal opportunities throughout the game and came close to scoring. Moreover, they registered an equal number of shots on target, four. Hence, it was no surprise that Colombia managed to equalise early in the second half.</p>



<p>A fantastic effort by forward Luis Diaz who managed to hold off the Argentine defender and squeezed the ball past Emi Martinez from a tight angle. In fact, at the end of playing time, Colombia had more shots than Argentina.</p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1000" height="600" src="https://12thmain.rightsoftwarewala.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-bu40xjnfP5D.jpg" alt="Martinez and Messi" class="wp-image-154386" srcset="https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-bu40xjnfP5D.jpg 1000w, https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-bu40xjnfP5D-300x180.jpg 300w, https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-bu40xjnfP5D-768x461.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure></div>



<p>However, when it came to penalties,<strong><a href="https://www.the12thman.in/tag/emiliano-martinez/"> Emiliano Martinez </a></strong>kept his cool and delivered for his nation. Furthermore, it needs to be said that the way Martinez distracted the penalty takers also made the difference.</p>



<p>Martinez made three great saves all to his left to shift the favour towards Argentina. The first came from Davidson, the second from defender Yerry Mina and the third which won them the match from Cardona. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Lionel Messi is in awe of Emiliano Martinez</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Watching Emiliano Martinez in that penalty shoot-out was incredible.<br><br>Trash talking is one thing, but backing it up is something else. The Argentina and Villa GK made 3 huge saves.<br><br>His showdown with Mina &amp; the celebration… ?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CopaAmerica?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CopaAmerica</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ARGxCOL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ARGxCOL</a><br><br> <a href="https://t.co/bcT38U8kBg">https://t.co/bcT38U8kBg</a></p>&mdash; Sacha Pisani (@Sachk0) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sachk0/status/1412612484461064192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2021</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
</div></figure>



<p>Once again, the little magician was in full form for Argentina. With this assist Lionel Messi now has 8G/A in the tournament which is quite remarkable. He has certainly put himself in the forefront for the Ballon D&#8217;or race.</p>



<p>Twisting, turning, dribbling- Leo Messi totally bamboozled the Colombian defence and posed the main threat for them. It will be an interesting battle in the final- Brazil&#8217;s defence versus the genius of Messi.</p>



<p>Furthermore, <strong><a href="https://www.the12thman.in/tag/lionel-messi/">Lionel Messi </a></strong>played some part of the game with a bleeding ankle after suffering a nasty challenge. <a href="https://www.india.com/sports/lionel-messi-one-more-goal-accomplished-argentine-reacts-after-argentina-win-copa-america-2021-semifinal-4794124/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">He took to</a><em><a href="https://www.india.com/sports/lionel-messi-one-more-goal-accomplished-argentine-reacts-after-argentina-win-copa-america-2021-semifinal-4794124/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Instagram </a></em>to express his joy and heaped praise on the man of the hour, Emiliano Martinez.</p>



<p>“<em>Verified Orgulloso y feliz de pertenecer a este grupo!!! Un objetivo más cumplido… Gracias Dios por seguir regalándome estos momentos. Vamos por la gloria. Dibu, sin palabras, te lo mereces BESTIA!!! </em>????”.</p>



<p>Roughly translated it means- “<em>Proud and happy to belong to this group !!! One more goal accomplished … Thank you God for continuing to give me these moments. We go for the glory. Draw, without words, you deserve it BEAST !!!”.</em></p>



<p><em>We have Emi, who is a phenomenon.We trusted him. We achieved the goal of being able to play all the games and now we are going to the final,”</em>&nbsp;he said.</p>

<div style="font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;"></div>

Lionel Messi lauds Emiliano Martinez  after heroics against Colombia

<p>Uruguay will be looking to book a place in the final four of the Copa America 2021 when they lock horns with Colombia at the Estadio Nacional de Brasilia in the quarter-final on Saturday, July 3. The game between the two South American giants is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM local time (Sunday, July 4 at 3:30 AM IST). Here&#8217;s a look at the Uruguay vs Colombia preview and team news from both camps ahead of what promises to be a mouthwatering clash. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Uruguay vs Colombia: 2021 Copa America QF game preview</h2>



<p>Uruguay had a rather difficult start to their Copa America campaign this year, losing 1-0 to group A favourites Argentina in their opening match. Oscar Tabarez&#8217;s side then played out an underwhelming 1-1 draw against Chile, as Luis Suarez&#8217;s goal at the hour mark managed to salvage a point for La Celeste after<a href="https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/people/eduardo-vargas/"><strong> </strong></a>Eduardo Vargas&#8217; opener.</p><div class="15ac42f417f853844b73642249422582" data-index="1" style="float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;">

<div id="div-ub-the12thman">
    <script>
       window.unibots = window.unibots || { cmd: [] };
       unibots.cmd.push(()=>{ unibotsPlayer("the12thman"); });
   </script>
</div>
</div>




<p>However, Uruguay then bounced back with two wins to round off the group stage and finish second. They first defeated Bolivia 2-0 and then ended the group stages with a 1-0 over Paraguay. They will now be looking to build on their impressive run as the tournament heads into the business stage. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">?? ? Más del fútbol informal celeste.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CopaAm%C3%A9rica?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CopaAmérica</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ElEquipoQueNosUne?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ElEquipoQueNosUne</a> <a href="https://t.co/SOESHqt6rj">pic.twitter.com/SOESHqt6rj</a></p>&mdash; Selección Uruguaya (@Uruguay) <a href="https://twitter.com/Uruguay/status/1411078929075560457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 2, 2021</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
</div></figure>



<p>Meanwhile, Colombia&nbsp;will consider themselves quite fortunate to have made it to the last eight of the Copa America despite having won just one of their four group games. After beating Ecuador 1-0 in their opening fixture, Reinaldo Rueda&#8217;s side were held to a goalless draw by Venezuela before losing 2-1 to both Peru and Brazil. </p>



<p>Nevertheless, they were able to secure a third-place finish in Group B to advance to the quarter-final stages of the major South American tournament. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Uruguay vs Colombia: Head to Head record</h2>



<p>Uruguay have managed 20 wins against Colombia over the years. On the other hand, Colombia have been able to secure 13 victories over Uruguay while nine games have ended in draws. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Uruguay vs Colombia: Team news, injuries and suspensions </h2>



<p>Uruguay have positive news on centre-back Diego Godin after he was brought off abruptly in the game against Paraguay. The veteran defender was seen in training this week and is expected to partner with Jose Gimenez at the heart of Uruguay&#8217;s defence. </p>



<p>Star duo of Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani are tipped to start in attack for Tabarez&#8217;s side while Rodrigo Bentancur is expected to start in midfield. </p>



<p>On the other hand, Colombia have no injury woes but Rueda will be concerned over the lack of goalscoring options at his disposal. So far, Duvan Zapata, Luis Muriel and Rafael Borre have<a href="https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/people/duvan-zapata/"><strong> </strong></a>all failed to find the net, while Miguel Borja&#8217;s only goal has come from a penalty.</p>



<p>However, Juventus star Juan Cuadrado has been a constant threat, standing out as one of his side&#8217;s most impressive players in the majority of their games at the grand tournament.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The12thman Prediction: Uruguay vs Colombia  </h2>



<p>Uruguay have gotten better as the tournament has progressed and while they still have room for potential, they will come into this clash full of confidence having avoided defeat in their last three games.&nbsp;Our prediction for the game is a 2-1 win for Uruguay. </p>

<div style="font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;"></div>

Uruguay vs Colombia team news and preview ahead of 2021 Copa America QF

<p>Six international Chile players could be going home for breaking the COVID-19 protocols set by <strong><a href="https://www.the12thman.in/brazil-to-host-copa-america-2020-announces-conmebol/">CONMEBOL</a></strong>. Reports suggest strict action is going to be taken against the players. The team could be sent back home from the tournament.</p>



<p>Chile&#8217;s technical director Martin Lasarte is asking for serious action to be taken against the accused. Rumors suggest he himself might resign due to this incident.</p><div class="15ac42f417f853844b73642249422582" data-index="1" style="float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;">

<div id="div-ub-the12thman">
    <script>
       window.unibots = window.unibots || { cmd: [] };
       unibots.cmd.push(()=>{ unibotsPlayer("the12thman"); });
   </script>
</div>
</div>




<p>Although the Football Federation of Chile is yet to confirm the rumors, it seems the <em><a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2021/06/20/members-of-chile-national-team-accused-of-breaking-covid-19-protocol-by-inviting-women-back-to-hotel/">reports </a></em>may actually be true. Players involved in the scandal are&nbsp;Jean Meneses,<strong><a href="https://www.the12thman.in/tag/arturo-vidal/"> Arturo Vidal</a></strong>, Gary Medel, Pablo Galdames, Pablo Aranguiz, and Eduardo Vargas.</p>



<p>As per reports,&nbsp;the players reportedly invited several women to join them at their hotel where the squad is staying during their stay for the tournament. The players and the team are in deep trouble. Chile players Medel and Vidal have already been warned once before and handed a fine of $30,000 fine each by CONMEBOL for inviting a hairdresser to their hotel.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">One of the most insane tournaments ever &#8211; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CopaAmerica?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CopaAmerica</a> 2021 &#8211; just gets weirder. <br><br>Chile may have to forfeit their match with Uruguay because Arturo Vidal and Gary Medel got a haircut. <a href="https://t.co/VXuDHvM0oB">pic.twitter.com/VXuDHvM0oB</a></p>&mdash; Nick Stoll (@NickStoll) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickStoll/status/1406960879430619136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2021</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
</div></figure>



<p>Chile team official statement regarding the hairdresser incident: </p>



<p><em>&#8220;(We)recognize the violation of the health bubble of the squad participating at Copa America. With the unauthorized entry of a barber who, despite his negative PCR test, should not have made contact with the players.&#8221;</em></p>



<p>The player involved will be hoping the matter is settled quickly so that they can focus on their upcoming matches. The players have no one to blame but themselves for this incident and. Fans will be sitting with their fingers crossed with hopes that no such action is taken against the players. Sending the players home would be a huge blow to Chile.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chile in Copa America:</h2>



<p>Their first match of the tournament against Argentina ended in a stalemate. Both the teams scored one goal each. Though Argentina should have won the match, the Argentines struggled to convert the chances in the first half. But it helped Chile&#8217;s cause who played well in the second half and won a penalty thanks to VAR.</p>



<p>Chile won their second match of the tournament against Bolivia thanks to a goal from Ben Bereton in the 10th minute. They played well against Bolivia, kept possession, and had a total of 11 shots on target out of 18. </p>



<p>Though they have many experienced players on their team they have seemed a little lackluster at times. The loss of Alexis Sanchez for the entirety of the group stage because of a foot injury has been a big blow for the Chileans.</p>



<p>The Chile team will be hoping to just scrape past the group stages. With Sanchez set to return soon, they will be hoping he can solve their goal-scoring problems and help them win their 3rd Copa America title. </p>



<p>Chile are currently second on the table with four points. They are equal on points with Group leaders Argentina. A win against Uruguay would help Chile secure a spot in the knockout stages of the tournament.</p>

<div style="font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;"></div>

Six Chile players accused of breaking COVID-19 protocols

<p>The 47th Edition of the <strong><a href="https://www.the12thman.in/category/copa-america/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Copa America</a></strong> will be held in Brazil, announced Alejandro Domínguez, the president of South American soccer body CONMEBOL on Monday.</p>



<p>There were concerns of where it would actually be played, with both host nations &#8211;&nbsp;Colombia&nbsp;and&nbsp;Argentina&nbsp;&#8211; having their duties suspended. But the decision means South America&#8217;s oldest football tournament will kick off as planned on June 13.</p><div class="15ac42f417f853844b73642249422582" data-index="1" style="float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;">

<div id="div-ub-the12thman">
    <script>
       window.unibots = window.unibots || { cmd: [] };
       unibots.cmd.push(()=>{ unibotsPlayer("the12thman"); });
   </script>
</div>
</div>




<p>The change in venue to Brazil has received severe backlash from politicians and citizens. But the current President Bolsonaro doesn&#8217;t care about the repercussions of holding the tournament. Being the country with the most Covid deaths in South America, Brazil’s current situation is not much better than Argentina’s.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">WHY THE CHANGE IN VENUE?</h2>



<p>Initially, Argentina and Colombia were to be joint hosts for the tournament- the first time in the competition&#8217;s 105-year-old history. But both countries were stripped of their hosting duties just two weeks before the commencement of the tournament.</p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" src="https://12thmain.rightsoftwarewala.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/copa-america-ney-mes-1068x623-1.jpg" alt="Brazil to host Copa America 2020, announces CONMEBOL" class="wp-image-151556" width="751" height="437" srcset="https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/copa-america-ney-mes-1068x623-1.jpg 800w, https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/copa-america-ney-mes-1068x623-1-300x175.jpg 300w, https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/copa-america-ney-mes-1068x623-1-768x447.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px" /></figure></div>



<p>The former host country, Argentina is facing a surge of coronavirus infections. More than 77,000 people have died due to the disease. On the other hand, the situation in Colombia was further complicated by a wave of protests and civil unrest across the country.</p>



<p>Meanwhile in Brazil, more than 4,60,000 people have died of COVID-19, with many experts warning of another wave to hit the country by late June. Many hospitals have more than 80% of their intensive-care units occupied by victims. It is also the only second behind India when it comes to cases registered.</p>



<p>The main difference between Argentina and Brazil would be that in Brazil cases and deaths seem to be lowering. In Argentina, infections have risen, despite the restrictive measures taken by the government.</p>



<p>Brazil also hosted the 46th edition of the tournament in 2019 and ended up winning the tournament. Now with the 2020 Copa America shifted to Brazil, it will be fair to assume that the host country will be favorites to win it again. They hold the record of having won the tournament every time it has come to the country since 1919.</p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" width="750" height="422" src="https://12thmain.rightsoftwarewala.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Opening-Match-of-the-Copa-America-2021-Full-Schedule-Fixture-.jpg" alt="Brazil to host Copa America 2020, announces CONMEBOL" class="wp-image-151557" srcset="https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Opening-Match-of-the-Copa-America-2021-Full-Schedule-Fixture-.jpg 750w, https://backendrsw.the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Opening-Match-of-the-Copa-America-2021-Full-Schedule-Fixture--300x169.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></figure></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ABOUT COPA AMERICA</h2>



<p>The 2020 version of Copa America introduces a new format with five teams based in each of the co-hosts, Argentina and Columbia. Group A features Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay, and Bolivia, while Group B includes Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil, and Venezuela. The four best teams in each group qualify for the knockout stage.</p>



<p>The last Copa America brought in $118 million in revenue. This year, each competing nation is to receive a minimum of $4 million, with the winner set to receive an additional $10 million.</p>



<p>Australia and Qatar have both pulled out in February due to the coronavirus pandemic. With less than 2 weeks left, CONMEBOL is yet to announce the dates and venues of the matches.</p>



<p> </p>

<div style="font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;"></div>

Brazil to host Copa America 2020, announces CONMEBOL

<p>Former Chile and Sevilla manager Jorge Sampaoli has named the best box-to-box midfielder in the world as per his opinion. The Argentina manager has managed several stars like Messi, Sanchez, Dybala, and Di Maria to name a few in his tenure at Chile and Argentina. But Sampaoli had little doubt over the best box-to-box midfielder in the world. The Argentine named Chile star Arturo Vidal as the best in that section.</p>
<p><figure id="attachment_20117" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-20117" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20117" src="https://the12thman.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2177606-min.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="450" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-20117" class="wp-caption-text">Sampaoli considers Vidal as the best box-to-box midfielder in the world</figcaption></figure></p>
<h3>Sampaoli heaps praise on Vidal</h3>
<p>Sampaoli, who coached Chile to double Copa America crown in two years hailed the Bayern Munich superstar. Vidal was influential in both the campaigns for Chile and established himself as the focal point of Chile midfield under Sampaoli.</p>
<p>The <strong>Marca </strong>reported Sampaoli as saying,<em><strong> “I have great personal respect and professional by Arturo, before and now, I still consider him the best box-to-box midfielder in football today, as well as being very grateful for what he gave us.”</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>“I have valued and I value everything what Arturo has done for the national team, and it was a real luxury to have him in my team,”</strong></em> Sampaoli added more in the praise of Vidal.</p>
<p>https://twitter.com/SquawkaNews/status/919805357597192192</p>
<h3>Sad over Chile&#8217;s World Cup failure</h3>
<p>Sampaoli was sad over the fact that Chile dropped out of the qualifying spot in South America on the final day, resulting in the South American champions dropping out of the World Cup.</p>
<p><em><strong>“I feel a little sad. I’m sure they will get up very soon because they have personality and courage.”</strong></em></p>
<p>https://twitter.com/brfootball/status/918201158841327616</p>
<h3>Valiant Vidal</h3>
<p>Arturo Vidal has been a great performer for both Bayern Munich and Chile over some years. The Chilean improved well playing alongside Pirlo in Juventus. Vidal has never looked back since then. With some retirement drama after qualifying failure, Vidal announced that he is not going to step away from national duty. As far as his performance this year is concerned, he has a <strong>passing accuracy of 89%</strong>, each <strong>pass averaging a 19 meters</strong>. Vidal has also been <strong>good at defense</strong>. The Chilean nearing a century of national caps is someone would love to have in their team and Sampaoli is somewhat true as underestimating the Bayern would be an error on any given day.</p>
<h3></h3>
<div style="font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;"></div>


Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli names the best box-to-box midfielder

Top 10 Batters With Most Runs in a Calendar Year in ODIs

Top 10 Batters With Most Runs in a Calendar Year ODIs

virat kohli beard style, Virat Kohli Beard

Virat Kohli Top 10 Beard Style

Adam Milne bowling speed, Adam Milne bowling speed 2023

Cricket Insights: Adam Milne’s Bowling Speed and Fastest Deliveries

Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma stats comparison in ODI

MS Dhoni daughter, MS Dhoni daughter Ziva Dhoni

Who is MS Dhoni’s Daughter, Ziva Dhoni?

List of cricketers who own restaurants -Twelth Man Times

List of cricketers who own restaurants -Twelfth Man Times

Top 5 best Cricket World Cup Anthems

Most Number Of World Cup Wins In Cricket History

axar patel in world cup , axar patel in world cup 2023