Mbappé arrives at Madrid: A massive crowd, but no frills, for club's next superstar

Mbappé's official unveiling in Madrid was a big deal, despite the crowds and ceremony not quite hitting the highs of Ronaldo's arrival in 2009. Now the wait comes to see him play.


Morata before semi: 'No respect' for me in Spain

Spain captain Álvaro Morata has said it's "probable" that Euro 2024 is his last tournament with his country and again raised the prospect of leaving Atlético Madrid, saying "in Spain there's no respect for anything or anyone."


How Venezuela became surprise Copa América quarterfinalists

Venezuela topped their group by winning all three of their games. What's behind their transformation?


Lehmann backs Germany vs. 'team of kids' Spain

Former Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has said he fancies the Euro 2024 hosts' chances against "inexperienced" Spain in their quarterfinal clash on Friday


Brazil boss slams 'very strange' Vinícius booking

Brazil manager Dorival Junior criticised the decision to book Vinícius Júnior during their 1-1 Copa América draw with Colombia on Tuesday.


Marsch: Canada 'not satisfied' with Copa QF berth

Canada coach Jesse Marsch said he and his team are "not satisfied" yet after qualifying for the Copa América quarterfinals for the first time, on their tournament debut.


Vinícius slams Copa organisers over pitches, refs

Vinícius Júnior criticised the Copa América's pitches, referees and organisers CONMEBOL after putting in a player-of-the-match performance in Brazil's 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday.


Venezuela GK slams media after upset over Mexico

Venezuela goalkeeper Rafael Romo said his team had been "underestimated" after their 1-0 Copa América win over Mexico on Wednesday, criticizing what he said was "arrogance" and "ignorance" from Mexican media ahead of the clash.


Argentina survive Messi scare, 'tough' Chile in win

Lautaro Martínez scored in the 88th minute to give Copa América defending champion Argentina a 1-0 victory over Chile that guaranteed a berth in the quarterfinals.


Player ratings: Messi dangerous as Argentina edge past Chile

Lionel Messi's Argentina have booked their place in the Copa America quarterfinals, although they were made to work for it by an industrious Chile side.