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sports1 year ago

"China Cancels Argentina Tour Amid Messi Backlash"

Argentina's planned friendlies in China have been canceled after Lionel Messi's absence from a game against Hong Kong XI sparked outrage, leading to backlash from fans and the government. The Beijing Football Association announced that the match in which Messi was to participate will not be organized, and event organizers have offered 50% refunds to fans. Despite the cancellations, the games against Nigeria and Ivory Coast could still be played in different locations during the March international break.

via Yahoo Sports|
#argentina#china#friendly-matches
sports2 years ago

USWNT Roster Shake-Up: New Names and Return of Dahlkemper for December Friendlies

U.S. Women's National Team interim head coach Twila Kilgore has announced a 26-player training camp roster for the upcoming December friendly matches against China PR. The roster includes the return of defender Abby Dahlkemper, who has recovered from back surgery, as well as several players with single-digit caps. The USWNT aims to remain unbeaten in regulation time this year and evaluate players for future success, with the matches marking the first meeting between the two teams since 2018.

via U.S. Soccer|
#abby-dahlkemper#china-pr#friendly-matches
sports2 years ago

USWNT Roster for Colombia: Smith and Sauerbrunn Return

The U.S. women's national team has announced its 27-player roster for the upcoming friendlies against Colombia, with Portland Thorns' Becky Sauerbrunn and Sophia Smith returning from injury to headline the squad. The roster includes 24 players who participated in the recent friendlies against South Africa. The matches will serve as early preparation for both teams ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics.

via ESPN|
#colombia#friendly-matches#injuries
sports2 years ago

Gio Reyna's Return to USMNT Roster Amidst Family Feud

Borussia Dortmund's Gio Reyna has been recalled by U.S. Men's National Team manager Gregg Berhalter for upcoming friendlies against Germany and Ghana, marking their first collaboration since a public feud between the Reyna and Berhalter families last year. The roster also includes familiar faces such as Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie, while Tyler Adams will miss the camp due to a hamstring injury. The U.S. has a record of 4-7-0 against Germany and 2-2-0 against Ghana.

via ESPN|
#borussia-dortmund#friendly-matches#gio-reyna
sports2 years ago

USWNT Announces Roster for September Friendlies with Newcomers and Returning Players

U.S. Women's National Team interim head coach Twila Kilgore has announced a 27-player training camp roster for the upcoming friendly matches against South Africa. The roster includes 21 players from the 2023 World Cup roster, as well as two uncapped players. The matches will be the last international appearances for midfielder Julie Ertz and forward Megan Rapinoe. The team is preparing for the Olympics next year and aims to build a strong team for the future.

via U.S. Soccer|
#friendly-matches#retirement#south-africa