Central & South America

¡Qué celebraciones más perras! Pretinha, la cachorrita que festeja los goles de Fluminense

Seguro que has escuchado la frase de que "el perro es el mejor amigo del hombre". Pues bueno, un video viral de una cachorra y su dueño aficionado al fútbol ejemplifica perfectamente el vínculo tan cercano que existe entre humanos y canes.

En serio, para verlo una y otra vez.

Perro TikTok celebra goles del Fluminense

Disfrutar de los partidos de tu equipo favorito de fútbol en compañía no tiene precio y un hombre en Brasil ha encontrado en su perra a la pareja perfecta con la cual ver todos los partidos del Fluminense.

‘I don’t think I’ll play another World Cup’ says Lionel Messi when asked about 2026 tournament

Lionel Messi played his final home World Cup qualifier for Argentina on Thursday and dazzled the 85,000+ fans in Buenos Aires with a brace during the 3-0 victory vs. Venezuela. The 38-year-old then caught the attention of fans online with his comments after the game.

When asked about the likelihood of him playing in next summer’s 2026 World Cup and defending Argentina’s world title, Messi said it’s not likely.

Will Messi play in 2026 World Cup?

Lionel Messi set to play in final World Cup qualifier in Argentina, here’s how to watch

Lionel Messi is set to play his final World Cup qualifier in Argentina on Thursday, while four South American teams are still competing for the remaining automatic places at the 2026 tournament in what could be a dramatic climax.

The 38-year-old Argentina captain will take to the pitch at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires to face Venezuela in what he describes as a very special match, with his family set to be in attendance, including his wife, children, parents and siblings.

How to watch Messi's last World Cup qualifier in Argentina

‘Minor leg muscle injury’ extends Neymar’s international absence with Brazil to two years

Neymar will miss Brazil's final two World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia next week, extending his absence from international duty to nearly two years.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti left the Santos star out of his 23-man squad announced on Monday, citing a minor leg muscle injury sustained last week as the reason for his latest omission. Brazil have already secured their place at the 2026 World Cup.

Last time Neymar played for Brazil

Brazilian goalkeeper who has been playing since 1997 sets all-time record for most games played

Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio overtook Englishman Peter Shilton's longstanding record for the most competitive appearances in men's soccer, playing his 1,391st match during his side's 2-0 victory over America de Cali on Tuesday, his club said.

The 44-year-old Brazilian has enjoyed a professional career spanning 28 years, with senior appearances for Uniao Bandeirante (30 matches), Vasco da Gama (150), Cruzeiro (976) and Fluminense (235).

Fabio appearances record

Watch: Fans launch fireworks on field and land a direct hit on player’s privates

A wild scene took place in the Bolivian top flight on Sunday when fans launched a firework onto the field and hit a player. 

Juan Godoy, who plays as a forward for The Strongest, had to be removed from the game in stoppage time when his groin got ROCKED by a firework. We’re talking about a direct hit on the no-no square.

Bolivia player hit by firework

Watch: Hulk gets a yellow card… for having a lovely chat with the referee??

A strange Hulk yellow card in the Copa Sudamericana left fans and the Brazilian great baffled on Thursday.

The Round of 32 match between Hulk’s Atlético Mineiro and Colombia’s Atlético Bucaramanga went to a penalty shootout. Shortly before the penalties began the cameras showed Hulk having a conversation with Uruguayan referee Esteban Ostojich.

Hulk and the referee appeared to be getting along just fine with the two exchanging smiles, a laugh and even a handshake. As the 39-year-old prepared to walk to his team, the referee booked him.

Argentina to allow away fans to attend league games for first time in 12 years

BUENOS AIRES — Argentine football clubs can now welcome away supporters after a 12-year ban, the Argentine Football Association said on Thursday.

The ban, imposed in 2013 following violent incidents, including the death of a spectator, has now been lifted as part of a staged reintroduction ahead of the next round of fixtures in the current league campaign.

Argentina away fans allowed to return

OFFICIAL: Ángel Di Maria to return to boyhood club in Argentina despite Inter Miami links

Argentine forward Ángel Di Maria will return to his homeland to play for his boyhood club Rosario Central, the Argentine Primera Division club announced on Thursday.

"Our history together has more pages to write. Welcome home," the Rosario-based club said alongside a video posted on Twitter.

Di Maria transfer

Lionel Messi says Mexico have fantasy rivalry with Argentina and he doesn’t know when it started

The Lionel Messi Mexico rivalry quote went viral on Thursday as the Inter Miami star said there's no rivalry between Argentina and El Tri. He doubled down saying that Mexico fans believe there's a rivalry when in reality there is none.

Messi appeared on Simplemente Fútbol when he shared his feelings on the disdain Mexico fans have for him.

Lionel Messi Mexico rivalry

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