Highlights

Estados Unidos Se Despide De Tokio Con Un Gol Olímpico De Rapinoe Y Un Amargo Bronce

El plan de Estados Unidos en Tokio era ganar el oro y así convertirse en la primera selección femenina en ser campeona del mundo (Francia 2019) y abrazar la gloria olímpica en un mismo ciclo. Sin embargo, al final del camino, el USWNT debió conformarse con el bronce.

Las razones del downgrade son varias: el envejecimiento del equipo, la falta de renovación, las excesivas rotaciones del entrenador Vlatko Andonovski y finalmente el hecho de que el equipo nunca hizo suficiente clic como para responder a las expectativas.

This Bicycle Kick Assist From Norwich City’s Todd Cantwell Is Art

With one swift kick and a mighty finish, Norwich City has us ready for the Premier League to kick off already. Even though fans have had plenty of international soccer to enjoy recently, the August 13 start date of the EPL could not come any sooner. 

This incredible Todd Cantwell assist was set up after the midfielder received a pass shortly after making his way into the 18 (eyy). With a defender pressing him from behind, in two quick taps and a moment of sheer brilliance, he launched the ball over his body with a bicycle kick and across the goal for a near-perfect one-timer. 

Megan Rapinoe’s Outrageous Olimpico Sends USWNT To Bronze Medal Consolation

Well now, that was a little closer to the USWNT Americans were hoping to see all tournament. A shame it only showed up in the bronze-medal match.

Uno De Tijera Incluido: Katy Killer Marcó Un Hat Trick En La Goleada 8-1 De Tigres Sobre Necaxa

Katty Martínez no lo pasó muy bien en el último torneo. Las lesiones se ensañaron con ella y redujeron su protagonismo en el bicampeonato de Tigres Femenil. Sin embargo, en este “Grita México Apertura 2021”, el viento poco a poco comienza a soplar en su favor. Prueba manifiesta de esto es el hat trick que Katty Killer convirtió en el aniquilador 8-1 con que las Amazonas derrotaron a las Centellas del Necaxa.

El Llanto De Alexis Vega Es El Llanto De México: Brasil Acabó Con El Sueño Dorado Del Tri

¡Corte, corte! El plan de alcanzar la medalla de oro en los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio no va más. La selección mexicana cayó ante Brasil, en las semifinales del torneo y a través de los siempre impredecibles lanzamientos penales.

Fue una derrota dura y que se resume en el llanto de Alexis Vega, quien una vez acabado el partido se quedó más de veinte minutos en el campo de juego, mirando al horizonte, buscando una explicación, buscando un consuelo.

43-Year-Old Buffon Turns Back The Clock With Incredible Save

At 43 years old most people aren’t playing professional soccer. At any age, most people aren’t stopping this goal. But at the ripe age of 43, Gianluigi Buffon, like aged wine, shows he can still move around with this incredible save against Sassuolo. 

The 2017 Italian Footballer of the year winner showed his vintage self with an amazing save in a friendly match against Sassuolo on Sunday.

Marco Asensio’s Beautiful Curler Sets Up Dream Gold Medal Match

Japan was five minutes and penalty kicks away from reaching the gold medal match against Brazil as the host nation of the 2020 Olympics. Then Marco Asensio did Marco Asensio things.

Asensio, the 25-year-old Real Madrid winger and the oldest player on Spain’s roster, came off the bench to score a beautiful curler in the 115th minute to send Spain past Japan 1-0 in extra time of their Olympic semifinal on Tuesday, setting up a dream final against Brazil on Saturday.

Mexico's Summertime Sadness Continues With Olympic Loss On Penalties

Mexico vs. Brazil

Defending champions Brazil had to struggle to make the final, beating Mexico 4-1 on penalties after the game ended goalless after extra-time.

Brazil went close to settling their match against Mexico inside 90 minutes when Richarlison struck the post with a glancing header in the 82nd minute.

USWNT’s Gold Medal Hopes Gone After Humiliating Defeat To Rival Canada

The USWNT’s quest to become the first nation to capture gold after winning the World Cup is over following a disastrous 1-0 defeat to Canada at Kashima Stadium on Monday morning. 

The U.S. controlled 60% possession and outshot its opponent 13 to three, but it was another largely disjointed performance that all came undone after Canada’s Jessie Fleming converted the game-winner from the spot in the 74th minute. 

México No Sobrevive A La Estrella De La Muerte Y Culmina Un Verano Para El Olvido Ante El Team USA

Esta noche, México tenía una oportunidad de cobrarse revancha ante Estados Unidos y sepultar el amargo recuerdo que dejó la final de la Nations League, el pasado 6 de junio. Sin embargo, en el duelo por el título de la Copa Oro, el Tri volvió a pinchar.

Dolorosamente y a tres minutos del final de la prórroga, el USMNT logró la victoria con un cabezazo letal del zaguero Miles Robinson.

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