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Argentina Wins Copa America 2024, Lautaro Martinez Claims Golden Boot
After a thrilling conclusion to the Copa America 2024 in Miami, USA, Argentina emerged victorious over Colombia with a narrow 1-0 win in the final, securing their retention of the prestigious trophy.
The decisive goal came in the 112th minute courtesy of Lautaro Martinez, marking his fifth goal of the tournament and earning him the coveted Golden Boot as the top scorer.
Meanwhile, Argentina’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez claimed the Golden Glove award for his impressive tally of 5 clean sheets throughout the competition.
Colombia’s James Rodriguez was recognized for his stellar performance with the Golden Ball award, having contributed 6 assists during the tournament.
The prize money distribution reflected the competitive intensity, with Argentina receiving Rs 133.66 crore for their triumph, while Colombia earned Rs 58.47 crore for their commendable campaign.
This year’s Copa America showcased thrilling football and outstanding individual performances, solidifying its status as one of the premier international tournaments in the world of football.
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“Our Game Plan Worked”: Frank Onyeka on Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 Victory
Nigerian player Frank Onyeka speaks on the recent match of the Super Eagles against Tunisia and shares what made the difference in our victory at AFCON 2025.
While interviewed, the player stated “I think our game plan worked really well. The way we pressed them high didn’t give them any chance to play, so that is what made the difference.”
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Super Eagles Star Calvin Bassey Opens Up on Nearly Walking Away from Football
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about a difficult period in his career, revealing that he almost stepped away from football.
Speaking during a recent interview, Bassey shared that he once made a personal promise to himself to quit pursuing football professionally if he failed to secure a spot at a professional club.
“I remember being 15 and going into my final year, and I told myself that if I didn’t get into a professional club, I would quit football. It was that simple,” he said.
“I would just stop pursuing it seriously and only play for fun. Thank God I eventually got a club, because I honestly don’t know where I would be otherwise.”
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CAF Fines Egypt $5,000 Over Post-Match Media Violation After Zimbabwe Clash
It has been reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fined Egypt $5,000 following their clash with Zimbabwe for failing to manage post-match media obligations.
It was noted that after the match, the Egyptian players ignored the media. This action was said to be a violation of CAF’s media regulations, which led to the fine being imposed.
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