Martinez

Lautaro Martinez has tallied up four goals in this Copa America, his latest brace clinching a 2-0 victory for Argentina against Peru. On the pitch for Argentina, Lautaro Martinez showcased his return to form by netting twice against Peru, capping off Group A's play on Saturday. With these goals, Argentina clinched the top spot in their group and now looks forward to a quarter-final clash with either Venezuela, Mexico, or Ecuador. Martinez, Serie A's top scorer for 2023-24, ended the group phase leading in goals scored and…

Argentina triumphed again in Group A as Lautaro Martinez netted twice, securing their lead on the leaderboard. Despite Lionel Messi sitting out with an injury, Martinez proved pivotal, striking early and late in the second half, dispelling any tension from a sluggish start at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium. A penalty miss by Leandro Paredes turned out inconsequential, with Peru posing little threat in a pivotal clash. Next, Argentina will contend against Group B's runner-up in the quarter-final. Meanwhile, Canada claims the…

Despite a surprising loss on Wednesday, Roberto Martinez remained coolheaded. Roberto Martinez considered Portugal's stumble against Georgia an ideal tune-up for Euro 2024's knockout phase. The competition had locked Portugal as Group F leaders. Georgia's win reshaped the playoff landscape, sidelining Hungary. They now face Slovenia, the squad that handed Martinez a loss in his initial friendly back in March. This match marked his primary competitive defeat. Nevertheless, the former Belgium manager was optimistic about…

It seemed as though Argentina was destined to encounter vexations at the MetLife Stadium, but the bench player, Lautaro Martinez, shook things up. Lautaro Martinez delivered a pivotal blow late in the game as Argentina edged past Chile 1-0, solidifying their advancement to the Copa America knockout phase ahead of schedule. The match was inching towards a stalemate, feeling like a missed opportunity for the reigning champs, especially after dominating without scoring. However, Martinez, a stalwart off the bench previously…

Portugal has surpassed their group-stage win totals from the last two Euro tournaments combined at Euro 2024. Roberto Martinez plans to mix up his Portugal lineup for their concluding Group F clash against Georgia, having already clinched a spot in the Euro 2024 knockout rounds. After trouncing Turkiye 3-0 on Saturday, the 2016 champs secured a berth in the last 16 with one match left. Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes tallied goals around Samet Akaydin's unfortunate own goal, catapulting Portugal to a firm six points and…

On Saturday, Portugal clinched the top spot in Group F at Euro 2024, advancing to the knockout stage before their final group match even kicked off. Celebrating the victory, Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record, tallying the highest number of assists in the competition's history. Portugal's dominance was on full display as they decimated Turkiye 3-0 in Dortmund. The squad showed marked improvement from their nail-biting 2-1 triumph over Czechia previously. Goals from Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes bookended a farcical…

Cristiano Ronaldo wasn't on top form during Portugal's initial Euro 2024 fixture against Czechia, yet Roberto Martinez isn't fretting over his physical form. Despite a less stellar performance, Martinez remains unshaken in his belief in Ronaldo's stamina to endure full matches repeatedly throughout Euro 2024, as Portugal gears up to clash with Turkiye. Portugal's Group F journey began with a jittery 2-1 victory over Czechia, where Francisco Conceicao emerged as the hero, netting the winner in the 92nd minute. Ronaldo, a…

Argentina initiated their Copa America crusade with a 2-0 victory over Canada. Despite their triumph, players expressed displeasure regarding the pitch conditions in Atlanta. Goals by Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez sealed the deal for the title defenders and global victors during the tournament's debut match on Thursday. Yet, the field's condition stirred considerable discontent, particularly because the turf was in poor shape. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a venue shared between the NFL's Atlanta Falcons and MLS's Atlanta…

At the onset of the 2024 Copa America, Argentina, led by stars Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez, clinched a 2-0 victory over Canada. In their debut match, Jesse Marsch's Canadian squad posed significant challenges, with Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David squandering golden opportunities. As Lionel Messi became the tournament’s most capped player, his contributions were pivotal, crafting the plays leading to both Argentine goals. Despite missing opportunities, Inter Miami’s Messi was instrumental, setting the stage for…

Francisco Conceicao clinched a dramatic victory for Portugal, scoring in the 92nd minute of their showdown against Czechia in Leipzig. Roberto Martinez praised Conceicao as the key player Portugal needed after he secured a 2-1 win against Czechia in their Euro 2024 opener. Despite the game looking like it was heading for a stalemate due to Robin Hranac's own goal offsetting Lukas Provod's explosive strike, Conceicao made an immediate impact. He scored mere moments after stepping on the pitch, igniting raucous celebrations…