Jessie Marsch says Canada showed incredible potential by finishing fourth at the Copa America, even if he believes they threw a bronze medal away against Uruguay.
Ismael Kone and Jonathan David scored as Canada fought back from 1-0 down to lead Saturday s third-place play-off in North Carolina, but Luis Suarez levelled after 92 minutes.
Kone and Alphonso Davies then failed to convert in the penalty shoot-out as Uruguay emerged as 4-2 victors, becoming the first nation to win multiple shoot-outs at two editions of the tournament (2024 and 1999).
Canada, meanwhile, fell short of becoming the third CONCACAF nation to get on the podium at the Copa, after Mexico (1997, 1999 and 2007) and Honduras (2001).
While Marsch was disappointed with the way Canada let th…
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Hoping to make up some ground in the top-four chase on Friday night, Athletic Bilbao will welcome Celta Vigo to San Mames.
Athletic Bilbao
Starting with the hosts, while Athletic Bilbao might have marked their return from October’s international break with a late 1-0 loss away at Barcelona, the Lions have certainly proven that toothless performance was nothing more than a minor blip. Last seen putting in an action-packed display as the claimed a 3-2 victory award at Villarreal, Ernesto Valverde’s side have their sights firmly set on punching a Champions League ticket this season. Losing just one of their previous five domestic appearances across all fronts, Bilbao will also be excited by their most recent showdown against Friday’…
Paris Saint-Germain have further bolstered their midfield with the signing of Valencia s Carlos Soler.
Soler, who had spent his entire senior career with his hometown club, has penned a five-year contract with the Ligue 1 champions, who will reportedly pay €18million plus add-ons for his services.
The 25-year-old, who started out as a winger before moving into a more central role, scored 11 goals and added five assists in 32 league appearances for Los Che last term.
I m very happy! It’s a new adventure in my career. I feel very proud and I’m looking forward to starting work with my teammates, to meeting them, and giving everything for this shirt, he told the club s official website.
On Tuesday, we re playing our first Champions League game at th…