Brazil forward Lucas Lima is ready to fight for his first-team spot as the South American nation step up preparations for the Copa America Centenario with a warm-up friendly against Panama on Sunday.
With Neymar set to miss the special Centenario edition of the tournament held in the United States, Lima has been given the famous number 10 kit in his absence.
The Santos attacker, who made his Brazil debut in September 2015, scored his maiden international goal in a World Cup qualifier against Argentina two months later.
And with the Copa America just one week away, Lima is aiming to use the friendly against Panama in Denver as a platform to show what he is capable of.
I am very happy. It is a great honour for me, the 25-year-old said of being given the n…
According to a recent report from Kicker, Borussia Dortmund will have to pay more than they initially thought in order to secure the signing of Jerome Roussillon. The 26 year old, who currently plays for Wolfsburg having joined the German side back in 2018, is considered to be one of the most exciting defensive prospects in European football today. It’s well known that Dortmund are in the market for a left back, and whilst it may seem like an unconventional choice, it’s certainly one that has potential for the German giants.
Roussillon’s three years with Montpellier certainly put him on the map when it comes to demonstrating what he’s capable of, but it seems as if he’s still waiting for that one big move to really put himself into that next stratosphere.
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Eden Hazard has scotched rumours that he has agreed to join Real Madrid.
Reports in Spain this week claimed that Chelsea star Hazard will swap Stamford Bridge for the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season.
However, the Belgium forward, who is currently sidelined with a hip injury, insists this is not the case although he stopped short of completely ruling out a move away from west London.
In an interview with ACTV in his homeland, Hazard said: I don t know who is saying that, but it s not true. At the moment, I m at Chelsea.
First I have to finish the season and I still have a contract for four years. I m there and I m currently feeling good over there.
I want to be on the pitch as soon as possible with Chelsea.
In line with Chelse…
Raheem Sterling scored the fastest Premier League goal of the season to help Manchester City to a 3-1 win over Watford at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.
The England international netted after only 39 seconds, before a Christian Kabasele own goal and a second-half finish from Sergio Aguero saw Pep Guardiola s side move 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League, with Andre Gray s late effort counting for little.
City s record 18-game winning run came to an end in a goalless draw at Crystal Palace on New Year s Eve and Guardiola took no chances with his line-up, with Kevin De Bruyne – passed fit after being hurt at Selhurst Park – joined by the returning David Silva in midfield, while John Stones made his first appearance since November at the heart of the def…
Promising striker Luciano Vietto has been a shining light in a disappointing campaign for Argentina at the Scudamericano U20 championship.
The 19-year-old scored in the 65th-minute as Argentina drew 2-2 against Bolivia, a performance that took his tally to two goals for tournament.
Hosts Argentina are on the verge of elimination having drawn once and lost two of their opening three Group A games, with one match against Colombia remaining.
Vietto, who netted five goals in 16 appearances for Racing Club last season, made his debut for the Primera Division club in 2011 after Diego Simeone, now manager of Atletico Madrid, introduced him for the final three minutes against Lanus.
Many European clubs, including Liverpool and Real Madrid, have already shown in…