FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Copa America Brazil 2019 - Quarter Final - Colombia v Chile - Arena Corinthians, Sao Paulo, Brazil - June 28, 2019 Colombia's William Tesillo looks dejected after losing the penalty shootout REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli/File Photo BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia national soccer team player William Tesillo told local media that he has been threatened via social media after his missed penalty kick in a Copa American shoot-out with Chile last week cost Colombia the chance to remain in the tournament. Tesillo’s wife Daniela Mejia over the weekend published a screenshot on her Instagram of a message wishing her husband the same fate as Andres Escobar, a Colombian player shot to death after he made an own-goal in a match during the 1994 World Cup. “They’ve written to my wife and she published it. They’ve written to me too,” the 29-year-old defender told the local El Pais newspaper in comments published late on Sunday. Sources with … [Read more...] about Colombian soccer player threatened after missed Copa penalty
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For chiropractor George Billauer, the soccer stars have aligned
As stories like that have become commonplace, chiropractors have become ubiquitous parts of medical staffs in every sport. Billauer, who grew up playing basketball, has worked not just for the U.S. national soccer team but for both the Galaxy and LAFC, the Philippine soccer federation, Colombian club Atletico Nacional, heavyweight boxers Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko, both the Dodgers and the NHL’s Kings, and, after the U.S. was eliminated from the last World Cup, he went to Russia with the Mexican team. … [Read more...] about For chiropractor George Billauer, the soccer stars have aligned
Colombia’s female soccer players fight for level field
Manuel Rueda, Associated Press Published 2:52 am CDT, Tuesday, March 12, 2019 BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — On a recent weeknight, Sara Pulecio dribbled a soccer ball gracefully through a set of orange cones, and jumped repeatedly over small obstacles placed by coaches along a field, to develop more strength in her legs. The soccer clinic, organized by a global sports apparel brand, gave Pulecio and several professional female players a rare opportunity to train in the long break between seasons. And even though the drills were intense, the 20-year-old midfielder finished them with a smile on her face. "We try to do things on our own time, to keep in shape," she said. "But it's not the same as when you're training with your team." Pulecio has represented Colombia in five international tournaments, and last year, she was one of the up and coming stars of the local professional women's league. But the defensive midfielder has barely trained since the season ended last … [Read more...] about Colombia’s female soccer players fight for level field
In Argentina, 1 woman is challenging soccer’s status quo
Luis Andres Henao, Associated Press Updated 11:04 pm PST, Wednesday, February 6, 2019 In this Jan. 31, 2019 photo, soccer player Macarena Sanchez poses for a photo at her home in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Sanchez is taking legal action against her club and the Argentine soccer association for not recognizing her as a professional player. less In this Jan. 31, 2019 photo, soccer player Macarena Sanchez poses for a photo at her home in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Sanchez is taking legal action against her club and the Argentine soccer association for not ... more Photo: Natacha Pisarenko, AP Photo: Natacha Pisarenko, AP Image 1 of / 10 Caption Close Image 1 of 10 In this Jan. 31, 2019 photo, soccer player Macarena Sanchez poses for a photo at her home in Buenos Aires, Argentina. … [Read more...] about In Argentina, 1 woman is challenging soccer’s status quo
Tata Martino Is Named Mexico’s National Team Coach
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Sports Log In Subscribe Log In Today’s Paper Sports | Tata Martino Is Named Mexico’s National Team Coach Supported by ByThe Associated Press Jan. 7, 2019 MEXICO CITY — Mexico named Gerardo Martino the coach of its men’s national soccer team on Monday, but the Argentine did not make any promises that he would be the person to finally lead the highly scrutinized squad to World Cup glory. Mexico is obsessed with reaching the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1986 after a long run of second-round disappointments — defeats that brought down several of Martino’s predecessors. But Martino, who has coached Barcelona and Argentina’s national team, and who led Atlanta United to the Major League Soccer championship last month, stayed far away from guarantees in his introductory news conference. “I can't answer how … [Read more...] about Tata Martino Is Named Mexico’s National Team Coach