Paraguay has hired former Mexico national team coach Juan Carlos Osorio as their new boss, the country’s federation announced Monday.
The length of the deal will encompass the 2019 Copa America and the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
The Colombian had been reportedly linked to open positions with his native country and with the United States.
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NEW YORK — A former head of the governing body for football in South America was sentenced to nine years in prison by a U.S. judge on Wednesday for crimes stemming from the bribery scandal that engulfed the sport three years ago, a spokesman fo…
Former Paraguay international Carlos Gamarra could make a sensational return to football at the age of 47 — 11 years after announcing his retirement.
Gamarra — who won 110 caps for Paraguay and was named in FIFA’s Team of the Tournament at the 1998 World Cup — played for Benfica, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan as well as various teams in Brazil and Argentina in a career which spanned from 1991 to 2007.
Rubio Nu technical director Juan Sosa believes the Copa Paraguaya has been “devalued” and…
Hatricks by Saori Takarada and Riko Ueki ensured Japan’s qualification from Group C.
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Japan claimed their first victory of the year on Tuesday, coming from behind to beat Paraguay 4-2 and boost sagging morale a week before their opening World Cup Group H match against Colombia.
It was The Blue Samurai’s first win under coach Akira Nishino, who had lost friendlies against Ghana and Switzerland since taking over in April.
Japan, one of the most successful Asian teams, having qualified for the World Cup for a sixth consecutive time, scored four times despite managing only three shots…
Martin Ainstein’s train pulls up at World Cup host city Rostov-on-Don, home of the historic Museum of Railways.
On 1 May the Trophy has returned to Russia, the host country of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, where it was welcomed by 2002 Brazilian winner Gilberto Silva.
ASUNCION, Paraguay — A Paraguayan court on Tuesday confirmed the extradition of Nicolas Leoz, the former president of South America’s football confederation.
However, his defense attorney said they would appeal the decision at the country’s Supreme Court.
The 89-year-old Leoz was charged in a corruption scandal being investigated by the U.S. Justice Department, and has been held under house arrest in Asuncion fighting the extradition order.
A court in November approved his extradition to the United…
Lionel Messi’s native country of Argentina are planning a joint bid with Uruguay and Paraguay for the 2030 World Cup.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay say they have agreed on 12 cities where they would like to host the centenary World Cup in 2030.
The plan was announced on Monday by the Argentine Football Association.
Bidding is not due to open for another four years, but the leaders of all three national bodies say they want to make a joint bid.
The South American nations are expected to face tough competition for the hosting rights of a tournament that will likely feature 48 teams.
Uruguay…
Bobby Wood converted a penalty late in the first half to lift a young United States squad past Paraguay in North Carolina.
CARY, N.C. — The U.S. men’s national team defeated Paraguay 1-0 in an international friendly on Tuesday. Bobby Wood’s penalty late in the first half provided the winning margin, while the U.S. defense held firm, despite a few late scrambles.
Here are three thoughts on the Americans’ first win since last October.
1. Lack of experience doesn’t slow U.S.
The storyline heading into the match was how few caps could be found on the U.S. roster. There were eight uncapped players and another 10 with…
Bobby Wood converted a penalty late in the first half to lift a young United States squad past Paraguay in North Carolina.
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