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The Hindu
14 hours ago
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- The Hindu
Newcastle United legend Nolberto Solano named as Pakistan coach
Newcastle United legend Nolberto Solano has been appointed as head coach of Pakistan's senior and under-23 teams. Solano will take over from Stephen Constantine, and his first major assignment will be the AFC Under-23 qualifiers in September, where Pakistan is grouped with Cambodia, Iraq and Oman. He will also be in charge of the remainder of Pakistan's 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign, including a double-header against Afghanistan in October. ALSO READ: Serie A 2024-25 top scorer Retegui moving to Saudi Pro League Solano's appointment is the first major signing by the newly elected Pakistan Football Federation with Mohsen Gilani as its president. 'Under President Mohsen Gilani's leadership, PFF proudly welcomes Nolberto Solano as Head Coach of Pakistan U23 with a pathway to the senior team!' the PFF wrote on X while welcoming the former Peru winger. 'A true legend with EPL, World Cup & Copa América pedigree, it's a new era for Pakistan football.' Solano was the assistant coach of Peru when his country qualified for the FIFA World Cup in 2018 in Russia after 36 years. He left the national team in 2022 when Peru failed to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar after it was beaten by Australia in an intercontinental playoff. Constantine led Pakistan to its first-ever victory in a World Cup qualifier in October 2023 and had been coaching the team on a game-to-game basis after his one-year contract expired in November last year. Related Topics Pakistan
Fox Sports
16 hours ago
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- Fox Sports
Newcastle United legend Nolberto Solano named as Pakistan coach
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Newcastle United legend Nolberto Solano has been appointed as head coach of Pakistan's senior and under-23 teams. Solano will take over from Stephen Constantine and his first major assignment will be the AFC Under-23 qualifiers in September where Pakistan is grouped with Cambodia, Iraq and Oman. He will also be in charge for the remainder of Pakistan's 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign, including a double-header against Afghanistan in October. Solano's appointment is the first major signing by the newly-elected Pakistan Football Federation with Mohsen Gilani as its president. 'Under President Mohsen Gilani's leadership, PFF proudly welcomes Nolberto Solano as Head Coach of Pakistan U23 with a pathway to the senior team!,' the PFF wrote on X while welcoming the former Peru winger. 'A true legend with EPL, World Cup & Copa América pedigree it's a new era for Pakistan football.' Solano was the assistant coach of Peru when his country qualified for the FIFA World Cup in 2018 in Russia after 36 years. He left the national team in 2022 when Peru failed to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar after it was beaten by Australia in an inter-continental playoff. Constantine led Pakistan to its first ever victory in a World Cup qualifier in Oct. 2023 and had been coaching the team on game-to-game basis after his one-year contract expired in November last year. ___ AP soccer: in this topic
Winnipeg Free Press
16 hours ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Newcastle United legend Nolberto Solano named as Pakistan coach
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Newcastle United legend Nolberto Solano has been appointed as head coach of Pakistan's senior and under-23 teams. Solano will take over from Stephen Constantine and his first major assignment will be the AFC Under-23 qualifiers in September where Pakistan is grouped with Cambodia, Iraq and Oman. He will also be in charge for the remainder of Pakistan's 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign, including a double-header against Afghanistan in October. Solano's appointment is the first major signing by the newly-elected Pakistan Football Federation with Mohsen Gilani as its president. 'Under President Mohsen Gilani's leadership, PFF proudly welcomes Nolberto Solano as Head Coach of Pakistan U23 with a pathway to the senior team!,' the PFF wrote on X while welcoming the former Peru winger. 'A true legend with EPL, World Cup & Copa América pedigree it's a new era for Pakistan football.' Solano was the assistant coach of Peru when his country qualified for the FIFA World Cup in 2018 in Russia after 36 years. He left the national team in 2022 when Peru failed to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar after it was beaten by Australia in an inter-continental playoff. Constantine led Pakistan to its first ever victory in a World Cup qualifier in Oct. 2023 and had been coaching the team on game-to-game basis after his one-year contract expired in November last year. ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Copa América 2025: Brazil on fire against Bolivia with 6-0 victory
If you were waiting for a big result at Copa América 2025, you didn't have to wait long. Brazil sent a powerful message to the rest of the tournament field on the second match-day, delivering a stunning 6-0 demolition of Bolivia. There was no hiding for Bolivia, and everyone knew it. Brazil were determined to prove their title aspirations. The performance did just that, and with three points secured, they are now on the cusp of the semi-finals. Brazil absolutely dominant We can see many things about the game, but Brazil dominated from start to finish. Brazil scored thrice in the first half. Two times, it was Atletico de Madrid winger Luany who scored in the 13th and 32nd minutes of the game. Kerolin managed to convert the spotkick in the 37th minute. The game was over at this point, but the rest of the goals were scored in the last 15 minutes of the game. Keroline scored again in the 79th and 83rd minutes of the game. It was Amanda Gutierres who sealed the deal in the 92nd minute with the 6-0. Just before that, Bolivia got a red card after a second yellow for Angelina Rivero. Tournament hopes seem over for Bolivia It has not been a tournament for Bolivia to look back on with pride. In their first two games, they have lost against Paraguay (0-4) and Brazil (0-6). With zero goals scored and ten conceded, it doesn't look too bright for Bolivia at this Copa América. They will play their next game against Venezuela on Saturday. Around the Copa: Other matchday results While Brazil's dominant performance stole the headlines, there was plenty of other crucial action across the tournament. Here's a quick look at the other Matchday 2 results: Uruguay 0-1 Argentina: A single goal by Florencia Bonsegundo was enough for Argentina to secure a vital three points. Peru 1-3 Ecuador: A four-goal thriller saw host nation Ecuador overpower Peru to boost their knockout stage chances. Venezuela 0–0 Colombia: A hard-fought defensive battle ended in a stalemate, with both sides sharing the points. Related articles from Her Football Hub: Euro 2025: Sweden book their place in quarter-finals and eliminate Poland Euro 2025: Four nations you should not overlook as England defend their crown Chloe Kelly: Shadows to silverware, an Arsenal season that changed everything
The Hindu
4 days ago
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- The Hindu
Brazil legend Marta hopes to win another Copa America Femenina after coming out of retirement
It was just a year ago when Marta left the Olympic final with tears in her eyes, emotionally marking the end of a storied career with the Brazilian national football team. Turns out, the six-time world player of the year wasn't quite finished. The 39-year-old forward has come out of retirement and is playing at the Copa América Femenina in Ecuador. The Brazilians have won eight titles in the premier women's tournament for South America. The Copa América is among three big continental women's tournaments this summer, along with the European Championship and the Africa Cup of Nations. Even though Marta had stepped away from the national team, Brazil coach Arthur Elias pulled her back in late May for a pair of friendly matches against Japan. Marta started in another Copa América tune-up match against France in late June. Marta's national team career has spanned more than 20 years. She's played in 204 games for Brazil, scoring 119 goals. | Photo Credit: Jean Carniel Marta said she's just living in the moment. 'My work doesn't change, the feeling doesn't change, the pride doesn't change, the desire to help the team doesn't change, and it never will, regardless of whether I'm playing or not. But the way I'm facing things, not only here in the team, but I think in my day-to-day life, is a different way,' she said in a news conference when she was brought back. 'I'm aware that I don't have many years left to play, so the little I have, I want to make the most of it.' Before last year's Paris Games, Marta said she would be retiring from the national team after the Olympics to make way for the next generation of players. The Brazilians went on to win the silver medal after a 1-0 loss to the United States in the final. ALSO READ: World champion Spain ends dream run of Switzerland to enter semifinals of Women's EURO 2025 But she continued to play for her club team, Orlando Pride, in the National Women's Soccer League. Last season, she scored 11 goals with the Pride, which won the NWSL title. She re-signed with the team through 2026 earlier this year. Overall, Marta's national team career has spanned more than 20 years. She's played in 204 games for Brazil, scoring 119 goals. She's played in six World Cups and six Olympics. Brazil's best finish at the World Cup was runner-up in 2007. In 2019, Marta became the highest scorer in #FIFAWWC and #FIFAWorldCup history, tallying 1️⃣7️⃣ goals. 💫 — FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) June 18, 2025 The nation has reached the Olympic final three times, including in Paris, but a gold medal has remained out of reach. Marta started in Brazil's Copa América opener, a 2-0 victory over Venezuela, then came off the bench in a 6-0 win over Bolivia. Next up is a match against Paraguay on Tuesday. She has said she'll accept any role that Elias gives her, realising that Brazil has a host of talented young players, including 25-year-old Kerolin, who plays professionally for Manchester City, and 22-year-old Luany, who plays for Atlético Madrid. But there's also an elephant in the room: The Women's World Cup is coming to Marta's home country in 2027. Previously, Marta said she didn't see herself playing in it — she'd be 41 — but she hasn't exactly ruled out the possibility either. Marta has played in six World Cups and six Olympics. Brazil's best finish at the World Cup was runner-up in 2007. | Photo Credit: REUTERS 'The coach has always made it very clear that he'll be calling whoever is best at the moment, regardless of age. And I think that the way he's doing it is the most correct way,' she said. 'There's no point in coming here and saying, `I'll be playing in the World Cup in two years.' It will depend on what happens in my day-to-day life, and that's why I'm thinking this way today and living one day at a time.' She may also have another plan for her future. 'I still have a very strong desire to be a mother. So, maybe I'll wake up one day and decide to call my doctor and see if it's still possible,' she said in a recent interview with Globo's Esporte Espetacular.
