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Straits Times
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Atletico agree deal to sign Argentine Almada from Botafogo
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Argentina midfielder Thiago Almada from Brazilian side Botafogo, the LaLiga club confirmed on Tuesday. "Our club and the Brazilian club have reached an agreement pending confirmation once the player passes the relevant medical examination and initials the contract," Atletico said in a statement. Local media reports said that Almada is set to sign a contract until 2030 after Atletico paid around 21 million euros ($24 million) for the 24-year-old, who can also play as a winger. A World Cup winner with Argentina, Almada made his senior debut with Velez Sarsfield in 2018 before joining Major League Soccer's Atlanta United. With Botafogo he won both the Brazilian Serie A title and the Copa Libertadores in 2024, before joining Ligue 1's Olympique Lyonnais on loan in January this year. REUTERS
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
How to watch and live stream Copa Libertadores in the 2025 season
The Copa Libertadores is a prestigious South American club competition. It is second only to the UEFA Champions League in club football's legacy tournaments. GOAL has you covered if you wish to catch the competition live. Botafogo won their first-ever title in 2024 and are keen to defend their crown. Argentina's Independiente, River Plate and Brazil's Flamengo will be looking to dethrone them. We are set for exciting knockout rounds that will begin in August. Advertisement Which channels have the rights to the Copa Libertadores? Copa Libertadores English and Spanish coverage is available on beIN SPORTS, who have the rights for the tournament from 2023 to 2026. The rights for beINSPORTS are for games shown on television in the United States and Canada. You can also stream games via FuboTV and Sling TV, which offer beIN Sports with their packages. Here is a list of TV channels and streaming platforms where you can watch the Copa Libertadores across the world: Country TV channel & stream USA beIN Sports, Sling TV, FuboTV, Fanatiz Canada beIN Sports Spanish-speaking South American countries ESPN, Paramount, Fox Sports (Argentina) Singapore Mola Indonesia Mola Italy Mola Brazil ESPN, TV Globo, Paramount+ UK BBC iPlayer China CCTV5 Upcoming Copa Libertadores schedule The group stages of the Copa Libertadores are done. The teams recently discovered their opponents in the round of 16. Below is a handy guide to all the upcoming Copa Libertadores games and, more importantly, how you can watch them: Date Fixture TV Channel August 12 Fortaleza vs Velez Sarfield beIN SPORTS, fuboTV, SlingTV August 12 Atletico Nacional vs Sao Paulo beIN SPORTS, fuboTV, SlingTV August 12 Penarol vs Racing Club beIN SPORTS, fuboTV, SlingTV August 13 Cerro Porteno vs Estudiantes beIN SPORTS, fuboTV, SlingTV August 13 Flamengo vs Internacional beIN SPORTS, fuboTV, SlingTV August 14 Botafogo vs LDU de Quito beIN SPORTS, fuboTV, SlingTV August 14 Libertad vs River Plate beIN SPORTS, fuboTV, SlingTV August 14 Universitario de Deportes vs Palmeiras beIN SPORTS, fuboTV, SlingTV August 19 Velez Sarsfield vs Fortalez beIN SPORTS, fuboTV, SlingTV August 19 Racing Club vs Penarol beIN SPORTS, fuboTV, SlingTV August 19 Sao Paulo vs Atletico Nacional beIN SPORTS, fuboTV, SlingTV August 20 Estudiantes vs Cerro Porteno beIN SPORTS, fuboTV, SlingTV August 20 Internacional vs Flamengo beIN SPORTS, fuboTV, SlingTV August 21 LDU de Quito vs Botafogo beIN SPORTS, fuboTV, SlingTV August 21 Palmeiras vs Universitario de Deportes beIN SPORTS, fuboTV, SlingTV August 21 River Plate vs Libertad beIN SPORTS, fuboTV, SlingTV If you're confused about which streaming service you should subscribe to, don't worry. GOAL breaks down all the essential information, like subscription packages and price,s so you can make the best decision for all your Copa Libertadores viewing needs: Advertisement beIN Sport is a Qatari sports network which showcases everything from football, tennis, and basketball to athletics. If you live in the USA or Canada, you're in luck because all of the Copa Libertadores games will be aired in English and Spanish. The network gained the rights for the competition this year to air in Australia, Canada, MENA, New Zealand, and the United States - with the contract running until 2026. With beIN SPORT Connect, you can stream Copa all of the Copa Libertadores games at your convenience on your streaming devices. So, whether you're on the move or just chilling at home, you can keep up with one of South America's most exciting competitions. beIN Sport is a Qatari sports network which showcases everything from football, tennis, and basketball to athletics. If you live in the USA or Canada, you're in luck because all of the Copa Libertadores games will be aired in English and Spanish. The network gained the rights for the competition this year to air in Australia, Canada, MENA, New Zealand, and the United States - with the contract running until 2026. With beIN SPORT Connect, you can stream Copa all of the Copa Libertadores games at your convenience on your streaming devices. So, whether you're on the move or just chilling at home, you can keep up with one of South America's most exciting competitions. Find the best deals Advertisement FuboTV is a top-rated streaming service for sports fans, and that's because it offers upwards of 160 channels and three types of subscriptions - so there's something for everyone. You can sign up for the Pro, Elite or Premier packages depending on your preference. There is also a Latino subscription for live sports coverage in Spanish. However, this package has reduced channels and DVR storage compared to the other three. But, it also has a reduced monthly fee to match. However, it could be an excellent option for those who only want to watch the Copa Libertadores for Spanish speakers. FuboTV is currently running a free 7-day trial for each of its packages. The Latino package is available at the reduced price of $24.99 for the first month of subscription. You can find out more about FuboTV in our in-depth guide here. FuboTV is a top-rated streaming service for sports fans, and that's because it offers upwards of 160 channels and three types of subscriptions - so there's something for everyone. You can sign up for the Pro, Elite or Premier packages depending on your preference. There is also a Latino subscription for live sports coverage in Spanish. However, this package has reduced channels and DVR storage compared to the other three. But, it also has a reduced monthly fee to match. However, it could be an excellent option for those who only want to watch the Copa Libertadores for Spanish speakers. FuboTV is currently running a free 7-day trial for each of its packages. The Latino package is available at the reduced price of $24.99 for the first month of subscription. You can find out more about FuboTV in our Find the best deals Advertisement If you're on a tight budget, SlingTV will be an excellent option. You can watch the Copa Libertadores whilst saving some money in the process - making it a win-win situation. Three subscription packages are available: Sling Orange, Blue and Sling Orange + Blue. Here's a breakdown of what each package offers: Sling Orange - $40/Month Offers 31 channels, 50 hours of DVR storage and streaming to one device. Sling Blue -$40/Month Offers 41 channels, 50 hours of DVR storage, and streaming to three devices. Sling Orange + Sling Blue -$55/Month Offers 47 channels, 50 hours of DVR storage and streaming to three devices. The best part is that you can watch all the games and highlights for a fraction of the price compared to other streaming services. Have a look at our detailed guide on SlingTV for more information. If you're on a tight budget, SlingTV will be an excellent option. You can watch the Copa Libertadores whilst saving some money in the process - making it a win-win situation. Three subscription packages are available: Sling Orange, Blue and Sling Orange + Blue. Here's a breakdown of what each package offers: Sling Orange - $40/Month Offers 31 channels, 50 hours of DVR storage and streaming to one device. Sling Blue -$40/Month Offers 41 channels, 50 hours of DVR storage, and streaming to three devices. Sling Orange + Sling Blue -$55/Month Offers 47 channels, 50 hours of DVR storage and streaming to three devices. The best part is that you can watch all the games and highlights for a fraction of the price compared to other streaming services. Have a look at our Find the best deals Advertisement Vidgo is similar to SlingTV, so it all depends on which streaming service will be best for you. Its complete package is priced at $64.95, giving you over 110 channels, including ESPN and Fox Sports alongside beIN Sports, so you can watch those all-important Copa Libertadores matches. Like FuboTV, there is also a Spanish language alternative on the streaming platform that offers beIN Sports channels priced at just $39.95 per month. Vidgo is similar to SlingTV, so it all depends on which streaming service will be best for you. Its complete package is priced at $64.95, giving you over 110 channels, including ESPN and Fox Sports alongside beIN Sports, so you can watch those all-important Copa Libertadores matches. Like FuboTV, there is also a Spanish language alternative on the streaming platform that offers beIN Sports channels priced at just $39.95 per month. Find the best deals So, if you're looking to watch some of the biggest soccer matches in the Copa Libertadores, with some of the biggest names in South America, it's best to get a subscription to the subscription site, FuboTV. Advertisement FuboTV broadcasts Copa Libertadores games in both English and Spanish-speaking broadcasts, which means you can enjoy watching some of the best teams like River Plate and Boca Juniors. After all, it is the South American equivalent of the UEFA Champions League. Copa Libertadors FAQs How do I watch Copa Libertadores on TV? As well as being directly on a number of Smart TVs on the market, FuboTV can be used on several popular streaming devices as well as Android and iOS devices. Streaming devices Smart TVs Chromecast LG Roku Sony Apple TV Sharp Android TV Hisense Google TV TCL Amazon Fire TV Vizio Is there another subscription service with English and Spanish Copa Libertadores broadcasts? Yes, Vidgo is another great option if you're looking to enjoy Copa Libertadores broadcasts in English and Spanish. Advertisement What pundits does FuboTV have for its Copa Libertadores coverage? FuboTV has a number of renowned Spanish football experts on its channel, including Jean-Pierre Papin, Robert Pires and Patrick Vieira. What else is available on FuboTV? Along with access to a number of TV series, movies and documentaries, football fans can also find the latest action in the Premier League, English Championship, Bundesliga, and so much more. For full details, check out GOAL's guide on FuboTV. How much is the Latino subscription on FuboTV? The Latino Subscription on FuboTV includes 57 channels and costs $32.99/mo. Are there add-on options on FuboTV? Yes, there is. You can tailor any add-ons to suit what kind of sports coverage you want. Here's a list of the add-on options available on FuboTV: Advertisement - +31 channels ( $24.99/Mo ) Sports Plus with NFL Red Zone - +33 channels ( $10.00/Mo ) International Sports Plus - +9 channels ( $6.99/Mo ) NBA League Pass - Up to 40 out-of-market games per week ( $14.99/Mo ) Adventure Plus - +8 channels ( $4.99/Mo ) Sports Lite - +8 channels ( $9.99/Mo ) Fubo Extra - +50 Channels ($7.99/Mo) So, if you're looking to watch some of the biggest soccer matches in the Copa Libertadores, with some of the biggest names in South America, it's best to get a subscription to the subscription site, FuboTV. FuboTV broadcasts Copa Libertadores games in both English and Spanish-speaking broadcasts, which means you can enjoy watching some of the best teams like River Plate and Boca Juniors. After all, it is the South American equivalent of the UEFA Champions League. Copa Libertadors FAQs How do I watch Copa Libertadores on TV? As well as being directly on a number of Smart TVs on the market, FuboTV can be used on several popular streaming devices as well as Android and iOS devices. Streaming devices Smart TVs Chromecast LG Roku Sony Apple TV Sharp Android TV Hisense Google TV TCL Amazon Fire TV Vizio Is there another subscription service with English and Spanish Copa Libertadores broadcasts? Yes, Vidgo is another great option if you're looking to enjoy Copa Libertadores broadcasts in English and Spanish. Watch football on TV
Al-Ahram Weekly
5 days ago
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final
The Brazilian striker opened the scoring in lethal fashion in the 18th minute of the last-four clash at the MetLife Stadium and struck again shortly before the hour mark as Chelsea set up a showdown with either Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday's final. Signed from Brighton and Hove Albion last week for a reported £60 million ($79 million), the 23-year-old cut short a holiday and made his debut off the bench in the quarter-final win over Palmeiras. He was then given his first Chelsea start up front here in place of the suspended Liam Delap. Joao Pedro refused to celebrate after either goal against the club with whom he started his career and made 36 top-team appearances before moving to England with Watford in 2020. The result ends Fluminense's impressive run at the tournament after the 2023 Copa Libertadores winners held Borussia Dortmund in the group stage, beat Inter Milan in the last 16 and knocked out Manchester City's conquerors Al-Hilal in the quarter-finals. With their exit go the prospects of a South American winner of the first 32-team Club World Cup, with Chelsea claiming back-to-back victories against Brazilian opposition to reach the final. As always seemed most likely, the trophy will be claimed by one of Europe's superpowers, with the final now guaranteed to be between two of the last five winners of the UEFA Champions League. "It is a great achievement. It has been a fantastic season –- top four in the league, (winning) the Conference League and now in the final in this competition. We are so, so happy," Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca told broadcaster DAZN. "Now finally it is the last game of the season, we can say that, and hopefully we can win the tournament." Fluminense coach Renato Portaluppi had described his team as the "ugly duckling" of the tournament due to the enormous difference between their budget and those of the other three remaining sides. This game ultimately proved to be a step too far for their team, captained by 40-year-old former Chelsea centre-back Thiago Silva. "This was a wonderful Club World Cup," said Portaluppi. "There is no crying over spilled milk now. We wanted to get to the final for our fans but we leave with our heads held high, and go back to our reality stronger now than we were before." Caicedo back Chelsea were without the suspended Levi Colwill and Delap but Moises Caicedo returned after a ban. The Premier League side were simply too strong for their opponents in a game watched by 70,556 fans on a hot afternoon just outside New York City. They went ahead thanks to a wonderful strike by their new forward, who controlled the ball on the edge of the box after Silva had cleared a Pedro Neto cross. Joao Pedro took a touch and curled a shot beyond veteran goalkeeper Fabio into the far corner, before holding up his hands apologetically towards the Fluminense fans behind the goal. The team from Rio de Janeiro were an intermittent threat, and Hercules -- match-winner against Al-Hilal in the last eight -- almost equalised in the 25th minute. He played a one-two with German Cano and lifted the ball over goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but Marc Cucurella cleared off the line. Fluminense were then awarded a penalty 10 minutes before the interval when a set-piece delivery by Rene struck the arm of Trevoh Chalobah in the box. However, French referee Francois Letexier overturned the decision following a VAR check. "Had we been awarded the penalty we would have scored and it would have been a different story," said Portaluppi. Chelsea got their second on 56 minutes, just after Fluminense had sacrificed one of their three centre-backs to send on an extra attacker. Enzo Fernandez released Joao Pedro on the break, and the forward produced another clinical finish in off the bar. There were chances for Chelsea to score further goals after that, but the new boy's double strike sufficed with the only potential black mark on the day the knock which forced Caicedo to limp off before full-time. Find more details on group standings, match schedules, and competition statistics (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Short link:
Daily Tribune
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Joao Pedro fires Chelsea to final
AFP | East Rutherford Email : editor@ New signing Joao Pedro scored twice on his first start as Chelsea eased to a 2-0 win over Fluminense on Tuesday to seal a spot in the final of the Club World Cup. The Brazilian striker opened the scoring in lethal fashion in the 18th minute of the last-four clash at the MetLife Stadium and struck again shortly before the hour mark as Chelsea set up a showdown with either Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday's final. Signed from Brighton and Hove Albion last week for a reported £60 million ($79 million), the 23-year-old cut short a holiday and made his debut off the bench in the quarter-final win over Palmeiras. He was then given his first Chelsea start up front here in place of the suspended Liam Delap. Joao Pedro refused to celebrate after either goal against the club with whom he started his career and made 36 top-team appearances before moving to England with Watford in 2020. The result ends Fluminense's impressive run at the tournament after the 2023 Copa Libertadores winners held Borussia Dortmund in the group stage, beat Inter Milan in the last 16 and knocked out Manchester City's conquerors Al-Hilal in the quarter-finals. With their exit go the prospects of a South American winner of the first 32-team Club World Cup, with Chelsea claiming back-to-back victories against Brazilian opposition to reach the final. As always seemed most likely, the trophy will be claimed by one of Europe's superpowers, with the final now guaranteed to be between two of the last five winners of the UEFA Champions League. 'It is a great achievement. It has been a fantastic season –- top four in the league, (winning) the Conference League and now in the final in this competition. We are so, so happy,' Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca told broadcaster DAZN. 'Now finally it is the last game of the season, we can say that, and hopefully we can win the tournament.' Fluminense coach Renato Portaluppi had described his team as the 'ugly duckling' of the tournament due to the enormous difference between their budget and those of the other three remaining sides. This game ultimately proved to be a step too far for their team, captained by 40-year-old former Chelsea centre-back Thiago Silva. 'This was a wonderful Club World Cup,' said Portaluppi. 'There is no crying over spilled milk now. We wanted to get to the final for our fans but we leave with our heads held high, and go back to our reality stronger now than we were before.' Caicedo back Chelsea were without the suspended Levi Colwill and Delap but Moises Caicedo returned after a ban. The Premier League side were simply too strong for their opponents in a game watched by 70,556 fans on a hot afternoon just outside New York City. They went ahead thanks to a wonderful strike by their new forward, who controlled the ball on the edge of the box after Silva had cleared a Pedro Neto cross. Joao Pedro took a touch and curled a shot beyond veteran goalkeeper Fabio into the far corner, before holding up his hands apologetically towards the Fluminense fans behind the goal. The team from Rio de Janeiro were an intermittent threat, and Hercules -- match-winner against Al-Hilal in the last eight -- almost equalised in the 25th minute. He played a one-two with German Cano and lifted the ball over goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but Marc Cucurella cleared off the line. Fluminense were then awarded a penalty 10 minutes before the interval when a setpiece delivery by Rene struck the arm of Trevoh Chalobah in the box. However, French referee Francois Letexier overturned the decision following a VAR check. 'Had we been awarded the penalty we would have scored and it would have been a different story,' said Portaluppi. Chelsea got their second on 56 minutes, just after Fluminense had sacrificed one of their three centre-backs to send on an extra attacker. Enzo Fernandez released Joao Pedro on the break, and the forward produced another clinical finish in off the bar. There were chances for Chelsea to score further goals after that, but the new boy's double strike sufficed with the only potential black mark on the day the knock which forced Caicedo to limp off before full-time.
Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Youthful Chelsea ready for Thiago Silva reunion at Club World Cup
Thiago Silva played 155 games for the London club and left 12 months ago for Fluminense. (EPA Images pic) EAST RUTHERFORD : Chelsea's young side are targeting a place in the final of the Club World Cup when they take on Fluminense in the last four on Tuesday, with the Brazilian team marshalled by former Blues defender Thiago Silva who is still going strong at the age of 40. Silva was already a veteran when he signed for Chelsea in 2020 before going on to have an impressive four-year stint at Stamford Bridge. One of the finest centre-backs of his generation, Silva arrived after eight years at Paris St-Germain and in his first season at Chelsea, won the Uefa Champions League. He played 155 games for the London club and left 12 months ago after helping oversee the development of some of the young talents now featuring regularly under Enzo Maresca. 'He's a legend of football, a top player,' Marc Cucurella, a teammate of Silva's for two years, told English media, adding that the two had exchanged messages about their impending reunion. 'We have the opportunity to play against him again and hopefully we can do good things, win this game and play in the final.' Silva initially made his name at Fluminense, featuring in the team that reached the Copa Libertadores final in 2008 before losing to LDU Quito of Ecuador. He returned there upon leaving Chelsea, once again pulling on the green, red and white of the Rio de Janeiro outfit who won the Copa Libertadores in 2023. The evergreen Brazil international was then reunited earlier this year with Renato Gaucho, the coach in 2008 who is now in his sixth spell in charge. An impressive run at the Club World Cup has seen Fluminense hold Borussia Dortmund in the group stage, eliminate Inter Milan in the last 16 and get the better of Saudi powerhouse Al Hilal in the quarter-finals. 'If you had asked me beforehand if we would have got this far I would have said we were a long way away from doing so,' Silva told broadcaster DAZN after the victory over Al Hilal. 'We know the financial size of these teams, the difference is enormous, absurd. But often our collective, the family atmosphere that we have, gives us strength that you maybe don't think you have.' Brazilian opposition again It is not just Silva raising the average age at Fluminense. There is also 44-year-old goalkeeper Fabio, wing-back Samuel Xavier at 35 and 37-year-old Argentine forward German Cano. But the man giving them the X-factor is 27-year-old Colombian winger Jhon Arias, unquestionably one of the players of the tournament. 'I have watched some games that they have played and you can see that they are very well organised. They have some very good players. The manager is doing a fantastic job,' Maresca said as he prepares to face Brazilian opposition for the third time at the tournament. They lost to Flamengo in the group stage but beat Palmeiras in the quarter-finals in Philadelphia. 'The energy from Brazilian teams in this competition has been high – probably the reason why is because they are at the start of their season while we have finished the season,' Maresca added. Chelsea now get their first taste of the MetLife Stadium, the hulking 82,500-capacity venue in East Rutherford, New Jersey, just outside New York City. Many of Maresca's players may not have been sure what to make of Fifa's new tournament which came at the end of a campaign in which they finished fourth in the Premier League and won the Uefa Conference League. But suddenly they stand one game from the final, in which they would face either Real Madrid or PSG. With Silva gone, Maresca has been working with a young squad at Chelsea, and the average age of his starting line-up against Palmeiras last Friday was just 24. There are more young players coming in too, with 23-year-old Brazilian forward Joao Pedro, formerly of Fluminense, making his debut in the quarter-finals. Brazil prodigy Estevao Willian, 18, will join from Palmeiras ahead of next season and 20-year-old winger Jamie Gittens has just signed from Borussia Dortmund. Moises Caicedo, the midfield linchpin who is still only 23, will return to the midfield against Fluminense after suspension.
