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📝Comebacks, upsets and braces this Sunday in the Gold Cup
📝Comebacks, upsets and braces this Sunday in the Gold Cup The Sunday round of the Gold Cup has ended, and the debuts in the competition continue. Mexico seeks to defend its crown, while the other teams aim to seize power in Concacaf. Here are the highlights from Sunday's matches. The Star: Malik Tillman The attacking midfielder from PSV Eindhoven scored for the first time for the United States National Team, and it was a brace to open the scoring in the match. The coach, Mauricio Pochettino, referred to him as "a very special talent." The Surprise: Suriname puts Costa Rica on the ropes Costa Rica came in as the clear favorite for the match against Suriname, however, the Ticos had to draw the match in the final minutes to salvage a point and stay in the fight for the top spots in Group A. The Disappointment: Costa Rica The Ticos were expected to be Mexico's direct rival in the group seeking first place, however, the team led by Miguel Herrera left much to be desired in their Gold Cup debut. Advertisement A penalty ended up saving the result for Costa Rica, but the struggle left many doubts ahead of the match against the Dominican Republic. Here are the rest of the results from the day United States 5 - 0 Trinidad and Tobago Haiti 0 - 1 Saudi Arabia Costa Rica 4 - 3 Suriname This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 EZEQUIEL BECERRA - AFP or licensors
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Celtic Invincible breaks down in tears as he announces retirement then says ‘please don't forget: 3 points, 3 beers'
He's already set his sights on his next career move END OF THE ROAD Celtic Invincible breaks down in tears as he announces retirement then says 'please don't forget: 3 points, 3 beers' CELTIC Invincible Cristian Gamboa has announced his retirement after six years with Bundesliga club Bochum. The Costa Rican was given an emotional send-off by Bochum fans, who unfurled a banner with the slogan 'thank you brother' emblazoned next to his picture during their 2-0 win at on Saturday. 3 A former Celtic fan favourite has announced his retirement Credit: Getty 3 Cristian Gamboa celebrated by having a few beers Credit: Getty 3 Gamboa and Emilio Izaguirre (right) during Celtic's Invincible season Credit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow 'Thank you for six years full of emotion, full of people with heart, full of pride,' he posted on his Instagram. 'Thank you for letting us be a part of this family. A part of Bochum. Blue and White forever.' He ended his post with: 'PS: Please don't forget:* 3 points, 3 beers.' The 36-year-old is fondly remembered for his solid performances at right-back and one moment of pure brilliance in a famous 4-2 home victory over Bayern Munich in February 2022. He took a throw-in from the right and played a one-two on the edge of the box before smashing an unstoppable drive into the top corner from the angle. It was the unfashionable Ruhr club's first win over the German giants for 18 years, but they have subsequently beaten them 3-2 twice with Gamboa featuring on both occasions. Considered by many to be the best right back in Costa Rican history, he represented the Ticos in the 2014 and 2018 World Cups. The speedy defender made 31 appearances in three campaigns at Parkhead after signing from West Brom, including 21 during the undefeated 2016-17 season, before making the switch to Bochum. Gamboa has been planning for life as an ex-pro and has a qualification in football business from the Johan Cruyff Institute. And he revealed in an interview last month that his next job could be to scout future talents. "I'll have to go from a football kit to a full suit," he told La Nacion, who reported that Bochum see him as a future sporting director of the club. Celtic fans enjoy title party as they celebrate team lifting Premioership trophy "I think it's time to hang up my cleats. I have two job offers: one from Bochum and another from my agent, who has told me he would like me to work with him. 'It would be something similar — scouting for talent. I would just have to take an exam and then be cleared to work.' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
