Match story
- Argentina fired more attempts (13 vs 6 shots).
- Paraguay was more accurate in front of goal (50% on target vs 23%).
- Argentina held more of the ball (65% possession).
Paraguay defeated Argentina 0-1 in the World Cup - Qualification South America. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 10 stage in the 2018 season. The match was played at Mario Alberto Kempes in Cordoba. Daniel Fedorczuk, Brazil officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Argentina vs Paraguay meeting in World Cup - Qualification South America with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Argentina and Paraguay. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
World Cup - Qualification South AmericaRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Paraguay defeated Argentina 0-1 in the World Cup - Qualification South America. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 10 stage in the 2018 season. The match was played at Mario Alberto Kempes in Cordoba. Daniel Fedorczuk, Brazil officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Argentina vs Paraguay meeting in World Cup - Qualification South America with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Argentina and Paraguay. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
World Cup - Qualification South America
Inter Miami face Club Leon in Matchday 3 of the 2026 Leagues Cup on Wednesday, August 12, with the primary question surrounding the availability of captain Lionel Messi. Inter Miami and Club Leon clash in Matchday 3 of the 2026 Leagues Cup, with the availability of captain Lionel Messi remaining the primary question for Herons fans. Last Saturday, the soccer world was saddened by news of the passing of Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi. The star forward traveled to Rosario, Argentina, to bid farewell to his father and spend time with his family. On Tuesday, Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos revealed that there was no exact timeline for Messi’s return. His comments indicate the captain may not be available to face Club Leon, though he will be, but as a substitute. Inter Miami’s confirmed lineup to face Club Leon With Lionel Messi starting from the bench, Inter Miami repeated a similar starting lineup from the match against CF Monterrey, where the Argentine superstar was unavailable. Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF against the Columbus Crew. Inter Miami confirmed XI (4-3-3): Rios Novo; Fray, Lujan, Silva, Allen; Bright, Casemiro, De Paul; Delinois, Pinter, Segovia. Club Leon’s confirmed lineup to face Inter Miami Club Leon secured a key victory against Orlando City on Matchday 2. That win keeps their hopes of advancing alive, with a victory against Inter Miami virtually securing a spot in the knockout stage without needing other results. Club Leon confirmed XI (4-3-3): Garcia; Vegas, Guevara, Romana, Moreno; Rodriguez, Beltran, Echeverria; Santos, Arcila, Cortizo.
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Chelsea have set a strict deadline alongside a massive price tag on Enzo Fernandez, who is heavily linked with a high-profile move away from Stamford Bridge late in the transfer window. The Argentine World Cup winner has emerged as a top target for Premier League rivals Manchester City, but the London club are refusing to […] The post Chelsea make big decision on Enzo Fernandez as Fabrizio Romano drops major update appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Cristian Romero is set to leave Tottenham after Atletico Madrid agreed a €40m package with Spurs for the defender’s transfer. The Argentine international has been heavily linked with an exit from North London throughout the summer window, with the Spanish heavyweights leading the race. Now, negotiations have finally reached a decisive breakthrough. Transfer authority Fabrizio […] The post Cristian Romero’s agent appears to confirm Tottenham exit as Romano drops major update appeared first on CaughtOffside.
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SIMON JONES: Chelsea have told Manchester City they have until 5pm tomorrow to pay £120million to sign Enzo Fernandez - or forget about the transfer.
Lionel Messi said he has "serious doubts" about continuing to play soccer for "much longer" after the death of his father Jorge, in an emotional tribute posted on social media Wednesday. "I don't know what I'll do without you, I don't know how to go on. I just played soccer, and now I have serious doubts about continuing to do so for much longer," the Argentinian, 39, wrote. The post Grieving Argentine icon Messi unsure about playing on ‘much longer’ appeared first on Soccer America.
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Inter Miami face Club Leon in Matchday 3 of the 2026 Leagues Cup on Wednesday, August 12, with the primary question surrounding the availability of captain Lionel Messi. Inter Miami and Club Leon clash in Matchday 3 of the 2026 Leagues Cup, with the availability of captain Lionel Messi remaining the primary question for Herons fans. Last Saturday, the soccer world was saddened by news of the passing of Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi. The star forward traveled to Rosario, Argentina, to bid farewell to his father and spend time with his family. On Tuesday, Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos revealed that there was no exact timeline for Messi’s return. His comments indicate the captain may not be available to face Club Leon, though he will be, but as a substitute. Inter Miami’s confirmed lineup to face Club Leon With Lionel Messi starting from the bench, Inter Miami repeated a similar starting lineup from the match against CF Monterrey, where the Argentine superstar was unavailable. Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF against the Columbus Crew. Inter Miami confirmed XI (4-3-3): Rios Novo; Fray, Lujan, Silva, Allen; Bright, Casemiro, De Paul; Delinois, Pinter, Segovia. Club Leon’s confirmed lineup to face Inter Miami Club Leon secured a key victory against Orlando City on Matchday 2. That win keeps their hopes of advancing alive, with a victory against Inter Miami virtually securing a spot in the knockout stage without needing other results. Club Leon confirmed XI (4-3-3): Garcia; Vegas, Guevara, Romana, Moreno; Rodriguez, Beltran, Echeverria; Santos, Arcila, Cortizo.
Fabian Ruiz has been dropped from PSG's starting lineup against Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup 2026 final. Paris Saint-Germain pursue their second consecutive UEFA Super Cup title in the 2026 edition when they face Aston Villa on Wednesday, August 12, at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria. However, the French champions navigate several key absences, with midfielder Fabian Ruiz left out of the starting lineup for the clash against the Villans. Ruiz begins the match on the substitute bench against Aston Villa due to a tactical decision by head coach Luis Enrique. The Spanish international recently reported back to training following an extended post-World Cup vacation, leaving him with limited conditioning ahead of the seasonal opener. The midfielder served as an indispensable contributor for Luis Enrique across the last two campaigns, helping PSG capture back-to-back Champions League titles. Despite suffering a knee injury that sidelined him for 16 matches between January and April during the 2025-26 season, Ruiz recovered in time for the stretch run, logging 34 appearances, two goals, and five assists across all competitions. Ruiz started four matches during the 2026 World Cup under Spain manager Luis de la Fuente, earning a starting role over Pedri in the final. While Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez also featured in that final for Argentina on July 19, Ruiz returned to team activities on a delayed schedule, prompting Luis Enrique to ease him back into competition from the bench. Fabian Ruiz #8 of Spain celebrates with the FIFA World Cup. (Carl Recine/Getty Images) With Fabian Ruiz far from his ideal form, Luis Enrique has opted to deploy an alternative midfield in the UEFA Super Cup final. Vitinha and Joao Neves will be starting, but Warren Zaire-Emery, who was also present for France in the 2026 World Cup roster, will be the third midfield who’ll be covering the Spaniard.
Chelsea have set a strict deadline alongside a massive price tag on Enzo Fernandez, who is heavily linked with a high-profile move away from Stamford Bridge late in the transfer window. The Argentine World Cup winner has emerged as a top target for Premier League rivals Manchester City, but the London club are refusing to […] The post Chelsea make big decision on Enzo Fernandez as Fabrizio Romano drops major update appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Cristian Romero is set to leave Tottenham after Atletico Madrid agreed a €40m package with Spurs for the defender’s transfer. The Argentine international has been heavily linked with an exit from North London throughout the summer window, with the Spanish heavyweights leading the race. Now, negotiations have finally reached a decisive breakthrough. Transfer authority Fabrizio […] The post Cristian Romero’s agent appears to confirm Tottenham exit as Romano drops major update appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Centre-back closes on move to La Liga sideHull break their transfer record to sign Nobel MendyTottenham have reached an agreement with Atlético Madrid over the sale of their captain, Cristian Romero. Romero was given the green light by the club and Roberto De Zerbi to depart Spurs this summer after a turbulent 2025-26 campaign in which he served four separate suspensions.Inter initially led the chase for the Argentina centre-back, but after talks with Spurs stalled, long-term admirers Atlético swooped in and a package of €40m (£34.1m) is set to secure Diego Simeone his target. Continue reading...
SIMON JONES: Chelsea have told Manchester City they have until 5pm tomorrow to pay £120million to sign Enzo Fernandez - or forget about the transfer.
Lionel Messi said he has "serious doubts" about continuing to play soccer for "much longer" after the death of his father Jorge, in an emotional tribute posted on social media Wednesday. "I don't know what I'll do without you, I don't know how to go on. I just played soccer, and now I have serious doubts about continuing to do so for much longer," the Argentinian, 39, wrote. The post Grieving Argentine icon Messi unsure about playing on ‘much longer’ appeared first on Soccer America.
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