Match story
- Colombia fired more attempts (23 vs 12 shots).
- Colombia was more accurate in front of goal (43% on target vs 25%).
- Brazil held more of the ball (60% possession).
Colombia defeated Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup - Qualification South America. The fixture is part of the Group Stage - 5 stage in the 2026 season. The match was played at Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez in Barranquilla. A. M. Matonte Cabrera officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Colombia vs Brazil 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 Colombia and Brazil. 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: 7 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Colombia defeated Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup - Qualification South America. The fixture is part of the Group Stage - 5 stage in the 2026 season. The match was played at Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez in Barranquilla. A. M. Matonte Cabrera officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Colombia vs Brazil 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 Colombia and Brazil. 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: 7 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Newcastle United have turned their attention to Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba as Matthias Jaissle looks to rebuild a midfield transformed by two major summer departures. Bruno Guimarães has joined Arsenal for £75 million, while Sandro Tonali moved to Tottenham for £100m, leaving Newcastle with significant money to reinvest but also two enormous gaps to fill. […] The post Man United cooling interest in midfielder gives clear advantage to Newcastle United appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Uncertainty about the club’s future was matched by some on the pitch in 1-1 draw with Notts CountyIf Leicester thought this season was going to be the footballing equivalent of a gap year, visiting new places and learning some life lessons before returning home, then they were mistaken. Being outfought and outperformed by Notts County, a well-organised and energetic team promoted from the fourth tier, brought the harsh reality of life to the fore on Saturday.Russell Martin’s desire to play out from the back provided the fragile foundation of a dispiriting performance for a team tipped to storm back up. Ollie Cooper charging down the ponderous Alex McCarthy before seeing the ball bounce back off the crossbar welcomed Leicester to League One within six minutes. McCarthy or the confused centre-back pairing of Caleb Okoli and Harry Souttar repeatedly gave the ball away in and around the penalty area as the team created their own problems. Things went so badly that a compilation of the slapstick defensive output quickly gained traction on social media. Continue reading...
Gabriel Martinelli’s Arsenal future is becoming one of the more intriguing stories of the final weeks of the transfer window, with Napoli now making contact over a possible deal for the Brazilian winger. The 25-year-old has already rejected an approach from Galatasaray, making it clear that he is not interested in moving to Turkey. Want […] The post Sources: Arsenal continue to target Martinelli exit as ‘dialogue is underway’ with top club appeared first on CaughtOffside.
In spite of a 2-1 loss to Bayer Leverkusen, the new head coach at St James’ Park showed signs he is on the right path, and is closing in on Benfica’s Amar DedicReasons to be fearful or cause to be cheerful? Newcastle fans among a crowd in excess of 39,000 at St James’ Park on Saturday had much to debate as they headed home from a slightly underwhelming 2-1 friendly defeat by Bayer Leverkusen.The bad news is that a suddenly youthful team still coming to terms with life without this summer’s departed stars, Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães, look more than a little undercooked before Liverpool’s visit on Premier League duty next Sunday. Continue reading...
Dan Burn says being named Newcastle captain on a permanent basis is "really special". Following this summer's departure of Bruno Guimaraes the role has been vacant but new Head Coach Matthias Jaissle announced his decision on Saturday. A boyhood Magpies fan, Burn has made 193 appearances for the club since signing in 2021.
Inter Miami take on Nashville in the 2026 MLS season, where Lionel Messi is expected to start once again for the Herons. Lionel Messi is projected to start for Inter Miami in Saturday’s crucial MLS clash against Nashville SC. The Argentine captain is expected to lead the line just days after coming off the bench in Miami’s Leagues Cup elimination loss to Club León. Heading into the week, head coach Guillermo Hoyos had declined to confirm Messi’s availability, citing the emotional toll following the passing of Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, and stressing that any return would need to happen gradually. With Messi now projected in the starting XI, it appears he’s ready to take on a bigger role again as the club navigates one of its most important stretches of the season. The stakes are significant for both sides. Nashville currently sit atop the Eastern Conference in the Supporters’ Shield race, with Miami chasing close behind, making this one of the most important regular-season matchups left on the calendar for both clubs. Travel day. Nashville awaits ✈️🎶 pic.twitter.com/fEN9m1Wq1T— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 14, 2026 Kickoff is set for 07:30 p.m. ET at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee, with both sides fielding strong lineups as they push for positioning down the stretch of the regular season. Inter Miami’s projected lineup With Messi back in the fold after his cameo against León, Hoyos is expected to reshuffle his attack around the captain once again, while continuing to manage his overall workload following the recent loss of his father. Inter Miami’s projected starting XI: Ríos Novo; Fray, Caicedo, Micael, Allen; Bright, Casemiro, De Paul, Segovia; Messi, Suárez. Nashville SC’s projected lineup Nashville, meanwhile, will look to protect their spot atop the Eastern Conference standings, fielding a lineup built around the attacking partnership of Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge that has carried them for much of the season. Nashville SC’s projected starting XI: Schwake; Najar, Woledzi, Palacios, Lovitz; Acosta, Tagseth, Mohammed; Espinoza, Mukhtar, Surridge.
According to Talksport, Newcastle are considering a move for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba to boost their depleted midfield ranks. The Magpies have sold Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur and Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal, leaving new manager Matthias Jaissle without both of their nailed-on starting midfielders from the previous season. The club obviously need to dip into […] The post Newcastle eye Brighton’s Carlos Baleba appeared first on SoccerNews.
Galatasaray are refusing to sell Victor Osimhen this summer (Getty) Galatasaray have ruled out the prospect of selling Victor Osimhen to Arsenal before the end of the transfer window, according to reports in Turkey. Arsenal have discussed a potential move for Osimhen during talks with Galatasaray over deals for Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri. Osimhen, who permanently joined Galatasaray in a €75 million (£64.8m) deal from Napoli last summer, has played a major role in helping the Turkish club win consecutive league titles with 59 goals in 74 appearances across the last two seasons. When asked about his future after scoring twice in Galatasaray’s 2-2 draw at home to newly promoted Corum FK in the opening game of the new Super Lig season on Friday night, Osimhen refused to rule out the prospect of moving clubs before the end of the window. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. ‘There are always rumours during the transfer windows,’ Osimhen said. ‘I’ll focus on my job. I’m focused on my work. We’ll see and think about what comes next then.’ Victor Osimhen scored twice in Galatasaray’s 2-2 draw with Corum FK on Friday night (Anadolu via Getty) However, according to 343 Digital, Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek is privately adamant that Osimhen will not be sold under any circumstances. ‘I will not say ‘yes’ to any transaction that will harm Galatasaray or not benefit Galatasaray,’ Ozbek is said to have told his inner circle. ‘What I said about Baris Alper Yilmaz, I am now saying even more strongly about Osimhen. No matter how much the price is, I am not selling Osimhen.’ Earlier this week, Galatasaray rejected a €130m (£111m) bid from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for the Nigeria international. In an exclusive interview with Metro last year, John Obi Mikel revealed that the 27-year-old striker was keen on joining a club capable of winning the Champions League and advised him against a move to the Saudi Pro League. ‘I think we want to see him in the Champions League so maybe Arsenal might be the destination. Maybe there is a door open there for Victor,’ said Obi Mikel, who was directly involved in Chelsea’s failed negotiations to sign Osimhen two years ago. ‘I’ve had a few conversations with him. I won’t say much about what those conversations were but he is working to make sure he ends up at a top, top European league where he can showcase his talent and compete to win the Champions League.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
There could be a few more exits at Arsenal before the transfer window closes (Picture: UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) Napoli have approached Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli with talks underway over a move to the Serie A giants. The Brazil international is among the clutch of players Arsenal are prepared to listen to offers for this summer after last season’s Premier League-winning campaign. Galatasaray are eager to sign the 25-year-old, making an offer of £38million this week. Arsenal have held talks with the Turkish giants over a number of prospective moves with Ethan Nwaneri also targeted. The Gunners have also enquired into Victor Osimhen’s availability during those discussions. Martinelli has informed Arsenal however he does not want to join Galatasaray and is not pushing to leave the club this summer. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. But Napoli are also ready to test his resolve with Sportitalia reporting the Serie A giants have sounded out the Brazilian with talks ongoing. Martinelli made 53 appearances across all competitions last season, scoring 11 goals and providing seven assists. Arsenal begin their season in the Community Shield against Manchester City on Sunday before their Premier League campaign begins against newly-promoted Coventry City next Friday night. Napoli keen to sign the Brazilian (Picture: Fran Santiago – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) Speaking ahead of Sunday’s game, Mikel Arteta admitted it was likely some members of his squad would move on before the summer window closes, naming 19-year-old Nwaneri as a player who is in a particularly difficult position. ‘I want him to be at the club. But we have to think about the medium and long term,’ Arteta said. Martinelli has already turned down Galatasaray (Picture: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) ‘What is best for the player? Ethan needs to play football. If he stays here, we must be able to guarantee him those minutes, otherwise it won’t be beneficial for either side.’ Asked if Arsenal must sell before they can make further recruitments, Arteta added: ‘Well we have certain possibilities that we have to explore. ‘So far with the numbers we have, we are happy, but we have to accept that there are certain players that might have to move.’ Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Tap a headline to view metadata and excerpt fields in Sportra, then use the article website button to continue on the original publisher page.
Newcastle United have turned their attention to Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba as Matthias Jaissle looks to rebuild a midfield transformed by two major summer departures. Bruno Guimarães has joined Arsenal for £75 million, while Sandro Tonali moved to Tottenham for £100m, leaving Newcastle with significant money to reinvest but also two enormous gaps to fill. […] The post Man United cooling interest in midfielder gives clear advantage to Newcastle United appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Uncertainty about the club’s future was matched by some on the pitch in 1-1 draw with Notts CountyIf Leicester thought this season was going to be the footballing equivalent of a gap year, visiting new places and learning some life lessons before returning home, then they were mistaken. Being outfought and outperformed by Notts County, a well-organised and energetic team promoted from the fourth tier, brought the harsh reality of life to the fore on Saturday.Russell Martin’s desire to play out from the back provided the fragile foundation of a dispiriting performance for a team tipped to storm back up. Ollie Cooper charging down the ponderous Alex McCarthy before seeing the ball bounce back off the crossbar welcomed Leicester to League One within six minutes. McCarthy or the confused centre-back pairing of Caleb Okoli and Harry Souttar repeatedly gave the ball away in and around the penalty area as the team created their own problems. Things went so badly that a compilation of the slapstick defensive output quickly gained traction on social media. Continue reading...
Gabriel Martinelli’s Arsenal future is becoming one of the more intriguing stories of the final weeks of the transfer window, with Napoli now making contact over a possible deal for the Brazilian winger. The 25-year-old has already rejected an approach from Galatasaray, making it clear that he is not interested in moving to Turkey. Want […] The post Sources: Arsenal continue to target Martinelli exit as ‘dialogue is underway’ with top club appeared first on CaughtOffside.
In spite of a 2-1 loss to Bayer Leverkusen, the new head coach at St James’ Park showed signs he is on the right path, and is closing in on Benfica’s Amar DedicReasons to be fearful or cause to be cheerful? Newcastle fans among a crowd in excess of 39,000 at St James’ Park on Saturday had much to debate as they headed home from a slightly underwhelming 2-1 friendly defeat by Bayer Leverkusen.The bad news is that a suddenly youthful team still coming to terms with life without this summer’s departed stars, Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães, look more than a little undercooked before Liverpool’s visit on Premier League duty next Sunday. Continue reading...
Dan Burn says being named Newcastle captain on a permanent basis is "really special". Following this summer's departure of Bruno Guimaraes the role has been vacant but new Head Coach Matthias Jaissle announced his decision on Saturday. A boyhood Magpies fan, Burn has made 193 appearances for the club since signing in 2021.
Inter Miami take on Nashville in the 2026 MLS season, where Lionel Messi is expected to start once again for the Herons. Lionel Messi is projected to start for Inter Miami in Saturday’s crucial MLS clash against Nashville SC. The Argentine captain is expected to lead the line just days after coming off the bench in Miami’s Leagues Cup elimination loss to Club León. Heading into the week, head coach Guillermo Hoyos had declined to confirm Messi’s availability, citing the emotional toll following the passing of Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, and stressing that any return would need to happen gradually. With Messi now projected in the starting XI, it appears he’s ready to take on a bigger role again as the club navigates one of its most important stretches of the season. The stakes are significant for both sides. Nashville currently sit atop the Eastern Conference in the Supporters’ Shield race, with Miami chasing close behind, making this one of the most important regular-season matchups left on the calendar for both clubs. Travel day. Nashville awaits ✈️🎶 pic.twitter.com/fEN9m1Wq1T— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 14, 2026 Kickoff is set for 07:30 p.m. ET at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee, with both sides fielding strong lineups as they push for positioning down the stretch of the regular season. Inter Miami’s projected lineup With Messi back in the fold after his cameo against León, Hoyos is expected to reshuffle his attack around the captain once again, while continuing to manage his overall workload following the recent loss of his father. Inter Miami’s projected starting XI: Ríos Novo; Fray, Caicedo, Micael, Allen; Bright, Casemiro, De Paul, Segovia; Messi, Suárez. Nashville SC’s projected lineup Nashville, meanwhile, will look to protect their spot atop the Eastern Conference standings, fielding a lineup built around the attacking partnership of Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge that has carried them for much of the season. Nashville SC’s projected starting XI: Schwake; Najar, Woledzi, Palacios, Lovitz; Acosta, Tagseth, Mohammed; Espinoza, Mukhtar, Surridge.
According to Talksport, Newcastle are considering a move for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba to boost their depleted midfield ranks. The Magpies have sold Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur and Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal, leaving new manager Matthias Jaissle without both of their nailed-on starting midfielders from the previous season. The club obviously need to dip into […] The post Newcastle eye Brighton’s Carlos Baleba appeared first on SoccerNews.
Galatasaray are refusing to sell Victor Osimhen this summer (Getty) Galatasaray have ruled out the prospect of selling Victor Osimhen to Arsenal before the end of the transfer window, according to reports in Turkey. Arsenal have discussed a potential move for Osimhen during talks with Galatasaray over deals for Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri. Osimhen, who permanently joined Galatasaray in a €75 million (£64.8m) deal from Napoli last summer, has played a major role in helping the Turkish club win consecutive league titles with 59 goals in 74 appearances across the last two seasons. When asked about his future after scoring twice in Galatasaray’s 2-2 draw at home to newly promoted Corum FK in the opening game of the new Super Lig season on Friday night, Osimhen refused to rule out the prospect of moving clubs before the end of the window. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. ‘There are always rumours during the transfer windows,’ Osimhen said. ‘I’ll focus on my job. I’m focused on my work. We’ll see and think about what comes next then.’ Victor Osimhen scored twice in Galatasaray’s 2-2 draw with Corum FK on Friday night (Anadolu via Getty) However, according to 343 Digital, Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek is privately adamant that Osimhen will not be sold under any circumstances. ‘I will not say ‘yes’ to any transaction that will harm Galatasaray or not benefit Galatasaray,’ Ozbek is said to have told his inner circle. ‘What I said about Baris Alper Yilmaz, I am now saying even more strongly about Osimhen. No matter how much the price is, I am not selling Osimhen.’ Earlier this week, Galatasaray rejected a €130m (£111m) bid from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for the Nigeria international. In an exclusive interview with Metro last year, John Obi Mikel revealed that the 27-year-old striker was keen on joining a club capable of winning the Champions League and advised him against a move to the Saudi Pro League. ‘I think we want to see him in the Champions League so maybe Arsenal might be the destination. Maybe there is a door open there for Victor,’ said Obi Mikel, who was directly involved in Chelsea’s failed negotiations to sign Osimhen two years ago. ‘I’ve had a few conversations with him. I won’t say much about what those conversations were but he is working to make sure he ends up at a top, top European league where he can showcase his talent and compete to win the Champions League.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
There could be a few more exits at Arsenal before the transfer window closes (Picture: UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) Napoli have approached Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli with talks underway over a move to the Serie A giants. The Brazil international is among the clutch of players Arsenal are prepared to listen to offers for this summer after last season’s Premier League-winning campaign. Galatasaray are eager to sign the 25-year-old, making an offer of £38million this week. Arsenal have held talks with the Turkish giants over a number of prospective moves with Ethan Nwaneri also targeted. The Gunners have also enquired into Victor Osimhen’s availability during those discussions. Martinelli has informed Arsenal however he does not want to join Galatasaray and is not pushing to leave the club this summer. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. But Napoli are also ready to test his resolve with Sportitalia reporting the Serie A giants have sounded out the Brazilian with talks ongoing. Martinelli made 53 appearances across all competitions last season, scoring 11 goals and providing seven assists. Arsenal begin their season in the Community Shield against Manchester City on Sunday before their Premier League campaign begins against newly-promoted Coventry City next Friday night. Napoli keen to sign the Brazilian (Picture: Fran Santiago – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) Speaking ahead of Sunday’s game, Mikel Arteta admitted it was likely some members of his squad would move on before the summer window closes, naming 19-year-old Nwaneri as a player who is in a particularly difficult position. ‘I want him to be at the club. But we have to think about the medium and long term,’ Arteta said. Martinelli has already turned down Galatasaray (Picture: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) ‘What is best for the player? Ethan needs to play football. If he stays here, we must be able to guarantee him those minutes, otherwise it won’t be beneficial for either side.’ Asked if Arsenal must sell before they can make further recruitments, Arteta added: ‘Well we have certain possibilities that we have to explore. ‘So far with the numbers we have, we are happy, but we have to accept that there are certain players that might have to move.’ Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Tap a headline to view metadata and excerpt fields in Sportra, then use the article website button to continue on the original publisher page.
