Match story
- Ecuador fired more attempts (11 vs 8 shots).
- Ecuador was more accurate in front of goal (36% on target vs 0%).
- Argentina held more of the ball (57% possession).
Ecuador defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup - Qualification South America. The fixture is part of the Group Stage - 18 stage in the 2026 season. The match was played at Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha in Guayaquil. Wilmar Roldan, Colombia officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Ecuador vs Argentina 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 Ecuador and Argentina. 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: 9 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Ecuador defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup - Qualification South America. The fixture is part of the Group Stage - 18 stage in the 2026 season. The match was played at Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha in Guayaquil. Wilmar Roldan, Colombia officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Ecuador vs Argentina 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 Ecuador and Argentina. 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: 9 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
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 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 where he served four separate suspensions. 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.
Chelsea have imposed a strict deadline for Enzo Fernandez’s transfer (PA Wire) Chelsea have told Manchester City that they need to reach an agreement to sign Enzo Fernandez for £120 million by 5pm on Friday, according to reports. City have identified Fernandez as their next marquee midfield signing after completing a £116m deal for Elliot Anderson earlier this summer. Enzo Maresca also faces the prospect of losing Rodri after Barcelona submitted an improved £51.3m [€60m] for Spain’s World Cup-winning captain this week. According to The Athletic, Chelsea are not prepared to wait on City and have informed their Premier League rivals that their £120m asking price for Fernandez will only hold until 5pm on Friday afternoon. 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. The report claims that Chelsea will keep Fernandez at Stamford Bridge if City are unable to reach an agreement before their deadline. Fernandez had a strong relationship with Maresca during their time together at Chelsea and speaking in March, the Argentine criticised the club over the Italian’s sudden exit. Enzo Fernandez had a strong relationship with Enzo Maresca during their time together at Chelsea (AP) ‘I don’t understand it either,’ Fernandez told Mexican broadcaster TUDN. ‘Sometimes there are things that we as players don’t understand, how and in what way they try to manage things. ‘Obviously, it was a departure that hurt us a lot because we had an identity. He gave us an order, even though, as is the way of football, sometimes it’s good and bad. ‘But he always had a very clear identity when it came to training and playing, and obviously his departure hurt us a lot, especially in the middle of the season, it cuts everything short.’ Speaking last month, Xabi Alonso made it clear that he wants Fernandez to remain at Chelsea. ‘Yes we have spoken. But as you can imagine what we have spoken remains private,’ Alonso said. 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
Midfielder takes confidence from World Cup performancesAnderson intent on making impact for CityElliot Anderson has admitted England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina still pains him, but is hoping to use the confidence from his performances at the tournament to inspire the start of his Manchester City career.Anderson will probably make his debut when City play the Premier League winners, Arsenal, on Sunday at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff for the Community Shield. Continue reading...
Chelsea have signed Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria on a five-year deal for a fee of around £16.3m plus add-ons. He replaces Marc Cucurella, who has moved to Madrid.
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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 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 where he served four separate suspensions. 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.
Chelsea have imposed a strict deadline for Enzo Fernandez’s transfer (PA Wire) Chelsea have told Manchester City that they need to reach an agreement to sign Enzo Fernandez for £120 million by 5pm on Friday, according to reports. City have identified Fernandez as their next marquee midfield signing after completing a £116m deal for Elliot Anderson earlier this summer. Enzo Maresca also faces the prospect of losing Rodri after Barcelona submitted an improved £51.3m [€60m] for Spain’s World Cup-winning captain this week. According to The Athletic, Chelsea are not prepared to wait on City and have informed their Premier League rivals that their £120m asking price for Fernandez will only hold until 5pm on Friday afternoon. 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. The report claims that Chelsea will keep Fernandez at Stamford Bridge if City are unable to reach an agreement before their deadline. Fernandez had a strong relationship with Maresca during their time together at Chelsea and speaking in March, the Argentine criticised the club over the Italian’s sudden exit. Enzo Fernandez had a strong relationship with Enzo Maresca during their time together at Chelsea (AP) ‘I don’t understand it either,’ Fernandez told Mexican broadcaster TUDN. ‘Sometimes there are things that we as players don’t understand, how and in what way they try to manage things. ‘Obviously, it was a departure that hurt us a lot because we had an identity. He gave us an order, even though, as is the way of football, sometimes it’s good and bad. ‘But he always had a very clear identity when it came to training and playing, and obviously his departure hurt us a lot, especially in the middle of the season, it cuts everything short.’ Speaking last month, Xabi Alonso made it clear that he wants Fernandez to remain at Chelsea. ‘Yes we have spoken. But as you can imagine what we have spoken remains private,’ Alonso said. 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
Midfielder takes confidence from World Cup performancesAnderson intent on making impact for CityElliot Anderson has admitted England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina still pains him, but is hoping to use the confidence from his performances at the tournament to inspire the start of his Manchester City career.Anderson will probably make his debut when City play the Premier League winners, Arsenal, on Sunday at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff for the Community Shield. Continue reading...
Chelsea have signed Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria on a five-year deal for a fee of around £16.3m plus add-ons. He replaces Marc Cucurella, who has moved to Madrid.
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