☕️🏆️⚽️ Good morning everyone! Alright USMNT, we hope that you had some time to think about what all went wrong against their first friendly with Colombia. Tonight, the USMNT take on none other than 5 time World Cup winner, Brazil. The last friendly before Copa America takes place in Orlando, and let’s hope they bring a better fight to build up some confidence.

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Wednesday ICYMI

Intl Friendlies

World Cup Qualifiers (CAF)

Brazil’s Serie A

Player Profile
Spice of Sanchez

🦢🎼 Queue the Swan Song. As Alexis Sanchez enters what is likely his final Copa America, fans of football are preparing to bid farewell to one of Chile’s greatest heroes. Sanchez, affectionately known as "El Niño Maravilla," has been a pivotal figure in Chile's golden era, playing a key role in their back-to-back Copa America victories that delayed Lionel Messi's Argentina from claiming silverware.

The Panenka Heard Around the World

🗣️🔈️ Sanchez's most iconic moment came during the 2015 Copa America final against Argentina. In a nail-biting match that ended goalless after extra time, Sanchez stepped up to take the decisive penalty in the shootout. With the eyes of the world upon him, he executed a perfect Panenka, chipping the ball down the middle past Sergio Romero. The Estadio Nacional in Santiago erupted in wild celebrations as Chile clinched their first-ever Copa America title with a 4-1 shoot-out victory.

The following year, Sanchez and Chile did it again. Facing Argentina in the 2016 Copa America Centenario final, they repeated their triumph in another dramatic penalty shootout, solidifying Sanchez's status as a national hero. These victories were monumental for a nation that had never before won the Copa America, and they were achieved at the expense of a team led by Lionel Messi, making the triumphs even more significant.

A Farewell to a Legend

🐐 Sanchez's contributions to La Roja go beyond these historic penalties. He is Chile's all-time leading goalscorer with 51 goals, a testament to his consistency and impact on the national team. His performances have not only brought glory to his country but also inspired a generation of young Chilean footballers.

As he prepares for his last Copa America, Sanchez will be looking to add one final chapter to his storied career with Chile. The tournament that made him a national hero could still hold one last crowning moment for "El Niño Maravilla." His presence will undoubtedly be a source of inspiration and motivation for his teammates as they aim for another historic triumph.

Chile’s journey in the upcoming Copa America will be closely followed, with fans hoping to see Sanchez lift the trophy once more. Whether or not they succeed, Sanchez's legacy is already cemented. His career with La Roja has been filled with unforgettable moments and historic achievements, making him one of the greatest players in the history of Chilean football.

Matches to Catch

Intl Friendlies

Brazil Serie A

Quick Bites 🍕

Adam’s to play vs Brazil

Bad news for Poland

Nothing to see here

Banter of the day

Football, by the fans for the fans

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