Jiri Prochazka reacts to UFC 303 loss vs. Alex Pereira: ‘I need to evolve … or don’t fight again’

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Jiri Prochazka understands what must occur if he ever desires to achieve the championship stage once more following his UFC 303 loss to Alex Pereira.

Prochazka (30-5-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC) suffered a second loss to Pereira (11-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) in lower than eight months Saturday when he was dropped and stopped within the second spherical of the sunshine heavyweight title rematch at T-Cellular Area in Las Vegas, placing him in a troublesome spot within the weight class.

It’s usually a difficult state of affairs for fighters who’re 0-2 towards the present champion of their division, and that’s now the truth for Prochazka.

The previous titleholder issued a press release within the aftermath of UFC 303, and acknowledge that development to his skillset is require if he desires to achieve the highest, and if he can’t decide to that, then retirement is in play.

“Good day everybody – thanks for all of your assist,” Prochazka in a press release on Instagram. “Due to you Alex for the struggle. You was higher. And just one factor goes on my thoughts, that I have to evolve to the subsequent stage, or don’t struggle once more. So easy, to be the strongest, that is the way in which. Thanks. See you within the gymnasium.”

Prochazka will seemingly face a medical suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Fee on the heels of the stoppage defeat.

The 31-year-old didn’t broaden any additional on what his future holds, nevertheless it’s clear he’s reflecting critically on what the consequence vs. Pereira means for his preventing future.

For extra on the cardboard, go to MMA Junkie’s occasion hub for UFC 303.

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Dan Ige replaces Brian Ortega in shocking 11th-hour UFC 303 co-main event change vs. Diego Lopes

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Don’t fear, Dan Ige (and Diego Lopes) saved the day.

On hours’ discover, Ige (18-7 MMA, 10-6 UFC) stepped into the UFC 303 co-main occasion, in what may very well be the shortest-notice battle within the promotion’s fashionable period.

Not even anticipated to compete on the cardboard, Ige now faces Lopes (24-6 MMA, 3-1 UFC) at Saturday’s occasion at T-Cellular Enviornment in Las Vegas.

Ige replaces Brian Ortega, who withdrew from the bout on account of sickness. The bout will happen at a catchweight of 165 kilos. Ige weighed in at 164.5 kilos, proven on the ESPN prelim broadcast. Lopes, although he was contracted to battle at 145 kilos, acquired moved to 155 … and now 165.

The change was introduced shortly earlier than the primary card broadcast.

A number of events concerned together with the 2 fighters, Ige’s coach Eric Nicksick, of Xtreme Couture, and Lopes’ supervisor Jason Home, of Iridium Sports activities Company, cryptically alluded to the change.

The unique matchup between Lopes and Ortega was booked on quick discover and first scheduled for featherweight. It shifted to light-weight forward of Friday’s official weigh-ins on account of Ortega’s incapability to make weight.

With the change, the UFC 303 battle card contains:

Champion Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka
Dan Ige vs. Diego Lopes
Anthony Smith vs. Roman Dolidze
Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Macy Chiasson
Ian Machado Garry vs. Michael Web page
Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Joe Pyfer
Andre Fili vs. Cub Swanson
Jean Silva def. Charles Jourdain by way of knockout (punch) – Spherical 2, 1:22
Payton Talbott def. Yanis Ghemmouri by way of knockout (punches) – Spherical 1, 0:19
Gillian Robertson def. Michelle Waterson-Gomez by way of unanimous resolution (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Martin Buday def. Andrei Arlovski by way of cut up resolution (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Rei Tsuruya def. Carlos Hernandez by way of unanimous resolution (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Vinicius Oliveira def. Ricky Simon by way of unanimous resolution (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

For extra on the cardboard, go to MMA Junkie’s occasion hub for UFC 303.

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Brian Ortega out of UFC 303; Lopes tops late fill-in Dan Ige

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Andreas Hale, ESPNJun 30, 2024, 01:46 AM

LAS VEGAS — In an unprecedented transfer, Brian Ortega was compelled to withdraw from his UFC 303 co-main occasion combat with Diego Lopes because of sickness and was changed by Dan Ige, who was not scheduled to compete on the cardboard.

The combat was contested at a catchweight of 165 kilos, with Lopes successful by unanimous choice (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

This marked the primary time one fighter stepped as much as change one other on the day of a combat with out weighing within the day earlier than. Ige, who was in attendance at T-Cellular Area, managed to weigh in at 164.5 kilos simply hours earlier than the combat, whereas Lopes weighed in at 161.5 kilos. Each events unexpectedly agreed to make the combat occur and preserve an injury-stricken combat card rolling.

“It does not matter — eight weeks, six weeks, 4 weeks, 4 hours,” Ige mentioned in his Octagon interview after Saturday’s combat. “It does not matter. That is what I stay for. That is my dream. I get to get up and do what I like.”

As soon as Ige heard that the co-main occasion was in jeopardy, he despatched a direct message to UFC chief enterprise officer Hunter Campbell at 4:18 p.m., lower than three hours earlier than the beginning of the principle card.

“Hey Hunter, I have been in camp for 3 months,” the message learn. “I am the healthiest I’ve ever been, I can combat this man tonight and beat him. That is what legends are made from. I am in. I am prepared. I am in nice form. Please do not take this chance away from me.”

Ortega was tabbed to face Lopes within the co-main occasion on brief discover after the UFC was despatched scrambling when Conor McGregor’s damaged toe compelled him out of the principle occasion in opposition to Michael Chandler simply over two weeks earlier than the occasion. Ortega had issue slicing weight for the scheduled featherweight combat at 145 kilos and negotiated to bump the combat as much as light-weight (155 kilos) early Friday morning.

Ortega regarded noticeably out of it on the official weigh-in on Friday morning, and reviews started to floor that he was coping with an sickness as UFC 303 was underway.

Ige competed for the primary time since beating Andre Fili by first-round knockout in February.

Klay Thompson Rumors: Warriors Eye Sign-and-Trade amid Lakers, Mavs, Contract Buzz | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

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The Golden State Warriors “need to assist” outgoing free agent Klay Thompson by organizing a sign-and-trade cope with one other staff, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported.

“The Warriors need to assist him in a sign-and-trade state of affairs, maybe to the groups who haven’t got the cap house for him, to have the ability to get a much bigger contract,” Wojnarowski mentioned on ESPN’s SportsCenter (1:45 mark.) “And if the Warriors can get again some property in that, they’re going to be more than pleased.

“They are going to be on the telephones (Sunday), making an attempt to assist Klay Thompson do this.”

Thompson is hitting free company after negotiations with the Warriors reportedly stalled over the previous two weeks. The 11-season Golden State veteran made $43.2 million final season whereas at occasions falling out of the rotation.

Thompson averaged 17.9 factors per season whereas capturing 43.2 % from the sector and 38.7 from deep.

The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Anthony Slater reported Saturday that the Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks are anticipated to pursue the veteran in free company.

In response to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Mavericks may ship Josh Inexperienced to the Warriors in a possible sign-and-trade for Thompson.

The Clippers are presently $105 million over the tender cap, making them one of the crucial cap-strapped groups within the league, per Spotrac.

The Lakers and Mavericks are additionally above the tender cap, doubtlessly limiting what they might provide Thompson in free company.

Thompson has connections with the Lakers, the staff his father Mychael Thompson performed for from 1987 to 1991.

NBA insider Marc Stein reported Sunday that his Lakers sources “mentioned to treat Dallas because the staff to beat.”

“Regardless of the apparent pull that the Lakers have…. league sources continued to emphasize to The Stein Line that — as first reported right here Friday — there might be sturdy mutual curiosity between Thompson and the Mavericks,” Stein wrote.

The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami agreed with the Stein that the Mavericks are a “sturdy candidate” for a sign-and-trade deal for Thompson.

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Sure, I consider a Klay Thompson deal — most likely sign-and-trade — elsewhere is prone to land shortly. My pal @TheSteinLine has been reporting for some time that the Mavericks are a powerful candidate. I agree. https://t.co/pmz5hOZQ78

Thompson’s effectiveness from behind the arc decreased with the Warriors last season, and The Athletic’s Anthony Slater reported final week that talks between staff and participant had “frozen” because the staff prioritized different commerce targets over re-signing the veteran, per Stein.

However Thompson’s 11 seasons with the staff nonetheless included 4 championship campaigns, and at his peak he was an integral a part of the Warriors’ backcourt alongside Stephen Curry. Even when there is no such thing as a place for him in Golden State in 2024-25, the staff could need to assist a former key member of the roster— whereas recouping some property in return— on Thompson’s strategy to his subsequent staff.

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Veteran capturing guard Klay Thompson seems set to depart the Golden State Warriors in free company. The Dallas Mavericks have emerged a potential vacation spot for the four-time NBA champion, and the 2 events will speak about the potential of Thompson becoming a member of Dallas throughout free company’s negotiating interval, Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Instances reviews.

Thompson signing with the Mavericks would give the membership a potent sharpshooting risk to play alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. In accordance with Marc Stein, there’s a “sturdy mutual curiosity between Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks.” However touchdown Thompson shall be more difficult than merely making him a contract provide this summer season.

Thompson, 34, is an unrestricted free agent. He is prone to garner a wage within the $13 million vary subsequent season. Dallas might method that quantity by providing him its complete $12.9 million mid-level exception. Nevertheless, doing so might stop them from signing certainly one of their prime free brokers targets.

Mavericks GM Nico Harrison made it clear that re-signing Derrick Jones Jr. is a precedence. Jones established himself as integral to the beginning lineup, and his athleticism and power had been essential throughout Dallas’s run to the Finals.

When the Mavericks traded Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Detroit Pistons for Quinten Grimes, it gave the group some monetary flexibility, liberating up vital cap area. It permits Dallas to make use of most, if not all, of its MLE to re-sign Jones.

With the MLE almost definitely tied up, a sign-and-trade for Thompson turns into a viable choice. In accordance with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Warriors are open to facilitating such a deal. Not solely does it assist be certain that he winds up in a fascinating vacation spot, however Golden State will obtain some compensation for the departure of the five-time NBA All-Star.

Given his wage, Josh Inexperienced is a probable prospect for Dallas to incorporate in any sign-and-trade with Golden State. The 23-year-old, four-year veteran signed a three-year, $41 million rookie contract extension final October and can earn $12.6 million subsequent season. He’ll turn out to be an unrestricted free agent in 2027.

Dallas can provide extra than simply Inexperienced to sweeten the deal. Regardless of sending out three second-round draft picks within the commerce with the Pistons, the Mavericks have first-round picks in 2025, 2026, 2028 and 2030 out there. Dallas’ first-round choose in 2027 is top-two protected; in any other case, it conveys to the Charlotte Hornets.

The Mavericks even have a commerce exception value $4.9 million. Nevertheless, they have to use it earlier than it expires on July 8.

Klay Thompson presents a beautiful goal for the Mavericks to improve the group’s capturing after making it to the NBA Finals. Getting him to Dallas, nevertheless, would require mutual curiosity and a few monetary ingenuity.

Germany ride luck vs. Denmark but eventually it will run out

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DORTMUND, Germany — Julian Nagelsmann is using his luck as Germany head coach. It is taken him to the quarterfinals of Euro 2024, however in the end, he’ll want greater than luck to take the host nation a lot additional within the competitors.

It wanted a ferocious thunderstorm — play was suspended for 22 minutes within the first half due to lightning and relentless rain in Dortmund — and two VAR choices in Germany’s favour to knock Denmark out of their stride in a round-of-16 tie that Nagelsmann’s workforce in the end received 2-0 because of a Kai Havertz penalty and a Jamal Musiala solo objective. Had the Danes loved a few of Nagelsmann’s luck and had one, and even each, of the VAR choices gone their manner, Germany may have been despatched packing from their very own celebration and the recriminations would already be underway.

“We had been favourites, that makes it troublesome, and we had so many adversities to beat,” Nagelsmann stated after the match. “They did that and it makes me proud. The gamers are eliminating their outdated reminiscence stick and remembering how good they’re.

“We instructed the workforce that there have been nonetheless phases the place we weren’t working at 100%. We should stay extra affected person and look ahead to our good moments.”

Nagelsmann, the previous RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich supervisor, is beneath contract as Germany coach till the tip of the 2026 World Cup. He would possibly simply decide on his finest workforce by then.

For this recreation, he made the shock choice to drop Florian Wirtz from the workforce in favour of Leroy Sané and in addition resisted calls at hand Niclas Füllkrug, Germany’s goal-scoring super-sub, a primary begin within the event.

“Towards Switzerland, we did not dash and supply sufficient depth,” Nagelsmann instructed German broadcasters earlier than the sport when requested about Wirtz’s demotion to the bench. “Leroy is a participant who embodies each. [Wirtz] additionally at all times has good runs, however he desires to have the ball at his toes extra after which create issues with two touches.

“Leroy gives lots of depth due to his velocity. He can deliver what we had been lacking a little bit in opposition to Switzerland. We’re deciding between two world-class gamers, so the choice can solely be a very good one.”

Füllkrug, in the meantime, was at all times unlikely to start out as a result of Nagelsmann sometimes opts for Havertz. This was one other recreation by which the Arsenal ahead missed a hatful of probabilities both facet of scoring from the penalty spot.

Sané? He provided the tempo that Nagelsmann wished however tended to run down blind alleys and didn’t make the most of his pure attributes. “It was his first recreation for a very long time, however he bought higher within the second half,” Nagelsmann stated.

The top end result, by which Havertz scored, will enable Nagelsmann to justify his choice, however the coach is now going through some huge choices going into Friday’s quarterfinal in opposition to both Spain or Georgia in Stuttgart.

Barring the largest upset at a Euros since Iceland eradicated England at Euro 2016, Spain are more likely to overcome Georgia to face the Germans, and that will be a stern check of Nagelsmann and his squad. Germany can win that recreation, they’ll win the entire event, however Nagelsmann must discover a approach to kick-start his workforce, and it’s troublesome to think about him doing that with out Wirtz within the lineup.

Denmark had been in a position to take pleasure in durations of midfield dominance, and Christian Eriksen was given the time and area to choose holes in Germany’s defence. If he had higher gamers round him, the Manchester United midfielder may have inflicted actual harm for his workforce.

Spain possess the choices that Denmark don’t, so they may take benefit in the event that they find yourself going through Germany, however the Danes may even have received this recreation however for the interruption of the storm and the interference of VAR.

Joachim Andersen thought he had given Denmark the lead when he scored in a goalmouth scramble on 48 minutes, however VAR dominated the objective out after a fractional offside was noticed. Thomas Delaney, the Denmark midfielder, made the error of permitting the sting of his toe to stray offside by millimetres, so he was dominated offside.

Technically appropriate, sure, however there was no benefit gained and it was a objective that will by no means have been challenged, by no means thoughts dominated out, with out VAR. Whereas Denmark rued the choice, Germany took benefit, and inside two minutes they’d VAR to thank once more when officers Stuart Attwell and David Coote urged referee Michael Oliver to assessment a handball by Andersen following a David Raum cross.

Once more, no benefit was gained by Denmark by the obvious infringement. It was Andersen’s fingernail that scraped the ball, but it surely registered on the Snickometer that has been launched to catch handballs. Andersen was deemed to have his arm in an unnatural place — test it out and you will marvel the place he was anticipated to have it — and Oliver agreed along with his colleagues within the VAR room and pointed to the penalty spot.

“All through the sport we labored our manner into it after which abruptly it’s my little toe offside after which the handball,” Delaney stated. “It goes quick in fashionable soccer with VAR.”

Havertz, who had beforehand performed little past miss good probabilities, scored the penalty, and from that time on, Germany by no means regarded again. Musiala added a second on 68 minutes to make the sport secure, and the ultimate 20 minutes had been routine for the hosts, who then began to chop free to color a deceptive impression of the sport.

Typically groups and coaches get fortunate. Denmark had no luck, however Germany benefited from the massive choices going their manner. Due to that, Nagelsmann’s choice and his incapacity to decide on his finest workforce grew to become a debate that may be saved for one more day.

Make no mistake, although, that debate will come in the end.

Germany vs. Denmark highlights: Germany gets 2-0 win

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Reside Protection for this has ended

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All Germany within the second half

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Musiala punches it in!

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Neuer stops the strike

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Havertz fails to attach

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Germany breaks the ice!

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Denmark has aim worn out

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HALFTIME: Germany 0, Denmark 0

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Denmark blows golden alternative

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Germany has a mind fart

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Kasper says ‘no’

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Play resumes after 25-minute climate delay

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Virtually for Denmark

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Denmark cannot capitalize on stunning move

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Kasper the not-so-friendly goalie

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Germany has aim referred to as off

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Pregame scene

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Lautaro Martinez goals seal win sans Messi

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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lionel Messi had a entrance row seat on the Argentine nationwide workforce’s bench Saturday night time because the reigning world champions completed Copa America group play with one other victory.

Lautaro Martinez scored targets within the forty seventh and 86th minutes, and Argentina beat Peru 2-0 at Laborious Rock Stadium within the last group play match for Group A with out Messi in motion.

“In fact, we all the time wish to have Leo in our workforce, however when Leo isn’t there, we do our greatest,” mentioned Argentine assistant coach Walter Samuel, after teaching rather than suspended head coach Lionel Scaloni. “In the present day, we proved we are able to play with out him.”

Argentina entered the match with a Copa America quarterfinal berth already secured. They await the winner of Sunday’s match between Mexico and Ecuador, which is able to settle second place in Group B.

Argentina’s subsequent match is July 4 at NRG Stadium in Houston.

“We’ve got three wins in three video games within the group stage and, properly, nothing. Congratulations. Let’s get better and take into consideration what’s to return,” mentioned Martinez, who scored 4 of Argentina’s 5 targets in group play.

Lionel Messi stays everyday with harm

Messi – listed instead on Argentina’s roster, however carrying blue shorts in contrast to Argentina’s white uniform – didn’t play as he continues to get better from a proper groin/adductor harm he sustained within the membership’s earlier match in opposition to Chile final Tuesday.

Samuel mentioned Messi’s pressure is bettering, however he stays everyday. Messi swiftly left the stadium, smiling whereas strolling together with his Argentine teammates by way of the postgame combined media zone, showing to stroll with a traditional stride with none seen limitation.

“He’s getting higher. However it’s been a few days and it’s too early to inform,” Samuel mentioned. “We wish to discuss to the medical doctors and take heed to them.”

Scaloni, Argentina’s World Cup-winning coach, watched the match from a collection contained in the stadium, serving a one-game suspension for Argentina taking too lengthy to return to the pitch when the second half started in opposition to Chile at MetLife Stadium.

Martinez shines in Argentina’s win

The Argentines had been first on the pitch when the second half started Saturday night time, evident by Martinez’s objective within the first two minutes after halftime, on an help by Angel Di Maria.

After the rating, Martinez embraced Messi with a hug on the sidelines.

Martinez wasn’t performed scoring within the last minutes.

With a stiff-arm and a chip shot over Peru goalie Pedro Gallese, Martinez added his second objective of the match within the 86th minute.

It could have been a disappointment to followers, not getting the prospect to see Messi shine in his new hometown. However nonetheless, the sold-out crowd cheered loudly as Messi was proven on 4 huge screens contained in the stadium.

If Argentina reaches the Copa America last, it’ll be performed at this stadium once more on July 14.

Argentina sweeps group play, strikes on to quarterfinals

After wins in opposition to Canada, Chile and Peru, solely two matches stand in Argentina’s path to a different Copa America last.

And Messi’s potential return from his lingering harm, in fact.

“It was necessary for us to complete first, to complete with 9 factors,” Argentina’s Leandro Paredes mentioned of sweeping group play. “It was what we needed, and we had been in a position to obtain it.”

Added Samuel: “We’re extraordinarily happy with the primary spherical, and now comes the following spherical. We must be prepared for that.”

86′ Lautaro Martinez objective: Argentina 2, Peru 0

Lautaro Martinez has performed it once more, scoring within the 86^th minute to offer Argentina a 2-0 lead.

It’s the second objective of the night time, and fourth objective in group stage for Martinez, who chipped the shot over Peru goalie Pedro Gallese after giving a stiff-arm to a defender.

Leandro Paredes misses penalty kick: Argentina 1, Peru 0

Leandro Paredes, on his 30^th birthday, shot a penalty kick off the fitting submit within the 72^nd minute.

It was an opportunity to take a 2-0 lead, and put this match away after a handball penalty by Chile.

47′ Lautaro Martinez celebrates objective with Lionel Messi hug: Argentina 1, Peru 0

Lionel Messi acquired into Argentina’s objective celebration with a hug for Lautaro Martinez after his rating.

Lautaro Martinez objective: Argentina 1, Peru 0

The World Champions are within the lead, only a minute into the second half.

Lautaro Martinez scored his third objective this Copa America, an help from Angel Di Maria, and Argentina has taken a 1-0 lead over Peru.

Lo Celso, Garnacho miss photographs towards internet: Argentina 0, Peru 0

Argentina had two extra possibilities towards the web, however to no avail as the primary half involves an finish.

Giovani Lo Celso didn’t have sufficient juice on his kick, and Peru goalie Pedro Gallese will get his third save – greater than he’s had in Peru’s first two matches.

Alejandro Garnacho’s kick on the rebound sailed over the web.

Angel Di Maria takes shot towards objective: Argentina 0, Peru 0

Angel Di Maria made a transfer to free himself for a shot on the internet, however Peru goalie Pedro Gallese will get his second save of the sport within the 40^th minute.

The place is Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni? He is watching from a stadium field

Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni, serving a one-game suspension, is watching the Peru match from a collection within the stadium. Scaloni isn’t teaching due to a Conmebol one-game suspension.

Peredes’ free kick almost scores, Peru deflects: Argentina 0, Peru 0

What a free kick by Argentina’s Leandro Paredes, blocked by Peru goalie Pedro Gallese.

Lautaro Martínez shot towards internet is blocked, offside: Argentina 0, Peru 0

Lautaro Martinez, who has two of Argentina’s three Copa America targets, despatched a shot towards the web within the 23^rd minute, however he was offside.

Argentina fan has epic Diego Maradona tattoo

This Argentine fan acquired some highlight for his Maradona tattoo throughout the FS1 broadcast. Spectacular.

Argentina’s Garnacho misses early shot: Argentina 0, Peru 0

Angel Di Maria tried a header within the early minutes, whereas Alejandro Garnacho tried a shot towards internet, however he was off-balanced and his shot was blocked.

Argentina already has 4 nook kicks within the match, and 75 p.c possession, in accordance with ESPN.

Messi watches from bench as Argentine nationwide anthem performs

Argentina followers sang in unison as their nationwide anthem performed inside Laborious Rock Stadium earlier than the match.

Why is not Messi enjoying? Here is why Messi isn’t enjoying

Messi is resting after struggling a proper groin/adductor harm in Argentina’s 1-0 win over Chile final Thursday. He’s thought of day-to-day and on the bench.

Messi listed as Argentina substitute, will watch from bench

Though Lionel Messi has been initially dominated out in opposition to Peru, Messi is a welcomed shock on Argentina’s lineup as an alternative choice to the match.

It is unclear whether or not Messi will seem throughout the match, however he’ll no less than watch from Argentina’s bench.

Inter Miami vs. Nashville play concurrently Argentina

Lionel Messi’s MLS workforce is in motion tonight on the street in opposition to Nashville at 8:30 p.m. Inter Miami hopes to take care of first place within the MLS Japanese Convention. The match is offered by way of MLS Season Move on Apple TV.

Messi, Argentina arrive to Peru match at Laborious Rock Stadium

With a smile and a Mas+ by Messi drink in hand, Lionel Messi walked into Laborious Rock Stadium alongside his Argentine teammates earlier than the match.

Argentina and Peru followers in full pressure earlier than Copa America match

The parking heaps at Laborious Rock Stadium had been full of enthusiastic followers pregaming for Argentina and Peru.

Is Messi enjoying?

No. Messi is not going to play tonight in opposition to Peru.

Is Messi harm?

Messi is taken into account everyday, with experiences out of Argentina, saying he has a minimal pressure.

When is Messi’s subsequent sport?

If Messi is wholesome, he’ll return in Argentina’s Copa America quarterfinal match on July 4.

Who will Argentina play within the Copa América quarterfinals?

As Group A leaders, Argentina awaits the second-place workforce in Group B, which shall be determined when Mexico and Ecuador play on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET at State Farm Enviornment in Glendale, Arizona.

Why is Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni suspended?

Scaloni isn’t teaching the Argentine nationwide workforce vs. Peru due to a Conmebol one-game suspension. The explanation: Argentina didn’t re-enter the pitch quick sufficient within the second half of its win over Chile final Tuesday. Argentina’s federation was fined $15,000.

What did Messi say about his harm?

Messi hoped his harm was “nothing critical” when chatting with media after enjoying everything of Argentina’s win in opposition to Chile. He additionally mentioned he was coping with a sore throat and fever throughout the membership’s first week of Copa América motion.

Why Messi’s absence is disappointing for followers?

Argentine followers have flooded the streets of downtown Atlanta and New York Metropolis, and camped outdoors the nationwide workforce’s inns for the primary two matches, together with Messi’s 37^th birthday final Monday. Followers additionally had the Peru match Saturday circled to descend on Miami to look at Messi in motion.

How has Peru carried out throughout Copa América?

Peru has been held scoreless in its two Copa America video games, enjoying to a draw in opposition to Chile, however falling 1-0 to Canada.

How has Messi’s harm affected Copa América ticket gross sales?

The common listed ticket worth for the Argentina vs. Peru match decreased 22% after Messi’s harm, Vivid Seats instructed USA TODAY Sports activities on Friday. This match was essentially the most in-demand ticket of the event with a $515 common ticket bought worth – almost $100 greater than the Argentina vs. Chile match and almost $200 greater than the event opener in opposition to Canada.

Messi leaves door open to play in World Cup

Messi stays the face of Argentina’s nationwide workforce. He’ll be the star attraction in Copa América. And he’s open to enjoying within the subsequent World Cup in 2026 — if his physique holds up.

“It will depend on how I really feel, how I’m bodily and being reasonable with myself. And to know if I’m as much as the duty of having the ability to compete and assist the colleagues subsequent to me,” Messi mentioned. “There’s some time left and I do not understand how I’ll be at that second.”

Messi says he’s conscious ‘there’s not a variety of time left’

“I’ve performed this all of my life. I really like enjoying ball. I benefit from the coaching, the everyday, the video games. Yeah, there’s a little bit of concern that it’s all ending. It’s all the time there,” Messi instructed ESPN Argentina.

“It was a troublesome step leaving Europe to return [to the United States] The actual fact we received the World Cup helped. It helped so much, to see issues in one other manner. However I strive not to consider [retiring]. I attempt to take pleasure in it. I try this extra now as a result of I’m conscious that there’s not a variety of time left.”

Messi continues to be huge enterprise off soccer pitch

Messi has a brand new drink, Mas+, debuting within the U.S. He was the hilarious punchline in a “Dangerous Boys” film promo with film stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. And if soccer followers aren’t already, they’ll be singing “O-Lays, O-Lays, O-Lays, O-Lays” after his commercials for Lays chips and different firms air all summer season lengthy.

Hurricane Beryl now an ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 storm : NPR

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A person walks previous boarded up store home windows earlier than the arrival of Hurricane Beryl in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Sunday.

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Hurricane Beryl grew into an “extraordinarily harmful class 4 hurricane” on Sunday, the Nationwide Hurricane Heart mentioned, making it the primary ever Atlantic hurricane to succeed in Class 4 energy in June.

The upgraded standing got here simply hours earlier than Beryl was anticipated to make landfall alongside a number of Caribbean nations early Monday morning.

Beforehand, the report for the earliest Atlantic hurricane through the calendar 12 months was held by Hurricane Dennis on July 8, 2005, Colorado State College meteorologist Phil Klotzbach mentioned in a put up on X.

Hurricane warnings have been in impact Sunday for Barbados, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadine Islands, Grenada and Tobago. Martinique was underneath a tropical storm warning, whereas Dominica, Trinidad and elements of Haiti and the Dominican Republic confronted a tropical storm watch.

The record-breaking storm was about 250 miles southeast of Barbados on Sunday because it moved west towards the Caribbean Sea.

“The truth is that we should be prepared,” Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley mentioned in a press release on Friday. She urged residents to replenish on medicine and to have very important identification paperwork that may be wanted in case there is a cause to evacuate.

As of late Sunday afternoon, Beryl had most sustained winds of 130 miles per hour and a few even stronger gusts because it moved towards the Windward Islands. Class 4 hurricanes, which have most sustained winds between 130-156 mph, could cause “catastrophic injury,” the Nationwide Hurricane Heart says.

Three to 6 inches of rain are anticipated in Barbados and the Windward Islands, and Beryl might trigger “doubtlessly catastrophic” injury from excessive winds. Forecasters say the foremost hurricane might additionally produce a life-threatening storm surge as excessive as 6 to 9 toes above regular tide ranges.

Beryl is a historic storm

A forecast exhibits the possible path of the storm middle.

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A named storm this far east is uncommon for June, John Cangialosi, a forecaster with the Nationwide Hurricane Heart, wrote in an advisory Friday. “There have solely been just a few storms in historical past which have shaped over the central or jap tropical Atlantic this early within the 12 months,” he wrote.

Beryl is the third earliest Atlantic main hurricane on report behind Alma (1966) and Audrey (1957).

The storm can be noteworthy for the way shortly it has intensified. Beryl went from a tropical despair to a serious hurricane in simply 39 hours. Sam Lillo, a climate researcher with the forecasting group DTN, mentioned in a tweet that’s solely “been executed 6 different occasions in Atlantic hurricane historical past. And the EARLIEST date this was achieved earlier than was … September 1.”

Beryl’s strengthening, location and forecast monitor are extra indicative of storms in late August or September — not June.

Beryl is just the second named storm in what was forecast to be an exceptionally busy hurricane season this 12 months. Earlier in June, Tropical Storm Alberto led to torrential flooding for parts of southern Texas and northeastern Mexico, and was liable for 4 deaths within the area, in accordance with The Related Press.

Temperatures within the Atlantic Ocean have been “record-shattering” for a couple of 12 months, and that further warmth fuels hurricanes and might result in heavier rains and flooding. Whereas local weather scientists anticipated the oceans to warmth up, temperatures have been even hotter than anticipated within the final 12 months.

The Atlantic hurricane season is meant to see essentially the most exercise in mid-August, though hurricane season begins on June 1. Nevertheless, in a report launched final month, the Nationwide Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted that this 12 months’s hurricane season could be “above common,” with 17 to 25 storms, eight to 13 hurricanes and 4 to seven main hurricanes of Class 3 or larger.

“Previous just isn’t essentially prologue relating to the hurricanes of the long run,” NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad mentioned to reporters when the report was launched in Might. “The important thing this 12 months, as is any 12 months, is to get ready and keep ready.”

Beryl has been intensified by hotter ocean temperatures within the deep Atlantic. NOAA studies that ocean warmth content material is the best on report for this time of 12 months. Often, the El Niño atmospheric oscillation would assist suppress hurricane exercise, however that sample is diminishing, which can almost certainly create an acceptable ambiance for storms like Beryl to type.

Nations in Beryl’s path put together for impression

Saint Lucia was instituting a “nationwide shutdown” starting at 8:30 p.m. Sunday night time, officers introduced. Authorities requested anybody on the island to remain inside, away from glass home windows and doorways, and chorus from going into the ocean.

“Please take all precautions to make sure your security and defend your property,” the workplace of Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre mentioned in a press release.

Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra Worldwide Airport and George F. L. Charles Airport have been halting operations on Sunday night.

The Grantley Adams Worldwide Airport in Christ Church, Barbados, was additionally shutting down, officers announced.

Emergency shelters there have been opening, and companies in Barbados have been requested to shut by 7 p.m.

Grenada Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell declared a state of emergency for Grenada, in addition to Carriacou and Petite Martinique, for no less than every week starting on Sunday night.

Caribbean braces for ‘extremely dangerous’ Hurricane Beryl | Weather News

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Storm begins to close down southeast Caribbean amid pressing pleas from authorities officers for folks to take shelter.

A lot of the southeast Caribbean is on alert as storm Beryl strengthens into the primary hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, with forecasters warning of an “extraordinarily harmful” Class 4 storm.

The US Nationwide Hurricane Heart (NHC) stated Beryl – churning on Sunday within the Atlantic Ocean about 565km (350 miles) east of Barbados – was “an especially harmful Class 4 hurricane” and to heed native authorities and emergency administration.

The storm’s eye is anticipated to maneuver early on Monday throughout the Windward Islands, a cluster of islands together with Martinique, Saint Lucia and Grenada, amongst others, it stated.

The storm will produce “doubtlessly catastrophic hurricane-force winds, a life-threatening storm surge, and damaging waves,” the NHC forecast stated.

Barbados, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada and Tobago have been all below hurricane warnings, whereas tropical storm warnings or watches have been in impact for Martinique, Dominica and Trinidad, the NHC stated in its newest advisory.

Vehicles have been seen lined up at filling stations within the Barbadian capital, Bridgetown, whereas supermarkets and grocery shops have been crowded with customers shopping for meals, water and different provides. Some households have been already boarding up their properties.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in addition to Grenada have been on the highest danger of being on the centre of the storm’s core starting early Monday, the NHC stated.

A Class 3 or greater on the Saffir-Simpson scale is taken into account a serious hurricane, and a Class 4 storm packs sustained winds of not less than 209km/h (130mph).

Beryl was packing most sustained winds that have been estimated at 209km/h (130mph), the NHC stated round 11:35am (15:35 GMT), because it warned of “heavy rainfall and localized flooding.”

Beryl is anticipated to stay highly effective because it strikes throughout the Caribbean, the NHC stated, warning residents and officers within the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and the remainder of the northwestern Caribbean to rigorously monitor its progress.

Such a robust storm forming this early within the Atlantic hurricane season – which runs from early June to late November – is extraordinarily uncommon, consultants stated.

“Solely 5 main [Category 3+] hurricanes have been recorded within the Atlantic earlier than the primary week of July. Beryl can be the sixth and earliest this far east within the tropical Atlantic,” NHC meteorologist Michael Lowry posted on X.

The US Nationwide Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) stated in late Could that it expects this 12 months to be an “extraordinary” hurricane season, with as much as seven storms of Class 3 or greater.

The company cited heat Atlantic Ocean temperatures and situations associated to the climate phenomenon La Nina within the Pacific for the anticipated improve in storms.

Excessive climate occasions together with hurricanes have grow to be extra frequent and devastating lately on account of local weather change.

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All Germany within the second half

Musiala punches it in!

Neuer stops the strike

Havertz fails to attach

Germany breaks the ice!

Denmark has aim worn out

HALFTIME: Germany 0, Denmark 0

Denmark blows golden alternative

Germany has a mind fart

Kasper says ‘no’

Play resumes after 25-minute climate delay

Virtually for Denmark

Denmark cannot capitalize on stunning move

Kasper the not-so-friendly goalie

Germany has aim referred to as off

Pregame scene

Lionel Messi stays everyday with harm

Martinez shines in Argentina’s win

Argentina sweeps group play, strikes on to quarterfinals

86′ Lautaro Martinez objective: Argentina 2, Peru 0

Leandro Paredes misses penalty kick: Argentina 1, Peru 0

47′ Lautaro Martinez celebrates objective with Lionel Messi hug: Argentina 1, Peru 0

Lautaro Martinez objective: Argentina 1, Peru 0

Lo Celso, Garnacho miss photographs towards internet: Argentina 0, Peru 0

Angel Di Maria takes shot towards objective: Argentina 0, Peru 0

The place is Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni? He is watching from a stadium field

Peredes’ free kick almost scores, Peru deflects: Argentina 0, Peru 0

Lautaro Martínez shot towards internet is blocked, offside: Argentina 0, Peru 0

Argentina fan has epic Diego Maradona tattoo

Argentina’s Garnacho misses early shot: Argentina 0, Peru 0

Messi watches from bench as Argentine nationwide anthem performs

Why is not Messi enjoying? Here is why Messi isn’t enjoying

Messi listed as Argentina substitute, will watch from bench

Inter Miami vs. Nashville play concurrently Argentina

Messi, Argentina arrive to Peru match at Laborious Rock Stadium

Argentina and Peru followers in full pressure earlier than Copa America match

Is Messi enjoying?

Is Messi harm?

When is Messi’s subsequent sport?