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Spain, enjoying a perfect record in EURO 2024, will look to continue their winning streak as they take on Georgia in the round of 16. After topping Group B effortlessly, Spain is heavily favored to win the upcoming Sunday match. Coach Luis de la Fuente plans to play his strongest lineup, having rested several key players during a tough 1-0 …

A place in the Copa America quarter-finals is up for grabs when Canada faces Chile at Inter&Co Stadium in their final group game. Canada needs just one point to secure their spot in the knockout stages and is expected to play conservatively in Sunday’s match. Unless there are new injury concerns, coach Jesse March is likely to stick with the …

Sunday’s football match between Viking and Rosenborg will conclude day 12 of the 2024 Eliteserien season. Viking entered the break in excellent form, having secured convincing victories over Sandefjord (3-0) and HamKam (3-0), along with a 2-2 draw against Molde. Given the Dark Blues’ commitment to an attacking strategy, they are likely to score against Rosenborg. Rosenborg, meanwhile, were held …

Venezuela aims to maintain their perfect record in the 2024 Copa America as they face Jamaica in their final group game. La Vinotinto has showcased their strength with consecutive victories over Ecuador and Mexico, securing the top spot in the standings. However, a home win is not guaranteed as head coach Fernando Batista is likely to rotate the squad. Players …

Argentina aims to maintain their perfect record in Copa America 2024 as they take on Peru in their final group match. La Albiceleste have demonstrated their prowess with consecutive victories over Canada (2-0) and Chile (1-0). Consequently, coach Lionel Scaloni is expected to rest key players against La Bicolor. Players like Lautaro Martinez, Marcos Acuna, Giovani Lo Celso, Angel Di …

The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp has entered the eastern Mediterranean Sea this week as part of the U.S. strategy to prevent the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon from expanding into a broader regional war. While the Wasp is capable of evacuating civilians in the event of full-scale war, its primary purpose is to serve as a deterrent. …

Hezbollah attacked surveillance equipment in northern Israel’s Birkat Risha on Friday, following the announcement of four of its fighters killed. In retaliation, Israeli artillery shelled the outskirts of al-Naqoura, and airstrikes hit a house in Shihin in the Tyre district and a drone targeted Kfarkila. Concerns are rising that the Gaza conflict could escalate into a regional war. France and …

A significant confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah appears imminent if a ceasefire agreement in Gaza between Israel and Hamas is not reached, according to U.S. intelligence. Senior U.S. officials, who spoke to Politico, indicated that both Israel and Hezbollah are preparing for potential conflict by drafting battle plans and seeking additional weapons. Despite both sides publicly stating a desire to …