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Colombia Beats Uruguay 1-0, Advances to Copa America Final against Lionel Messi, Argentina

Jefferson Lerma scored in the 39th minute (The AP)
Jefferson Lerma scored in the 39th minute (The AP)
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Colombia Beats Uruguay 1-0, Advances to Copa America Final against Lionel Messi, Argentina

Jefferson Lerma scored in the 39th minute (The AP)
Jefferson Lerma scored in the 39th minute (The AP)

Jefferson Lerma scored in the 39th minute, and Colombia played a man short the entire second half in a 1-0 win over Uruguay on Wednesday night to reach the Copa America final against Lionel Messi and Argentina.

Daniel Muñoz was ejected in first-half stoppage time for his second yellow card, but Colombia held on to reach the championship for the first time since winning its only Copa title as host in 2001. Colombia extended its unbeaten streak to a team record 28 games, one more than from 1992-94 and the longest current streak in men’s international soccer.

In a contentious match that included seven yellow cards and one red, players from both teams pushed and shoved in a scrum on the field at the final whistle. Darwin Núñez and about a dozen Uruguay teammates went into the stands as fans brawled. A video showed Núñez hitting a fan in Colombian team colors, The AP reported.

Defending champion Argentina and Colombia meet Sunday night at Miami Gardens, Florida. The Albiceleste are seeking a record 16th Copa title and are looking to join Spain from 2008-12 as the only countries to win three straight major championships.

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Moyes Laments Everton's 'Real Small Squad' after Frustrating Transfer Window

Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Everton - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - August 29, 2026 Everton manager David Moyes after the match REUTERS/Toby Melville
Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Everton - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - August 29, 2026 Everton manager David Moyes after the match REUTERS/Toby Melville
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Moyes Laments Everton's 'Real Small Squad' after Frustrating Transfer Window

Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Everton - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - August 29, 2026 Everton manager David Moyes after the match REUTERS/Toby Melville
Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Everton - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - August 29, 2026 Everton manager David Moyes after the match REUTERS/Toby Melville

Everton boss David Moyes conceded he is left with a small squad after a disappointing transfer window in which key players departed the club and a deadline day medical fell through as they tried to sign American striker Folarin Balogun.

Moyes expressed frustration at his club's close-season business, revealing they did not want to lose Senegal forward Iliman Ndiaye but were powerless when bigger teams like Manchester City look to sign their players.

"Disappointed we didn't do more business and disappointed things didn't go our way in the end. Sometimes in football you have to live with disappointment and we will move on," Moyes told reporters on Friday.

"I know what I ⁠needed and I ⁠know what it's like to build a squad for the Premier League, I know the numbers you need. I've been around long enough to know that, but some things went against us and some things could have gone better.

"Ultimately, we didn't want to lose a lot of the players, but for different reasons that had to happen."

AS Monaco ⁠CEO Thiago Scuro said Everton raised concerns over Balogun's medical late on deadline day and that the US international pulled out because he was uncomfortable with the doubts raised by the Merseyside club over his health.

"It wasn't anybody's fault. It happens in football a lot," Reuters quoted Moyes as saying. "The player had a problem in his medical and that was simply it. There's no other story behind it."

Everton's Fans' Forum also criticized the club's planning and recruitment after the transfer window closed, saying supporters deserved answers after another window marked by late activity and ⁠a failed pursuit ⁠of key targets.

With a thin squad, Moyes said Everton's academy players would have to step up but was unsure if they could fill the gaps.

"Are they ready to make the step up? I'm not sure about that. We will see how that goes, some of them might be pushed in," Moyes said.

"They're all going to have to be able to muck in as we've got a real small squad now," he added.

"It gives opportunities to some people who have not had them and sometimes in football you need to be given that chance so that you can show what you can do. Let's see if some of them can do that."

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Riyadh Municipality Launches Six Community Sports Tournaments

The competitions include neighborhood and volunteer football leagues - SPA
The competitions include neighborhood and volunteer football leagues - SPA
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Riyadh Municipality Launches Six Community Sports Tournaments

The competitions include neighborhood and volunteer football leagues - SPA
The competitions include neighborhood and volunteer football leagues - SPA

The Riyadh Region Municipality launched six community sports tournaments across 11 locations in central Riyadh, running throughout September to promote physical activity and foster local engagement across all age groups.

The competitions include neighborhood and volunteer football leagues, along with tournaments in basketball, volleyball, baloot, and dominoes, SPA reported.

Complementing the sports fixtures, more than 15 recreational, educational, and health awareness events are being held in collaboration with 40 public, private, and non-profit entities.

The initiative is part of the municipality's ongoing efforts to activate public spaces, elevate quality of life, and position community centers as vibrant lifestyle hubs.

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Liverpool Signs Teen Forward Djylian N’Guessan from French Side Saint-Etienne

Liverpool and Nottingham Forest players observe a minute applause for Kevin Keegan the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Liverpool and Nottingham Forest players observe a minute applause for Kevin Keegan the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
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Liverpool Signs Teen Forward Djylian N’Guessan from French Side Saint-Etienne

Liverpool and Nottingham Forest players observe a minute applause for Kevin Keegan the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Liverpool and Nottingham Forest players observe a minute applause for Kevin Keegan the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Liverpool has signed teenage forward Djylian N’Guessan from French side Saint-Etienne, the Premier League club said on Friday.

The 18-year-old is set to join Liverpool on a permanent deal in January, the club said.

Financial details were not given. Liverpool added that N’Guessan will play the rest of the season on loan at Brest in France’s Ligue 1, The Associated Press reported.

After going through Saint-Etienne’s academy, the forward made a senior debut in January 2025 and has played 13 matches, scoring one goal.

He played seven game for France at last year’s under-20 World Cup.

It's not clear what role he could have in the Liverpool squad.

During the summer transfer window, the club's signings have included Spain winger Victor Muñoz from Osasuna and a deal finalized on Monday worth 123 million pounds ($166 million) for Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain.