Villalba’s goal in Germany
Paraguayan Julio Villalba collaborated with a penalty for Borussia Mönchengladbach’s 5-0 win over Elversberg, for the second round of the German Cup. The Bundesliga cast imposed its quality on the rival who competes in a regional category. It was the first goal for the 22-year-old Guarani forward at the “Gladbach.
Walter González, in Chile
Walter González on Tuesday opened the way for the victory of Everton de Viña del Mar over Cobresal 3-0, for the 25th date of the Chilean tournament. It was the fifth goal in 19 games of the season for the 25-year-old attacker, who in 2019 had scored a goal in eight games in his initial cycle at the Auriazul institution.
South American U-20, canceled
The Colombian Football Federation announced yesterday the cancellation of the South American U-20, which was to be played in this country in February 2021, due to the coronavirus. The decision was made by disposition of FIFA and Conmebol. The parent entity had postponed the U-20 and U-17 World Cups to 2023.
Trippier suspended for gambling
England’s Kieran Trippier received a 10-week suspension and a £ 70,000 (€ 77,000) fine for violating betting rules, the English Football Association (FA) announced. The 30-year-old Atlético de Madrid defender’s suspension from all soccer and soccer-related activities will run until February 28. The infractions occurred in July 2019, around the time he left Tottenham for the rojiblanco club in exchange for 20 million pounds (22 million euros).
Newcastle is eliminated
Brentford, currently fourth in the Championship (2nd division), reached the semifinals of the English League Cup for the first time, yesterday eliminating Newcastle, from Paraguayan Miguel Ángel Almirón, 1-0. The current triple champion of the event, Manchester City, eliminated Arsenal in London, which they thrashed 4-1. In “semis” they will play in the week of January 4 a single match Manchester United-Manchester City and Tottenham-Brentford.
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