Interim coach Lionel Scaloni felt it was a case of mission accomplished following Argentina’s goalless draw in their friendly with Colombia.
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Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos handed maiden Colombia call-up
Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos has been included in Colombia’s senior squad for the first time.
El Dorado – Origin Story of Colombian Football: Part 2
From 1949-1953, Colombia may have had the strongest football league in the world. But was…
Mandzukic and Griezmann provide fitting end to record-breaking World Cup
The World Cup final lived up to the tournament’s themes as a penalty and an…
A collection of some of the best images from the 2018 World Cup
Having produced goals, drama and talking points aplenty, the 2018 World Cup comes to an…
England’s World Cup journey in focus as they suffer semi-final heartbreak
England’s World Cup adventure drew to an agonising close on Wednesday evening as Gareth Southgate’s…
Maradona apologises to FIFA over referee comments
Diego Maradona has apologised to FIFA after an outspoken attack on the referee for Colombia’s…
Stones: Colombia are the dirtiest team I’ve ever seen
John Stones has branded Colombia “the dirtiest team I’ve ever come up against” and revealed…
Petition to have England-Colombia clash replayed gains over 200,000 signatures
A petition demanding England’s World Cup last-16 match with Colombia be replayed has been signed…
John Stones brands Colombia ‘dirty’ after acrimonious World Cup clash
England defender John Stones has branded Colombia the “dirtiest” team he has ever faced as…
Neymar needs to quit acting and focus on football, says Lothar Matthaus
Former Germany captain Lothar Matthaus has told Neymar to cut out the diving and focus…
FIFA hits back at Diego Maradona’s moan that Colombia were ‘robbed’
FIFA has strongly rebuked the self-styled “captain of legends” Diego Maradona for his criticism of…
Penalty demons exorcised as England set up World Cup clash with Sweden
Gareth Southgate hailed his group after England exorcised their penalty demons to reach the World…
Colombia coach Jose Pekerman blames ‘confusion’ over contact at corners for loss
Colombia coach Jose Pekerman blamed the current “confusion” about the amount of physical contact allowed…
Gareth Southgate hails ‘special moment’ for England after penalty shootout win
Gareth Southgate heaped praise on his group after exorcising England’s penalty demons to reach the…
Story of the match: England end shootout hoodoo with win over Colombia
Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford helped England end their penalty shootout hoodoo and reach the World Cup…
England into World Cup quarter-final after shootout victory
Jordan Pickford helped England end their penalty shootout hoodoo and reach the World Cup quarter-finals…
Ashley Young prepared to take penalty and banish spectre of shootout misery
Ashley Young wants to atone for his previous shootout failure and take a spot-kick if…
‘It’s time for England to deliver’, says Southgate as boss issues rallying cry
Gareth Southgate called on England’s players to grasp their opportunity to make the nation proud…
James Rodriguez facing race against time to be fit for England clash
Colombia star James Rodriguez will be given until the last possible moment to prove he…