Angel Di Maria scored the only goal as Argentina began preparations for the defence of their Copa America title with a 1-0 friendly win over Ecuador in Chicago on Sunday. Di Maria was named captain for the match while Lionel Messi sat on the bench, scoring his 31st international goal in the 40th minute of […]
Defense Minister Luis Lara told reporters that the armed forces were deployed across the country and would remain so until the end of the election process. “Guarantees to citizens that the armed forces will provide the necessary security for the receipt of the vote will be the best response to Ecuadorian vote mafias and their […]
Shootings: Recent Political Killings
After months of heavy rains, the government last week declared a two-month state of emergency in 13 of the country’s 24 provinces to redistribute economic resources to hard-hit areas. President Guillermo Lasso has vowed to continue the rescue effort “as long as necessary,” but he was jeered by locals visiting the site on Monday night. […]
Technicians said hundreds of blocks of cocaine hydrochloride and coca paste seized from across Ecuador are broken up each week at a waste treatment plant on the outskirts of the capital Quito, along with waste from glass, expired drugs and even oil. The powder is mixed with other ingredients to make a cement slurry for […]
With defensive midfielder Cheikhou Kouette still injured, Siss Steele adds. Iliman Nadiye and Ismaila Sarr provide width to the attack without Sadio Mane, whose injury absence in Qatar dealt a major blow to their last-16 chances. Ecuador – Hernan Galindez, Felix Torres, Piero Hincapie, Parvis Estupinen, Michael Estrada, Angelo Preciado, Carlos Gruzo, Gonzalo Plata, Moises […]
Dutch striker Memphis Depay will not be recalled to the starting line-up for the Netherlands’ final Group A match against hosts Qatar, manager Louis van Gaal said on Monday. The Netherlands are joint-top with Ecuador on four points and the sides have identical records, so goal difference may be needed to decide the top spot. […]
“I am from a country where we do not like to lose,” Cisse told reporters on Monday. “We are always hungry for that win. Not going through to the last 16 will be hard to digest. “We’re fine, we’re dealing with the pressure and the stress. For me, it’s good stress.” Sis’s team lost 2–0 […]
The Dutch and Ecuador each have four points, Senegal has three. Qatar are without points after losing their opening game 2-0 to Ecuador and then losing 3-1 to Senegal earlier on Friday. Whatever happens in their final match against the Dutch on Tuesday, they cannot qualify.
Qatar became the first team to be knocked out of the World Cup on Friday after Group A rivals Netherlands and Ecuador drew 1-1. The Dutch and Ecuador each have four points, Senegal has three. Qatar are without points after losing their opening game 2-0 to Ecuador and then losing 3-1 to Senegal earlier on […]
Cody Gakpo’s sixth-minute rocket gave the Netherlands a 1-0 lead over Ecuador at halftime in their World Cup Group A clash at the Khalifa International Stadium on Friday, leaving the Dutch on the brink of securing a place in the knockout rounds . Ener Valencia, who had scored both of Ecuador’s goals in their opening […]