Peru’s Friendly with Chile Stands Cancelled

Peru’s national team coach Ricardo Gareca claims that there are no issues surrounding the cancellation of a friendly match with Chile. It was expected that Peru would conclude 2019 with a friendly match against Chile at home. This was supposed to take place just a few days after the friendly against Colombia. However, a unanimous …

Peru head coach optimistic about the country’s footballing progress

Peru head coach Ricardo Gareca has said that there are plenty of positives for the South American nation after their strong performance in the recent Copa America tournament. Peru were ranked outsiders to secure continental glory for the summer but they managed to surprise many as they reached up to the final, where they suffered …

FEYENOORD SECURE THIRD-PLACE FINISH

Feynoord are certain of finishing third in the Dutch league after their convincing win at NAC Breda. The dutch giants were able to put four goals past the league’s bottom side with a brace from Jens Toornstra and goals from Jeremiah St Juste and Dylan Vente. Breda needed to win to have any hopes of …

Ricardo Gareca Concerned about Defensive Performances Ahead of Copa America

Ricardo Gareca has opened up on the problems faced by the Peruvian national team ahead of the 2019 Copa America. The Argentine has been in charge of Peru since 2015 and he has been able to make a strong impression in terms of overall results so far in the job. Peru have not been involved …

Peru Stripped of Rights to Host U17 World Cup

FIFA has stripped Peru of rights to host the U17 World Cup due to concerns about the nation’s ability to meet the infrastructure requirements. The country was looking to host the tournament in October but a number of inspection visits carried out by FIFA has revealed that Peru has a lot of challenges related to …

Ricardo Gareca Dismisses Links with Boca Juniors

Peru national team manager Ricardo Gareca has dismissed suggestions that he is looking at the possibility of joining Boca Juniors. The 60-year-old has been in charge of the Peruvian national team since February 2015. He has been able to claim a victory in five out of the 13 matches. Boca Juniors are without a manager …

PERU FA BOSS ARRESTED

Peruvian Football Federation president Edwin Oviedo has been arrested over his alleged role in a criminal network that paid for several judges to attend last summer’s World Cup, Peru’s first appearance in the finals for 36 years. Prosecutors said Oviedo would be held initially for 15 days after he was taken into custody at his …