Long live sports! Like few times, this Weekend It is to stay at home and be a participant with friends or in the company of the entire family of the sporting eventss: soccer championship finals, from tennis, NBA and more. From this Saturday July 10 and ending on Sunday.
There is something for everyone, but we started with the most beautiful sport on the planet: soccer. On Saturday the final of the America Cup that faces Brazil against Argentina; yes, Messi versus Neymar jr. On Sunday, the final of the Eurocup between England and Italy, where the team of The Rose he will be looking to win his first major competition since the 1966 World Cup.
But that’s not all, wimbledon finals from the female branch between Ash Barty and Karolina Pliskova; in addition to the men’s doubles final. On Sunday Italian Matteo Berrettini awaits Novak Djokovic or Denis Shapovalov in the men’s final. In addition to the NBA finals and the start of gold Cup of the Concacaf.
America Cup
Argentina vs. Brazil, a ‘end of the world’ (Saturday, July 10, 7:00 p.m.)
For various reasons, this Saturday’s duel will mark a break in the historic rivalry between the two South American soccer giants, who together have seven world titles and 23 continental titles. It will be the first time they meet in a final at the legendary Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, where the venue has become unbeatable in decisive matches since they bit the dust against Uruguay at the 1950 World Cup.
Most perceive that the final will be primarily a duel between Neymar and Lionel Messi. The latter does not want to go back in front of a trophy without being able to lift it. With four lost finals on his back, the Argentine star is facing a unique opportunity, perhaps the last, to redeem himself: a Copa América final against classic rival Brazil at the Maracana stadium and with Neymar eager to take him off the pedestal.
Wimbledon
A month after leaving the French Open semifinals with a hip injury, Ash Barty advanced to the final of the Wimbledon tournament on Thursday. The Australian dispatched German Angelique Kerber in straight sets. It showed why she is the number one in women’s tennis. In the final she will face Czech Karolina Pliskova, who defeated second-seeded Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka.
In doubles, Argentine Horacio Zeballos and Spanish Marcel Granollers advanced to the doubles final, where they will contest the title with the number one seed, Croatians Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic.
On Sunday, the surprise Matteo Berrettini became Italy’s first Grand Slam finalist in 45 years. On Sunday, the 25-year-old Italian will face the winner of the clash between number one Novak Djokovic, who has lifted 19 major tournament titles, or Canadian Denis Shapovalov, who is contesting a Grand Slam semi-final for the first time.
Eurocup
England vs. Italy, a dream (Sunday, July 11, 2:00 p.m.)
The final of Euro 2020 at the mythical Wembley Stadium is ready, and it is a dream for the fans of both nations, especially for the neutral fans. England and Italy will battle for the coveted continental trophy. The Italians beat Spain on Tuesday on penalty kicks, while England barely avoided a shoot-out, beating Denmark in added time on Wednesday.
The clashes between Italy and England are marked by memorable moments, all in favor of the “azzurra” team. This is Italy’s tenth final (six World Cups, four Euros). It will be the first appearance of the box The Rose in a Eurocup final and the first in a major tournament final since winning the 1966 World Cup.
gold Cup
Mexico vs Trinidad and Tobago (Saturday, July 10, 7:00 p.m.)
The Mexican National Team begins its participation in this Concacaf contest. Mexico will face Trinidad and Tbago on the AT&T Stadium field. The Trinidadians got their ticket to this tournament after beating French Guiana. Now, they will be the first rival of the team led by Gerardo Martino in search of the two-time championship. On the same Saturday, El Salvador will face Curaçao in the duel that will take place from the Toyota Stadium.
NBA
Suns de Phoenix vs. Bucks de Milwaukee (Domingo 11 de julio, 20:00 hrs.)
In a seven-game series, the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks will seek to become NBA champions. They go for the third game. The meeting is unmissable for several reasons: the Bucks have not won a title since 1971, more than 50 years ago, while the Suns have not added a title to their record in their 53 seasons of existence. Bucks have everything against him as he is down 0-2 against the Suns, although he can call on a miracle to reach the Larry O’Brien trophy.
With AP information.
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