Colombia football news
Here are some recent news and updates about football in Colombia:
National Team
- Colombia's national team, led by coach Reinaldo Rueda, is preparing for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. They are currently in second place in the CONMEBOL standings with 14 points from 8 matches.
- In their last match, Colombia drew 2-2 with Argentina in a thrilling encounter at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot in Medellín.
- Colombia's star player, James Rodríguez, has been in impressive form, scoring 5 goals in his last 5 matches for the national team.
Club Football
- Atlético Nacional, one of Colombia's most successful clubs, has appointed Juan Carlos Osorio as their new coach. Osorio has previously managed the Colombian national team and has experience coaching in the Colombian league.
- Deportivo Cali, another prominent club in Colombia, has signed Argentine striker Mauro Boselli from Mexican club Tigres UANL.
- Millonarios, a historic club in Colombia, has appointed Argentine coach Ricardo Lunari as their new coach. Lunari has previously managed clubs in Argentina and Chile.
Torneo Águila
- The Torneo Águila, Colombia's domestic league, is currently in its second stage. Defending champions Atlético Nacional are leading the table with 34 points from 14 matches.
- Deportivo Cali is second in the table with 31 points, while Millonarios is third with 29 points.
- The top four teams in the table will qualify for the Copa Libertadores, while the bottom two teams will be relegated to the second division.
Youth Football
- Colombia's Under-20 national team has qualified for the 2021 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia. They won the CONMEBOL U-20 Championship with a 2-1 victory over Argentina in the final.
- Colombia's Under-17 national team has also qualified for the 2021 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Peru. They won the CONMEBOL U-17 Championship with a 2-1 victory over Brazil in the final.
These are just a few of the latest news and updates about football in Colombia. If you're looking for more information, I can try to find some additional sources for you!