3-1: Valverde gets off to a winning start at the Copa America
Uruguay, with the Real Madrid player captaining his side, beat Panama to claim all three points in Group C.
Fede Valverde kicked off his Copa America 2024 campaign with a convincing win for Uruguay over Panama at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. The Real Madrid player, who captained his national team, played 84 minutes and led his side from midfield to pick up their first three points of the tournament. Maximiliano Araujo, Darwin Núñez and Viña got the goals that decided the game. Next up for Uruguay is Thursday's match against Bolivia at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.