Otamendi’s reputation as a flinty hardman, formed at Porto and Valencia, had only been reinforced during his first season at the Etihad.

Benfica defender Nicolás Otamendi has said he doesn't expect Argentina teammate Lionel Messi to miss the 2026 World Cup.

Nicolás Otamendi, your childhood dream was to reach 100 caps for Argentina. ... His impact was immediate, helping FC Porto win back-to-back Primera Liga titles in 2011 and 2012.

Nicolás Otamendi, Benfica player, questions the style of former Cruz Azul coach, Martín Anselmi. ... Argentina, and Mexico after his post-match comments following the Porto game, ...

Otamendi, 34, has been linked with a move away from the Portuguese club. Sign up here. "I'm happy, now I'm just focused on Benfica," he said at Lisbon's Humberto Delgado airport on Tuesday.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Benfica overcame a two-goal deficit, getting Ángel Di María's penalty kick in first-half stoppage time and Nicolás Otamendi's 84th-minute goal for a 2-2 draw ...

Argentina have named Julian Alvarez and Nicolas Otamendi in their squad for the Olympic Games in Paris despite both players taking part in the ongoing Copa America in the United States.

Benfica has officially announced the contract extension of Nicolás Otamendi, the seasoned 35-year-old Argentine centre-back. Otamendi, who has been an integral part of. ... Valencia, and Porto.

Vangelis Pavlidis netted a hat-trick as Benfica hammered Porto. He's the first Eagles star to score a treble away to their arch-rivals. Both clubs will head to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 later ...

(Reuters) - Argentina centre back Nicolas Otamendi has arrived in Portugal to return to training with Benfica after helping his team win the World Cup in Qatar.