José María Giménez

José María Giménez

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José María Giménez is an Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Atlético Madrid and the Uruguay national team. Renowned for his strong defensive skills and leadership on the pitch, Giménez has been a vital component of Atlético's backline. In a recent LaLiga derby against Real Madrid, his defensive efforts were pivotal, but a crucial deflection off him led to an opportunity for Kylian Mbappé, who scored the equalizing goal for Real Madrid.

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José María Giménez is highlighted as a key leader for Uruguay in the upcoming World Cup match against Spain due to his extensive experience and knowledge of the game.

por qué José María Giménez debe ser el líder de Uruguay ante España en el Mundial 2026
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-06-23
9.0

José María Giménez is one of the current players who has scored goals in the World Cup alongside De Arrascaeta.

el mejor futbolista de Sudamérica se desgarró y es duda para el Mundial 2026
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2026-06-02
6.0

José María Giménez is included in the squad for the World Cup.

Federico Valverde encabeza la lista de Uruguay para el Mundial 2026 y Luis Suárez queda fuera | Fútbol | Deportes
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2026-06-01
8.0

Adam Wharton blocked the run of Jose Maria Gimenez.

World Cup 2026: Goalkeeper tactical timeouts banned
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-05-31
5.0

José María Giménez is included in the squad for his fourth World Cup.

Bielsa define convocatoria de Uruguay para la Copa del Mundo
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-05-31
7.0

José María Giménez is a defender for the Uruguayan national team.

“Qizil furiya” “ko‘k akulalar”ga qarshi – Gazeta
Gazeta.uz – popular Uzbek news portal·UzbekistanUzbekistan· 2026-05-31
6.0

José María Giménez was substituted in for Atlético.

los catalanes se quedaron cerca de la remontada y el colchonero es finalista
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-03-04
6.0

José María Giménez is a player for Atlético de Madrid who may play in the match against Brujas.

Atlético se juega su mejor versión ante el Brujas
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-02-17
5.0

José María Giménez was a central defender for Atlético Madrid who was replaced during the match.

El Bodo Glimt sonroja y enfría a un Atlético sin gol y frágil | Fútbol | Deportes
El País·SpainSpain· 2026-01-29
5.0

José María Giménez, a defender for Atlético de Madrid, dedicated his decisive goal against Inter Milan to his loved ones and those who have always believed in him.

los interminables elogios de Simeone para Josema Giménez tras su gol y la dedicatoria del uruguayo a la gente que nunca ha dejado de creer en él
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-11-27
9.0
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José María Giménez scored a crucial goal for Atlético de Madrid in their victory against Inter de Milan.

Mirá el golazo de José María Giménez en la hora para la victoria ante Inter de Milán por la Champions League, y el festejo desenfrenado del Cholo Simeone
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-11-27
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Diego Simeone

Jose Maria Gimenez scored the winning goal for Atletico Madrid with a header.

Metropolitano, Enigma Terbesar Inter Milan
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-11-27
8.0

Giménez scored the winning goal for Atlético in the match against Inter.

“Póquer” de Mbappé, hat-trick de Vitinha e um David Luiz “vintage” na Champions | Futebol internacional
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-11-26
7.0

José María Giménez leads the defense for Atlético de Madrid, contributing to their strong performance.

Cinco duelos del Atleti-Inter más allá de Julián Alvarez y Lautaro
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-11-25
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