Copa America to be played regardless of fan attendance
3 years, 8 months ago

Copa America to be played regardless of fan attendance

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES — This year’s Copa America tournament will be played “with or without fans,” CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez said Wednesday. But in an interview with The Associated Press, the leader of the South American football confederation pledged that the tournament will go ahead “as planned.” It’s still unclear whether fans will be allowed to watch, however. “It is not a batch that belonged to another country, it is a special batch for South American soccer made by Sinovac,” the CONMEBOL president said. “We hope we will play in June, let’s see how we reschedule the postponed fixtures.” ___ AP Sports Writer Mauricio Savarese contributed to this report from Sao Paulo.

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FIFA aims for the perfect pitch at 2026 World Cup following fields called a disaster at Copa America
3 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA aims for the perfect pitch at 2026 World Cup following fields called a disaster at Copa America

Associated Press  

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 2026 World Cup is coming to North America with an ambitious plan, expanding the field by 50% and spreading the soccer spectacle over 16 cities in three countries with multiple climates and elevations. When the World Cup begins in less than two years with 48 teams playing 104 matches in the U.S., Mexico and Canada, …

Five Uruguay players suspended after Copa America brawl; Nunez banned for five games, Bentancur four
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Five Uruguay players suspended after Copa America brawl; Nunez banned for five games, Bentancur four

New Indian Express  

ASUNCION: South American soccer body CONMEBOL suspended on Wednesday several Uruguayan internationals due to incidents at the Copa America semi-final against Colombia in July. Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez will be out for five Uruguay fixtures, while Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was banned for four matches. Uruguay’s next games in World Cup qualifying will be as host to Paraguay on Sept. …

Why Copa America 2024 final between Argentina and Colombia has been delayed by over an hour
5 months, 1 week ago

Why Copa America 2024 final between Argentina and Colombia has been delayed by over an hour

Hindustan Times  

Crowd trouble at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami caused the final of the 2024 Copa America between Argentina and Colombia to be delayed by more than an hour. Images and videos from the stadium on various platforms show a crowd crush outside a gate of a stadium and a stampede-like situation once it was open, police arresting fans who …

Argentina win record 16th Copa America in match marred by crowd chaos
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina win record 16th Copa America in match marred by crowd chaos

Al Jazeera  

Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 in extra time as the play was delayed by more than an hour with fans trying to storm the Hard Rock Stadium. Argentina have lifted their 16th Copa America title, with their biggest star Lionel Messi likely bidding farewell to international football. Argentina’s latest title, their 16th Copa win, comes on the back of their triumphs …

Colombia, Argentina concerned about safety at Copa America final after semifinal brawl
5 months, 1 week ago

Colombia, Argentina concerned about safety at Copa America final after semifinal brawl

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Argentina and Colombia expressed safety worries ahead of Sunday night’s Copa America final, days after Uruguay’s Darwin Núñez and a handful of his teammates went into the stands amid a brawl following a semifinal loss to Colombia. “I’m concerned about what could happen tomorrow,” Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said through an interpreter, speaking in a news …

Copa América 2024: Argentina wins Miami final marred by chaotic crowd scenes and tearful Messi goodbye
5 months, 1 week ago

Copa América 2024: Argentina wins Miami final marred by chaotic crowd scenes and tearful Messi goodbye

CNN  

CNN — Argentina claimed its third straight major title with an extra-time victory over Colombia in Miami on Sunday, as a tearful Lionel Messi likely said goodbye to international soccer in a Copa América final delayed by crowd trouble. Fans try to enter the Copa América 2024 final between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium on July 14, 2024 …

Uruguay coach Bielsa defends players after Copa America brawl
5 months, 1 week ago

Uruguay coach Bielsa defends players after Copa America brawl

The Hindu  

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa on Friday defended his players involved in a clash with Colombian fans after Wednesday’s Copa America semifinal, saying “anyone would have reacted like that” to protect their families. WATCH: Scenes turn ugly after Copa America 2024 semifinal as Uruguay players fight with Colombian fans “The players reacted as any human being would have done if they …

Copa America 2024: CONMEBOL opens investigation into Colombia vs Uruguay semifinal brawl
5 months, 1 week ago

Copa America 2024: CONMEBOL opens investigation into Colombia vs Uruguay semifinal brawl

The Hindu  

CONMEBOL has opened an investigation after Uruguay players clashed with Colombian fans at the end of their Copa America semifinal match on Wednesday, the South American football governing body said. After Colombia sealed a 1-0 victory in Charlotte, North Carolina, videos on social media showed what appeared to be Uruguay players climbing into the stands and exchanging blows with opposition …

The Take: What does Copa America tell us about football in the US?
5 months, 1 week ago

The Take: What does Copa America tell us about football in the US?

Al Jazeera  

With the loss of host countries, US and Mexico, Argentina and Colombia are headed to the final on July 14. The Copa America was supposed to be a dress rehearsal for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But sacked coaches, a brawl, and an early exit for the United States threaten to overshadow the Lionel Messi mania ahead of the final …

Copa America 2024: CONMEBOL Releases Official Statement On Violence During Colombia Vs Uruguay Match
5 months, 1 week ago

Copa America 2024: CONMEBOL Releases Official Statement On Violence During Colombia Vs Uruguay Match

ABP News  

Copa America 2024: The CONMEBOL has announced that the apex body for football operations of South America condems any sort of violence and that, the body will take proper measures to make sure the fans ain attendance are able to attend a chaos-free event. En route to Miami 🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/bgqkv2IqAL — CONMEBOL Copa América™️ ENG July 11, 2024 Not only …

Copa America 2024: Smooth sailing for Argentina, Uruguay emerges as credible challengers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Smooth sailing for Argentina, Uruguay emerges as credible challengers

The Hindu  

The 48th edition of the Copa America began on June 14, with the United States hosting the tournament. Uruguay looking strong under Marcelo Bielsa Amidst all the hype surrounding Argentina, Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay has flexed its muscles, making a strong case for being favourites to clinch the title for a record 16th time in Copa America 2024. | Photo Credit: …

Copa America: Messi in doubt for Argentina-Ecuador quarterfinal
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America: Messi in doubt for Argentina-Ecuador quarterfinal

China Daily  

Argentina's Lionel Messi during training with Argentina's Rodrigo De Paul at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas, United States on July 3, 2024. HOUSTON - Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said Wednesday he will wait until the last possible moment to decide whether Lionel Messi will play in the team's Copa America quarterfinal against Ecuador. Messi suffered an adductor injury in …

Lionel Messi to rest for Argentina’s final Copa America group match against Peru with leg injury
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lionel Messi to rest for Argentina’s final Copa America group match against Peru with leg injury

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lionel Messi will skip Argentina’s last Copa America group match against Peru on Saturday because of a right leg injury. Argentina assistant coach Walter Samuel said Friday that the team will go “day to day” with Messi’s injury and monitor how it progresses. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni did not attend Friday’s news conference after being suspended …

Claudio Bravo makes 4 saves as Chile plays Peru to a scoreless draw in Copa America
6 months ago

Claudio Bravo makes 4 saves as Chile plays Peru to a scoreless draw in Copa America

The Hindu  

Claudio Bravo became the oldest player in Copa America history and made four saves to help Chile play Peru to a scoreless draw on Friday night in the tournament opener for both teams. Chile's best scoring chance came in the 16th minute when Alexis Sánchez was left wide open in front of the goal, but his redirection went over the …

Messi and Argentina overcome Canada and poor surface, start Copa America title defense with 2-0 win
6 months ago

Messi and Argentina overcome Canada and poor surface, start Copa America title defense with 2-0 win

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Lionel Messi’s passing brilliance got Argentina off to a winning start in the defense of its Copa America title, overcoming Canada and a poor playing surface at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. “It’s been a long time since we’ve done this,” Messi said through a translator, “but we had patience to retain possession of the ball and it was hard to …

Copa America 2024, Group D Preview: High-flying Colombia looks to topple stuttering Brazil
6 months ago

Copa America 2024, Group D Preview: High-flying Colombia looks to topple stuttering Brazil

The Hindu  

It is not often that Brazil enters a multi-nation men’s football tournament not as a favourite. Add to that the injury to talismanic forward Neymar and Brazil enters Copa America 2024, clearly as the second favourite to world champion and eternal rival Argentina. | Photo Credit: Jose Breton But the easing of pressure could do wonders for Brazil’s young squad …

Copa America 2024: Year-by-year breakdown of Copa winners across all editions
6 months ago

Copa America 2024: Year-by-year breakdown of Copa winners across all editions

The Hindu  

The world oldest football tournament involving national teams is all set to for its 48th edition to be held at the United States of America. Last editions’ champions Argentina will look to defend it title and present a memorable farewell to its captain Lionel Messi, who is likely to play his last continental tournament. Over the years, eternal enemies Brazil …

From Neymar to Richarlison: Full list of injured players who will miss Copa America 2024
6 months ago

From Neymar to Richarlison: Full list of injured players who will miss Copa America 2024

The Hindu  

The 48th edition of the Copa America will get underway on June 20 with the USA set to host the tournament. Here’s a list of notable players who are injured and will miss out on COONMEBOL Copa America 2024. NEYMAR JR- BRAZIL Arguably the biggest name missing in this edition of Copa America will be the the star-forward Neymar Jr …

Copa América 2024 bigger than European Championship? Lionel Messi knows it is
6 months ago

Copa América 2024 bigger than European Championship? Lionel Messi knows it is

LA Times  

Kylian Mbappe clearly ruffled some feathers last week when he suggested the European Championship was the world’s most difficult international soccer competition. Hold my beer, said former club teammate Lionel Messi, who led Argentina past France in an epic 2022 World Cup final, in which he and Mbappe — who broke his nose in France’s Euro-opening win over Austria on …

Copa America 2024: Schedule, groups, venues, live streaming and all you need to know
6 months ago

Copa America 2024: Schedule, groups, venues, live streaming and all you need to know

India TV News  

The defending champions Argentina will kick off the Copa America 2024 against Canada at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, June 20. Copa America 2024 Groups and Format The organisers changed the format of the tournament with six teams from the North American continent joining ten teams from South America. Group A Group B Group C Group D Argentina Mexico USA …

Copa America 2024: Messi, Vinicius, Nunez among top stars to watch out for
6 months ago

Copa America 2024: Messi, Vinicius, Nunez among top stars to watch out for

The Hindu  

The 48th edition of the Copa America will get underway on June 20 with the USA set to host the tournament. Having led his country to the Copa America 2021 title and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Argentine skipper has proven his mettle at the international level. | Photo Credit: MICHAEL REGAN/Getty Images Liverpool’s striker Darwin Nunez will lead …

Copa America Group C guide: Bielsaball for Uruguay, USMNT’s new-look midfield and Panama’s possession
6 months ago

Copa America Group C guide: Bielsaball for Uruguay, USMNT’s new-look midfield and Panama’s possession

New York Times  

Welcome to The Athletic’s tactical group guides for the Copa America. GO DEEPER Copa America 2024 squads: All 26-man selections from the 16 competing nations Uruguay Manager: Marcelo Bielsa Captain: Jose Maria Gimenez World Cup qualifying: P6 W4 D1 L1 GF13 GA5 2022 World Cup: Group Stages Most caps in squad: Luis Suarez Top scorer in squad: Luis Suarez How …

A look at the teams in the Copa America
6 months, 1 week ago

A look at the teams in the Copa America

Associated Press  

A capsule look at each team in the 2024 Copa America: GROUP A Argentina Best Finish: titles in 1921, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1937, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1959, 1991, 1993, and 2021. ___ Peru Best finish: titles in 1939 and 1975 Coach: Jorge Fossati Key players: Pedro Gallese, Luis Advíncula, Gianluca Lapadula WHAT TO KNOW: Fossati became Peru coach …

Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina still hungry for titles ahead of Copa America
6 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina still hungry for titles ahead of Copa America

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Lionel Messi won the World Cup in 2022, won the Copa America in 2021, and wants to show he has the hunger to win some more. “About results, the winner isn’t always the one who does the best things.. No one can lower their guard.” Argentina won its 15th Copa America title three years ago, amid …

A beginner’s guide to Copa America 2024: Groups, format, location and dates
6 months, 2 weeks ago

A beginner’s guide to Copa America 2024: Groups, format, location and dates

New York Times  

Grab your burgers, hot dogs and root beers because, for the second time in its history, Copa America is being held in the United States. Nation Hosted First Most recent Argentina 9 1916 2011 Uruguay 7 1917 1995 Chile 7 1920 2015 Brazil 6 1919 2021 Peru 6 1927 2004 Ecuador 3 1947 1993 No host 3 1975 1983 Bolivia …

Brazil adds three players to Copa America squad, injured Ederson replaced
7 months ago

Brazil adds three players to Copa America squad, injured Ederson replaced

The Hindu  

Brazil have called up three more players for the Copa America after South American governing body CONMEBOL allowed teams to expand their squads to 26 from 23 and they have also replaced injured goalkeeper Ederson. Ederson suffered a small fracture of his eye socket when he collided with Tottenham Hotspur’s Argentina defender Cristian Romero during City’s 2-0 away win last …

Copa America 2024 Draw: Lionel Messi's Argentina Grouped With Old Rivals Chile
1 year ago

Copa America 2024 Draw: Lionel Messi's Argentina Grouped With Old Rivals Chile

News 18  

Lionel Messi and Argentina will get the chance to avenge their defeats to Chile in the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals after being grouped with their old rivals in the draw for next year’s tournament on Thursday. Reigning Copa America champions Argentina will defend their title in the United States next summer in an expanded 16-team tournament which features …

Mexico and Jamaica come from behind late to qualify for 2024 Copa América
1 year, 1 month ago

Mexico and Jamaica come from behind late to qualify for 2024 Copa América

Associated Press  

Edson Álvarez saved Mexico from defeat with a goal in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time and El Tri beat Honduras 4-2 on penalty kicks Tuesday night to qualify for next year’s Copa América along with Jamaica, which rallied past Canada. Mexico’s César Huerta was twice allowed to retake his penalty kick in the shootout after two saves by …

Atlanta to host opening game, Miami gets the final for 2024 Copa América
1 year, 1 month ago

Atlanta to host opening game, Miami gets the final for 2024 Copa América

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta was awarded the 2024 Copa América opener and South Florida’s Hard Rock Stadium will host the final of the tournament, held outside of its home continent for only the second time A joint announcement was made Monday by soccer’s governing bodies of South America and of North and Central America and the Caribbean. The …

Copa America 2024: Everything we know
1 year, 1 month ago

Copa America 2024: Everything we know

New York Times  

The 2024 Copa America is the latest iteration of the quadrennial competition that usually sees the likes of Brazil and Argentina go head-to-head in South America for a prestigious trophy, while displaying the continent’s richness and depth of talent. Group A : Argentina, Peru, Chile, Canada or Trinidad & Tobago : Argentina, Peru, Chile, Canada or Trinidad & Tobago Group …

2024 Copa America to be Hosted by the United States of America
1 year, 10 months ago

2024 Copa America to be Hosted by the United States of America

News 18  

South America’s top national team competition, the Copa America, will be held in the United States in 2024 and feature 10 teams from South America’s CONMEBOL and six teams from the CONCACAF region. Conmebol and Concacaf have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to strengthen and develop football in both regions.→ 2024 CONMEBOL Copa America→ 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup→ New …

FIFA confirms abandoned World Cup qualifier between Brazil, Argentina will be replayed
2 years, 7 months ago

FIFA confirms abandoned World Cup qualifier between Brazil, Argentina will be replayed

Firstpost  

The World Cup qualifier between the two South American giants that was originally supposed to take place at Sao Paulo on 5 September was abandoned after Brazilian health officials stormed into the pitch seven minutes into the game Paris: FIFA on Monday confirmed the abandoned 2022 World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina will be replayed, after rejecting appeals from …

Brazil to stop unvaccinated footballers playing in top leagues
2 years, 11 months ago

Brazil to stop unvaccinated footballers playing in top leagues

The Hindu  

The Brazilian Football Confederation said on Friday players must be vaccinated against COVID-19 to take part in this year’s league championship, The CBF said it was in constant contact with health bodies and had sent an updated list of requirements to member clubs. "One of these is the obligation to present a full vaccination certificate against COVID-19 to the CBF’s …

Brazil defender omitted from WC Qualifiers due to "non-vaccination" for COVID-19
2 years, 11 months ago

Brazil defender omitted from WC Qualifiers due to "non-vaccination" for COVID-19

The Hindu  

Brazil coach Tite has left out Renan Lodi for its upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay because the Atletico Madrid full back has not had a full course of COVID-19 vaccines. National teams coordinator Juninho Paulista said the defender got his first vaccine on January 10 and so would not be allowed into Ecuador, which Brazil plays on …

Brazil's unvaccinated president angry at missed soccer game
3 years, 2 months ago

Brazil's unvaccinated president angry at missed soccer game

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Brazil s president claimed Sunday …

South America to cram in extra World Cup qualifier in October
3 years, 3 months ago

South America to cram in extra World Cup qualifier in October

The Hindu  

South American national teams will again be asked to play an extra round of World Cup qualifiers in the upcoming international window, continental governing body CONMEBOL said on Monday. As in the last window in early September, CONMEBOL will attempt to catch up on lost matches by squeezing in an extra round, and teams will play on October 7, October …

South American footballers can play in Premier League despite missing World Cup qualifiers
3 years, 3 months ago

South American footballers can play in Premier League despite missing World Cup qualifiers

India TV News  

Premier League clubs which blocked South American players from traveling to World Cup qualifiers will be able to play them this weekend after the threat of a five-day ban from FIFA was lifted on Friday. Those players were called up for World Cup qualifiers but didn’t travel after Premier League teams objected to them going to South American nations which …

Brazil seeks FIFA punishment for players who skipped matches
3 years, 3 months ago

Brazil seeks FIFA punishment for players who skipped matches

New Indian Express  

They had been called up for World Cup qualifiers but didn't travel after Premier League teams had objected to their players going to South American nations, which are red-listed by the British government because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Premier League players — Alisson, Fabinho, Roberto Firmino ; Ederson, Gabriel Jesus ; Thiago Silva ; Fred ; and Raphinha — …

Rio de Janeiro Opens 10% of Maracana Stadium for Copa America Final
3 years, 5 months ago

Rio de Janeiro Opens 10% of Maracana Stadium for Copa America Final

News 18  

Rio de Janeiro officials are allowing Copa America organizers to invite thousands of COVID-19-tested fans into the final at Maracana Stadium between Brazil and Argentina on Saturday. Rio city health secretary Daniel Soranz issued guidelines on Friday permitting crowds of up to 10% in each section of the 78,000-seat stadium. The Maracana hosted about 60,000 fans in the previous Copa …

Copa America 2021: Rio de Janiero to allow fans to attend Brazil-Argentina final in Maracana Stadium
3 years, 5 months ago

Copa America 2021: Rio de Janiero to allow fans to attend Brazil-Argentina final in Maracana Stadium

Firstpost  

This would make it the first match in the 2021 Copa America, South America’s largest international football tournament, with fans in the stands. Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro, one of the Brazilian cities hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, on Friday gave the go-ahead for thousands of fans to attend Saturday’s Copa America final against Argentina at the Maracana …

Copa America 2021: Brazil fans not really in mood for tournament despite team reaching final
3 years, 5 months ago

Copa America 2021: Brazil fans not really in mood for tournament despite team reaching final

Firstpost  

The pandemic, the last-minute hosting, some unimpressive matches, and the fact that the most popular broadcaster is not showing Copa America have cut down the fans’ interest. “The Copa America is never much fun, but this time even less,” Thomas Castro said as he planned to meet friends for Tuesday’s Euro 2020 clash. Is Brazil playing Argentina sometime?” Brazil’s dominant …

Copa America 2021: Argentina banking on in-form Lionel Messi to find answer to David Ospina's Colombia
3 years, 5 months ago

Copa America 2021: Argentina banking on in-form Lionel Messi to find answer to David Ospina's Colombia

Firstpost  

Beat the impressive Ospina and Colombia, and Argentina will take on Brazil in Saturday’s decider. The hosts beat Peru 1-0 on Monday and star Neymar ended a news conference by saying he wanted to face Argentina in the final. Brasilia: Argentina will continue to trust that Lionel Messi finds a way to overcome Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina on Tuesday at …

Brazil fans not really in mood for Copa America semifinals
3 years, 5 months ago

Brazil fans not really in mood for Copa America semifinals

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Soccer fans at the fancy Piraquê club in Rio de Janeiro can’t wait to once again gather at the bar beside a swimming pool to watch great players fight for a major tournament trophy in crowded stadiums while they calmly sip on caipirinhas. “The Copa America is never much fun, but this time even less,” Thomas …

Brazil fans prefer Euro 2020 over Copa America
3 years, 5 months ago

Brazil fans prefer Euro 2020 over Copa America

India TV News  

Football fans at the fancy Piraquê club in Rio de Janeiro can’t wait to once again gather at the bar beside a swimming pool to watch great players fight for a major tournament trophy in crowded stadia while they calmly sip on caipirinhas. “The Copa America is never much fun, but this time even less,” Thomas Castro said as he …

Copa America: Neymar and Co. heavy favourites against Peru in semi-finals
3 years, 5 months ago

Copa America: Neymar and Co. heavy favourites against Peru in semi-finals

India TV News  

Defending Copa America champion Brazil is still regarded as the team to beat — not bad for a tournament some of their players didn't even want to be in. Few expect that favorite tag to change as Brazil gets ready for Monday's semifinal against Peru, a team that the Seleção thrashed 4-0 two weeks ago in the group stage. Peru …

Copa America: Neymar and Alexis Sanchez return for Brazil vs Chile face off
3 years, 5 months ago

Copa America: Neymar and Alexis Sanchez return for Brazil vs Chile face off

India TV News  

Defending champion Brazil and Chile will have their star players back in action when they meet in the Copa America quarterfinals on Friday. Neymar will return for Brazil and Alexis Sánchez has recovered from a calf muscle injury ahead of the encounter at the Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. It was very sad for me for a long …

Copa America Brazil vs Colombia Highlights: Brazil earns controversial 2-1 win against Colombia
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America Brazil vs Colombia Highlights: Brazil earns controversial 2-1 win against Colombia

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar's live coverage of the Group B Copa America match between Brazil and Colombia being played at the Estadio Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil 0 - 1 Colombia 45' The ball bounces off Zapata's thigh and strikes him on the arm as he tries to clear the ball from inside the box. Neymar's Brazil will look …

Copa America 2021: Chile admit to violating COVID protocol
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America 2021: Chile admit to violating COVID protocol

India TV News  

Players from Chile's squad at Copa America violated the tournament's coronavirus protocols after a "barber” visited the players' hotel in the Brazilian city of Cuiaba. The Chilean football federation issued a statement Sunday saying it “recognises the violation of the health bubble of the squad participating at Copa America, with the unauthorized entry of a barber who, despite his negative …

Copa America: More COVID-19 cases emerge as four of 10 teams hit
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America: More COVID-19 cases emerge as four of 10 teams hit

The Hindu  

The Bolivian and Chilean football teams announced more positive COVID-19 tests among players or staff on Thursday, meaning four out of 10 competing teams have been hit only days into the Copa America. Venezuela and Colombia had already suffered positive cases in the June 13-July 10 South American tournament being held in Brazil, one of the world's worst-affected nations. Bolivia, …

Brazil counts 52 virus cases connected to Copa America
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazil counts 52 virus cases connected to Copa America

The Hindu  

Brazil's health ministry raised the number of COVID-19 cases related to Copa America to 52, including 33 players or staffers. The ministry said that the increase, from 41 total cases earlier, includes 19 workers hired for the tournament. The lives of players are not worth anything.” Staffers of Peru, Colombia, and Bolivia also tested positive for the virus. Brazil stepped …

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