Brazil Names Rio Among Host Venues for 2021 Copa America
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazil Names Rio Among Host Venues for 2021 Copa America

News 18  

Brazil named Rio de Janeiro and three other states as host venues for the Copa America on Tuesday in a move that appeared to strengthen the likelihood of the soccer tournament taking place, even as a Supreme Court judge asked President Jair Bolsonaro to explain his surprise decision. Bolsonaro said earlier on Tuesday his government had agreed Brazil would host the regional tournament from June 13 to July 10, after planned host Argentina pulled out due to a dramatic worsening of the coronavirus pandemic there. “So everything suggests … that Brazil will host the Copa America.” Rio’s legendary Maracana stadium and the Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia will be favourites to host the opening match and the final. Brazil offered to host the month-long tournament played by 10 South American nations in a surprise decision taken jointly with the South American Football Confederation on Monday, and is now racing against time to provide flights, transport, accommodation and training facilities for the visiting delegations.

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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, …

Uruguay vs Colombia LIVE stream info, Copa America 2024: Where, when to watch the URU v COL semfinal; Preview
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Uruguay vs Colombia LIVE stream info, Copa America 2024: Where, when to watch the URU v COL semfinal; Preview

The Hindu  

Uruguay will face Colombia in a South American blockbuster in the Copa America 2024 semifinal on Wednesday at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. PREVIEW Both sides have been flying high, starting from topping their respective groups with Uruguay getting all possible nine points and Colombia getting seven from three games. Bielsa’s Uruguay come into the match …

Uruguay vs Brazil quarterfinal highlights in pictures, Copa America 2024: Photo gallery
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Uruguay vs Brazil quarterfinal highlights in pictures, Copa America 2024: Photo gallery

The Hindu  

Brazil's Douglas Luiz, center, reacts after a penalty shootout against Uruguay during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match in Las Vegas, Saturday, July 6, 2024. Uruguay's Mathias Olivera celebrates defeating Brazil in a penalty shootout in a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match in Las Vegas, Saturday, July 6, 2024. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images/AFP Brazil's Lucas Paqueta and Uruguay's Manuel Ugarte battle …

BRA v COL, Copa America 2024: Brazil and red-hot Colombia brace for heated Group D clash
5 months, 3 weeks ago

BRA v COL, Copa America 2024: Brazil and red-hot Colombia brace for heated Group D clash

The Hindu  

Five-times World Cup champion Brazil and in-form Colombia meet in North California on Tuesday in a highly-anticipated Copa America clash with more than just the Group D lead on the line. The rise of Richard Rios, Jhon Arias and Jefferson Lerma gave Colombia the balance it needed, its run including wins over Spain and Germany and a dramatic fightback against …

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 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 …

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 win bid to become 2027 Women’s World Cup hosts
7 months, 1 week ago

Brazil win bid to become 2027 Women’s World Cup hosts

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Brazil will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup. …

Colombia’s Barranquilla removed as host of 2027 Pan American Games
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Colombia’s Barranquilla removed as host of 2027 Pan American Games

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The Colombian city of Barranquilla was stripped on Wednesday of its rights to host the next edition of the Pan American Games in 2027. Panam Sports, the executive body that organizes the largest multi-sports event in the Americas, said in a statement it made the decision after the city failed once more to comply with its …

Messi walks off in protest, Brazil vs Argentina World Cup qualifier delayed after ugly fight in Maracana stands
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi walks off in protest, Brazil vs Argentina World Cup qualifier delayed after ugly fight in Maracana stands

Hindustan Times  

There was a 30-minute delay in the kickoff of the Brazil vs Argentina FIFA World Cup qualifier match due to clashes among rival supporters in the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Messi-led Argentina team walks off after clashes broke out in the Maracana stands The Brazil and Argentina players had lined up for their respective national anthems when the …

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 …

Argentina eyes Di Maria and Brazil tests Jesus ahead of World Cup qualifying clash
1 year, 1 month ago

Argentina eyes Di Maria and Brazil tests Jesus ahead of World Cup qualifying clash

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Argentina and Brazil tested new options up front on Saturday for their World Cup qualifying match next week, an encounter that could give the losing side a bitter ending to 2023. Lionel Messi’s Argentina lost to Uruguay on Thursday its first match since it hoisted the World Cup trophy in Qatar, while the host of the …

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 …

Brazil has 3 teams in Copa Libertadores semifinals
2 years, 4 months ago

Brazil has 3 teams in Copa Libertadores semifinals

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazilian teams are once again dominating the Copa Libertadores and have secured three spots in this year’s semifinals of South America’s top club soccer competition. Argentina’s Velez beat Talleres in both legs to secure its place among the last four with a 4-2 aggregate win. The Copa Sudamericana, the second most prestigious tournament in the region, will …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Brazil, Argentina on the cusp of booking Qatar ticket
3 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Brazil, Argentina on the cusp of booking Qatar ticket

Firstpost  

After their trip to Uruguay, Argentina, unbeaten in 25 matches, host Brazil next week and victories in both could be enough to book their ticket to Qatar. Montevideo, Uruguay: Brazil host Colombia in Sao Paulo on Thursday knowing victory will book their ticket to Qatar with six World Cup qualifiers to spare following a near perfect record so far. Even …

Ecuador’s Barcelona joins 3 Brazilian clubs in Copa semis
3 years, 4 months ago

Ecuador’s Barcelona joins 3 Brazilian clubs in Copa semis

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Barcelona of Ecuador advanced to the Copa Libertadores semifinals by the narrowest of margins to prevent a complete Brazilian domination of the final four. The Ecuadorian club advanced on away goals after a 1-1 home draw with Brazil’s Fluminense on Thursday following a 2-2 draw last week in Rio de Janeiro. Flamengo, Palmeiras and Atlético Mineiro had …

Messi’s Argentina beats Brazil 1-0, wins Copa America title
3 years, 5 months ago

Messi’s Argentina beats Brazil 1-0, wins Copa America title

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Two long droughts ended on Saturday at the Copa America final: Argentina won its first major title since 1993 after a 1-0 win against Brazil. When Argentina opened the scoring in a rare Brazil defensive mistake and Di Maria’s classy finish, the match became more physical and Argentina successfully stopped the ball from getting to Neymar. …

Argentina vs Brazil Live Streaming Copa America Final 2021: How to Watch ARG vs BRA online on SonyLiv
3 years, 5 months ago

Argentina vs Brazil Live Streaming Copa America Final 2021: How to Watch ARG vs BRA online on SonyLiv

India TV News  

Argentina vs Brazil Copa America Final Live Streaming: How to Watch ARG vs BRA match online on SonyLIV Copa America 2021 Final Live StreamingL Brazil and Argentina are set to clash for the fifth time in a tournament final. The much-awaited "Messi vs Neymar" contest determine which team will carry the Copa America trophy out of the Maracana Stadium on …

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 …

Brazil Vs Argentina: A Copa America Final That Divides The State Of Kerala In Two Halves
3 years, 5 months ago

Brazil Vs Argentina: A Copa America Final That Divides The State Of Kerala In Two Halves

ABP News  

Rio de Janeiro: The Copa America Final is just around the corner. The football-crazy southern state of Kerala is geared up to watch two of their favourite teams go against each other in the final of Copa America 2021. Finding public posters in open areas during Football World Cup and Copa America is a common sight in Kerala. Let's see …

Copa America 2021 Semi-final: Nicolas Otamendi Shares Celebratory Snippets from Dressing Room after Argentina's Win over Colombia
3 years, 5 months ago

Copa America 2021 Semi-final: Nicolas Otamendi Shares Celebratory Snippets from Dressing Room after Argentina's Win over Colombia

News 18  

Argentina will renew hostilities with old rivals Brazil in the summit clash of the 2021 Copa America after defeating Colombia on penalties on Wednesday. With the win, the La Albiceleste were over the moon, meanwhile Argentine defender Nicolas Otamendi shared snippets to show the exuberant atmosphere in the dressing room. Watch it here: View this post on Instagram A post …

Copa America 2021: Emiliano Martinez's heroics help Argentina edge Colombia on penalties, set up final with Brazil
3 years, 5 months ago

Copa America 2021: Emiliano Martinez's heroics help Argentina edge Colombia on penalties, set up final with Brazil

Firstpost  

Argentina won their semi-final against Colombia 3-2 on penalties after three saves by goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Brasilia: It will be Lionel Messi’s Argentina against Neymar’s Brazil in the Copa America final on Saturday at the historic Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. “It was an objective to play all the matches and now we will try to win this final.” …

Brazil beats Peru 1-0 to advance to Copa America final
3 years, 5 months ago

Brazil beats Peru 1-0 to advance to Copa America final

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s players didn’t want to take part in the Copa America. In the final,” he added, laughing, “Brazil will win.” Argentina faces Colombia in the other semifinal on Tuesday. Brazil gave the impression it could score when it wanted against Peru, which it beat 4-0 in the group stage and 3-1 in the final two years. …

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 …

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: Confident Brazil Takes on Peru in First Semifinal
3 years, 5 months ago

Copa America: Confident Brazil Takes on Peru in First Semifinal

News 18  

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 Seleo thrashed 4-0 two weeks ago in the group stage. Brazil and …

Confident Brazil takes on Peru in Copa America semifinals
3 years, 5 months ago

Confident Brazil takes on Peru in Copa America semifinals

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — 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 …

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 changes Maracana pitch amid criticism
3 years, 5 months ago

Copa America changes Maracana pitch amid criticism

The Hindu  

South American soccer body CONMEBOL said on Saturday it is upgrading the Maracana stadium pitch for the Copa America final amid criticism of other fields of play in the tournament. After Thursday's 2-1 win against Colombia, Tite said the pitch of the arena was “unacceptable.” CONMEBOL fined him $5,000 the next day for criticising the organisation of the tournament, which …

Copa America Changes Maracana Pitch Amid Mounting Criticism
3 years, 5 months ago

Copa America Changes Maracana Pitch Amid Mounting Criticism

News 18  

South American football association CONMEBOL said on Saturday it is upgrading the Maracan stadium pitch for the Copa America final amid criticism of other fields of play in the tournament. Weeks ago, after Brazil became last-minute hosts of Copa America, organizers scheduled seven matches for the Nilton Santos stadium in Rio precisely because the pitch at the Maracana was worn …

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 …

Brazil opens Copa America with 3-0 win over Venezuela
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazil opens Copa America with 3-0 win over Venezuela

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazil kicked off a Copa America tournament that has been opposed by some members of its own team with a 3-0 win over Venezuela on Sunday. South American soccer’s governing body, CONMEBOL, chose Brazil as host less than two weeks ago, despite its alarming COVID-19 figures, after Argentina and Colombia were dropped as co-hosts. “It is obvious …

Chile's Sanchez out of Copa America group stage with injury
3 years, 6 months ago

Chile's Sanchez out of Copa America group stage with injury

Hindustan Times  

Striker Alexis Sanchez will not travel to Brazil with the rest of the Chile squad and will miss at least the group stage of Copa America due to a calf injury. Chile's national team said in a statement on Saturday that 32-year-old Sanchez felt muscular soreness in a calf after a training session. “The recovery time goes beyond the Copa …

Firmino out and Paquetá in for Brazil’s Copa America opener
3 years, 6 months ago

Firmino out and Paquetá in for Brazil’s Copa America opener

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazil is starting Lucas Paquetá up front instead of the experienced Roberto Firmino against Venezuela in their Copa America opener on Sunday, coach Tite said. Brazil is the emergency host of a troubled Copa America which starts on Sunday after original hosts Colombia and Argentina were pulled. The coach revealed he asked the then president of the …

Committed Brazil a favorite to defend Copa America title
3 years, 6 months ago

Committed Brazil a favorite to defend Copa America title

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazil’s international players were reluctant to play in the Copa America on home soil. And if South American World Cup qualifiers are anything to go by, the Copa America title is Brazil’s to lose. But at soccer, deserving doesn’t count.” Argentina hasn’t won a major title since the 1993 Copa America. Peru, the 2019 Copa America runner-up, …

Copa America 2021: Brazil Supreme Court gives green light to tournament despite COVID-19 pandemic
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America 2021: Brazil Supreme Court gives green light to tournament despite COVID-19 pandemic

Firstpost  

Various judges however ordered the government to take additional safety measures. Brasília: Brazil’s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday the country can host the Copa America despite the coronavirus pandemic, clearing the way for the troubled football tournament to go ahead in three days. The Supreme Court petitions were filed by the national metalworkers’ union, the Brazilian Socialist Party and the …

Brazil's top court allows Copa America despite virus worries
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazil's top court allows Copa America despite virus worries

The Hindu  

Brazil’s Supreme Court on Thursday gave its go-ahead for the Copa America to kick off here despite the country's alarming COVID-19 figures. The court rejected two suits against holding the tourney in Brazil, considering that authorisation of the games is a decision made by officials in the State where they will be played; all four governors in Copa America locations …

Brazil top court greenlights Copa America despite COVID fears
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazil top court greenlights Copa America despite COVID fears

Al Jazeera  

The Supreme Court clears the way for the one-year delayed and relocated football tournament to go ahead in three days. Brazil’s Supreme Court has ruled that the country can host the Copa America despite the coronavirus pandemic, clearing the way for the troubled football tournament to go ahead in three days. In an extraordinary virtual session held on Thursday, a …

Copa America's fate rests in hands of Brazil Supreme Court amid surge in country's COVID-19 cases
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America's fate rests in hands of Brazil Supreme Court amid surge in country's COVID-19 cases

Firstpost  

Already delayed by 12 months because of the pandemic, the Copa America nearly unravelled when original co-hosts Colombia and Argentina fell through at the last minute — the former because of violent anti-government protests, the latter because of a surge of COVID-19. Brasilia: Brazil’s Supreme Court opened an extraordinary session on Thursday to decide whether the Copa America can go …

Neymar to lead Brazil for Copa America, Thiago Silva included
3 years, 6 months ago

Neymar to lead Brazil for Copa America, Thiago Silva included

The Hindu  

Neymar will spearhead Brazil's attack for Copa America, with veteran defender Thiago Silva also included despite a recent injury. The Copa America final will be on July 10 at the same Maracana stadium where Brazil beat Germany on penalties to secure the title then. Brazil is scheduled to open the Copa America on Sunday against Venezuela in Brasilia with no …

Brazil players agree to play Copa America, criticise handling of venue switch
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazil players agree to play Copa America, criticise handling of venue switch

The Hindu  

The Brazilian football team criticised the last-minute decision to switch the Copa America to Brazil from Argentina amid a surge in novel coronavirus infections but said it would play in the 10-nation tournament which kicks off in Brasilia on Sunday. Brazil was unexpectedly chosen to stage the Copa America after co-host Colombia was removed amid ongoing civil unrest and Argentina …

Brazil squad agrees to play in Copa America despite concerns
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazil squad agrees to play in Copa America despite concerns

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazil’s national soccer squad has agreed to play in the Copa America despite expressing concerns over the late decision to stage the continental tournament in its home country. Players used social media to publish a message saying they are “unsatisfied” with South American soccer’s governing body, CONMEBOL, which decided to move the tournament to Brazil after Colombia …

Brazilian Players Have Decided to Take Part in Copa America: Reports
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazilian Players Have Decided to Take Part in Copa America: Reports

News 18  

The Brazilian national team will play in the Copa America, media reports said Monday, ending rumors they would boycott the tournament, which is being organized on their home soil in a last-minute, pandemic-defying rush. However, instead of a boycott, they will make their grievances known in a joint statement Tuesday night after their World Cup qualifier against Paraguay, reported leading …

Argentina confirms Copa America participation despite Covid-19 fears
3 years, 6 months ago

Argentina confirms Copa America participation despite Covid-19 fears

The Hindu  

Argentina on Sunday confirmed it would participate in the Copa America in neighbouring Brazil despite concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. The country was originally due to host the continental showpiece alongside Colombia but a week ago South American football's governing body CONMEBOL moved the tournament to Brazil. Argentina "confirms its participation in the Copa America, as is reflected by its …

Copa America 2021: Rio de Janeiro mayor says he could cancel games if COVID-19 cases rise
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America 2021: Rio de Janeiro mayor says he could cancel games if COVID-19 cases rise

Firstpost  

Seven matches are scheduled to take place at the stadium, including a semi-final. The mayor of Rio de Janeiro said on Friday that he would not hesitate to cancel Copa America matches scheduled in his city if the Covid-19 pandemic worsened. “I don’t see any advantage in hosting Copa America matches,” said Mayor Eduardo Paes during his weekly press briefing …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2022: Richarlison, Neymar score as Brazil beat Ecuador amid off-field crisis
3 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2022: Richarlison, Neymar score as Brazil beat Ecuador amid off-field crisis

Firstpost  

They now lead the round-robin tournament with 15 points, four ahead of second-place Argentina. Sao Paulo: Amid a possible player revolt, Brazil beat Ecuador 2-0 on Friday to win their fifth consecutive match in South American World Cup qualifying. Tite’s post-match press conference was one of the team’s most anticipated in years after he spent the day hearing rumours he …

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