Rodriguez out of Colombia squad for Copa America
3 years, 7 months ago

Rodriguez out of Colombia squad for Copa America

Hindustan Times  

James Rodriguez criticised the Colombian Football Federation on Friday after being cut from the squad for the Copa America and two World Cup qualifiers in June, with the Everton midfielder saying he would be fit enough to play in the tournament. The federation earlier said Rodriguez was "not at the optimum level of competition" and would not join coach Reinaldo Rueda’s squad either for the Copa America that starts on June 13 or the Qatar 2022 qualifiers away in Peru on June 3 and at home to Argentina five days later. Rodriguez, however, said that while he may not be at full fitness for the Peru game he would be fit to face Argentina and "of course ready for the Copa America". Colombia were meant to co-host the Copa America with Argentina but civil unrest there prompted the South American Football Confederation to remove them as joint hosts.

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James Rodriguez terminates contract at Rayo Vallecano, available for free in January transfer window
4 days, 20 hours ago

James Rodriguez terminates contract at Rayo Vallecano, available for free in January transfer window

The Hindu  

James Rodriguez, the top scorer at the FIFA World Cup 2014 and the runner-up at Copa America 2024, became a free agent after terminating his contract at La Liga side Rayo Vallecano, according to multiple reports in Spain. He played 125 times for Los Blancos, winning nine major trophies with them, including two UEFA Champions League titles, two European Super …

Five Uruguay players suspended after Copa America brawl; Nunez banned for five games, Bentancur four
4 months, 2 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. …

Argentina vs Colombia highlights in pictures, Copa America 2024 final: Lionel Messi, James Rodriguez photos, gallery
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina vs Colombia highlights in pictures, Copa America 2024 final: Lionel Messi, James Rodriguez photos, gallery

The Hindu  

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 14: Angel Di Maria of Argentina celebrates with the trophy after the team's victory in the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Final match between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium on July 14, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images/AFP MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 14: Alejandro Garnacho of Argentina and Valentin Carboni of …

Argentina vs Colombia, Copa America 2024 final tactical preview: Where the match could be won or lost
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Argentina vs Colombia, Copa America 2024 final tactical preview: Where the match could be won or lost

The Hindu  

It all began at this stage. Category Argentina stats Colombia stats Passes per sequence 4.3 3.3 Direct speed 0.97 1.28 Average possession 66.6% 57.3% Possession stats while ahead 50.7% 51.9% Pass percentage under high press 80.7% 78.3% Data courtesy: Opta Both sides have resorted to aggressive counter-pressing throughout the tournament. From an attacking perspective, it has enabled Argentina and Colombia …

Copa America 2024: CONMEBOL opens investigation into Colombia vs Uruguay semifinal brawl
5 months, 4 weeks 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 …

James Rodríguez is enjoying a stunning revival with Colombia at Copa América
5 months, 4 weeks ago

James Rodríguez is enjoying a stunning revival with Colombia at Copa América

Associated Press  

Luis Díaz was unable to control his excitement — and tears — when talking about James Rodríguez, the key player in Colombia’s journey to the Copa America final against Argentina on Sunday. But Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo put his faith in him and James has rewarded that by reemerging as, arguably, the best player at the tournament, establishing himself as …

Copa America 2024: CONMEBOL Releases Official Statement On Violence During Colombia Vs Uruguay Match
5 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Uruguay's Darwin Nunez gets into ugly brawl with crowd, punches exchanged with fans at Copa America
6 months ago

Uruguay's Darwin Nunez gets into ugly brawl with crowd, punches exchanged with fans at Copa America

India TV News  

A huge controversy erupted in the Uruguay-Colombia Copa America semi-final when a group of fans clashed with Uruguayan players in North Carolina before the security personnel had to step in. After Colombia sealed a 1-0 victory in the semi-finals, videos flooded of Uruguay's forward Darwin Nunez climbing up the stands and exchanging proper blows. Uruguay's captain Jose Maria Gimenez reckoned …

Uruguay vs Colombia, Copa America 2024: Key battles to look out for in URU v COL semifinal
6 months ago

Uruguay vs Colombia, Copa America 2024: Key battles to look out for in URU v COL semifinal

The Hindu  

Uruguay and Colombia play each other in a Copa America 2024 semifinal on Wednesday at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Here are some key battles on the pitch that can significantly impact the outcome of this semifinal between Uruguay and Colombia: Guillermo Varela-Luis Diaz Right-back Guillermo Varela will mostly likely be thronged into action as a …

Colombia cruises past Panama 5-0 in Copa America to advance to the semifinals
6 months ago

Colombia cruises past Panama 5-0 in Copa America to advance to the semifinals

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jhon Córdoba, James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz scored goals during a dominant first half to spark Colombia to a 5-0 win over Panama in the quarterfinals of the Copa America on Saturday. Colombia was awarded the penalty after Panama goalie Orlando Mosquera tripped up Colombia’s Jhon Arias, who was sprinting to save the ball from going out …

Copa America 2024: Colombia beats Panama to reach semifinals
6 months ago

Copa America 2024: Colombia beats Panama to reach semifinals

The Hindu  

Jhon Córdoba, James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz scored goals during a dominant first half to spark Colombia to a 5-0 win over Panama in the quarterfinals of the Copa America on Saturday. Colombia was awarded the penalty after Panama goalie Orlando Mosquera tripped up Colombia’s Jhon Arias, who was sprinting to save the ball from going out of bounds near …

Copa America 2024: Ecuador sacks Spanish coach Sanchez after quarterfinal exit
6 months ago

Copa America 2024: Ecuador sacks Spanish coach Sanchez after quarterfinal exit

The Hindu  

Ecuador has sacked head coach Felix Sanchez in the wake of Thursday’s Copa America quarterfinal defeat by Argentina, the country’s football federation said. Ecuador reached the last eight for the third time in the last four editions but was knocked out by the defending champions in a penalty shootout after the match ended 1-1. The Spaniard, who guided Qatar to …

Copa America 2024: Brazil reaches quarterfinals after 1-1 draw against Colombia
6 months, 1 week ago

Copa America 2024: Brazil reaches quarterfinals after 1-1 draw against Colombia

The Hindu  

Brazil played out an action-packed 1-1 draw with Colombia in California on Tuesday to set up a mouth-watering Copa America quarter-final against Uruguay. Daniel Munoz’s first-half strike for Colombia cancelled out an impressive early free kick from Brazil’s Raphinha. The match between Colombia, unbeaten since March 2022, and five-time World Cup winner Brazil lived up to its firecracker billing as …

Argentina vs Peru, Copa America 2024: Predicted lineups; Formations; Team news ahead of ARG v PER Group A match
6 months, 1 week ago

Argentina vs Peru, Copa America 2024: Predicted lineups; Formations; Team news ahead of ARG v PER Group A match

The Hindu  

Argentina will clash against Peru in their third Copa America 2024 Group A match at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday. Alejandro Garnacho, Lucas Martinez Quarta, German Pezzella, Exequiel Palacios and Guido Rodriguez are yet to play a single minute for Argentina in this edition of the Copa America. Paolo Guerrero - three-time Copa America Golden Boot winner …

Claudio Bravo makes 4 saves as Chile plays Peru to a scoreless draw in Copa America
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

A look at the teams in the Copa America
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Brazil adds three players to Copa America squad, injured Ederson replaced
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Colombia’s James Rodriguez joins Sao Paulo on free transfer
1 year, 5 months ago

Colombia’s James Rodriguez joins Sao Paulo on free transfer

The Hindu  

Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez has signed for Sao Paulo after being released by Olympiakos Piraeus in April, the Brazilian Serie A club announced on Saturday. The 32-year-old signed a two-year contract, making it his fourth club in as many seasons after joining Everton in 2021 for a season-long spell before being sold to Qatari side Al-Rayyan and then joining Olympiakos …

Colombia edges Uruguay on penalties to reach Copa semis
3 years, 6 months ago

Colombia edges Uruguay on penalties to reach Copa semis

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Two penalty shootout saves by goalkeeper David Ospina put Colombia in the semifinals of Copa America on Saturday after a 0-0 draw with Uruguay in regular time and kept alive its hopes of a first Copa title since 2001. The 4-2 shootout win at the Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia also broke Colombia’s bad luck in …

Rising Uruguay to face struggling Colombia at Copa America quarterfinals
3 years, 6 months ago

Rising Uruguay to face struggling Colombia at Copa America quarterfinals

India TV News  

Recovering Uruguay will face a concerned Colombia team on Saturday at the Copa America quarterfinals. Experienced Uruguay coach Óscar Tabárez, who has held the job for more than a decade, said he is optimistic his team will keep improving for the knockout stage. Colombia's hopes were high when the team was beating Brazil for most of their group stage encounter, …

Copa America: Ecuador draws with Brazil, qualifies for Copa America last eight
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America: Ecuador draws with Brazil, qualifies for Copa America last eight

The Hindu  

Brazil failed to win for the first time in 11 games but still qualified top in Group B for the quarterfinals of the Copa America after drawing 1-1 with Ecuador in Goiania on Sunday. RELATED| Lucas Paqueta was a bright presence in a team that missed Neymar's creativity going forward but most of the replacements failed to impress even though …

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: Yerry Mina Own Goal Condemns Colombia to Peru Loss, Covid-hit Venezuela Earn Big Draw
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America: Yerry Mina Own Goal Condemns Colombia to Peru Loss, Covid-hit Venezuela Earn Big Draw

News 18  

Peru bounced back from their opening 4-0 defeat to Brazil to stun Colombia 2-1 thanks to a Yerry Mina own goal. Colombia were given a lifeline early in the second half when Borja got in behind Peru’s defense only to be brought down in the penalty area by a rash challenge from goalkeeper Pedro Gallese. Yet 10 minutes later Peru …

Copa America: Peru shock Colombia to keep quarter-finals hope alive
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America: Peru shock Colombia to keep quarter-finals hope alive

India TV News  

Peru beat Colombia 2-1 on Sunday to keep alive its chances of advancing to the knockout stage of Copa America. "This gives us a lot of hope in what is to come at this Copa America," Peru defender Renato Tapia said. “We are in a good position, but we have to keep rowing to go farther.” Peru lost 4-0 to …

Copa America: Guido Rodriguez gives Argentina edge in tense derby win over Uruguay
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America: Guido Rodriguez gives Argentina edge in tense derby win over Uruguay

Firstpost  

The victory sent Argentina joint top of Group A with Chile on four points while Uruguay remain pointless. Guido Rodriguez scored the only goal of the game as Argentina edged past fierce local rivals Uruguay in a disappointing Copa America clash on Friday. Six time Balon d’Or winner Lionel Messi had the first real chance, cutting in from the right …

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, 7 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, …

Brazil players agree to play Copa America, criticise handling of venue switch
3 years, 7 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, 7 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 …

CONMEBOL to decide on Copa America venue next week
3 years, 7 months ago

CONMEBOL to decide on Copa America venue next week

The Hindu  

A decision on who will host next month’s Copa America will be made by next week. Chile could join Argentina as co-host, the South American Football Confederation said on Thursday. But CONMEBOL removed Colombia as co-host last week due to the ongoing civil unrest there. "It may be one part in Chile and another in Argentina or all in one …

Argentina offers to host Copa America after Colombia's exit
3 years, 7 months ago

Argentina offers to host Copa America after Colombia's exit

The Hindu  

Argentina offered to stage the entire Copa America after Colombia was dropped as a tournament co-host last week. Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez introduced “a strict protocol so Copa America is held in this country” to Alejandro Dominguez, the head of South American soccer's governing body CONMEBOL, both parties said in a statement. Argentina is facing a surge of coronavirus infections, …

Copa America 2021: No postponement, CONMEBOL says after co-hosts Colombia withdraw
3 years, 7 months ago

Copa America 2021: No postponement, CONMEBOL says after co-hosts Colombia withdraw

Firstpost  

The games that were to be played in Colombia in the 13 June - 10 July event will instead be moved to Argentina, CONMEBOL said Asuncion, Paraguay: South American football’s governing body CONMEBOL on Thursday rejected a request by Colombia to postpone the Copa America 2021 tournament it is co-hosting with Argentina. The games that were to be played in …

Colombia removed as co-host of next month's Copa America
3 years, 7 months ago

Colombia removed as co-host of next month's Copa America

The Hindu  

South American soccer body CONMEBOL announced on Thursday that Colombia will not co-host next month's Copa America, a decision reached less than a month before the opening match and amid a wave of street protests against Colombian President Ivan Duque. CONMEBOL said in a statement it was impossible to postpone the tournament to November and assured it will inform “on …

Colombian players call for league halt due to protests
3 years, 7 months ago

Colombian players call for league halt due to protests

The Hindu  

The union of Colombian footballers called on authorities to halt all domestic matches because of political instability in the country on Thursday, just a month before the Copa America is due to kick off in Colombia and Argentina. Colombia has been hit by a wave of protests since late April with riot police wielding tear gas and stun grenades clashing …

James Rodriguez returns to Colombia squad after four-match absence
5 years, 2 months ago

James Rodriguez returns to Colombia squad after four-match absence

India TV News  

Midfielder James Rodríguez will return to Colombia's national team after a four-match absence for two friendlies in the United States against Peru and Ecuador. Colombia coach Carlos Queiroz announced his squad of 34 players on Tuesday for matches on Nov. 15 against Peru in Miami and four days later against Ecuador in Harrison, New Jersey. Queiroz also called up strikers …

Uruguay vs Peru, Copa America 2019 Preview: Torreira ready to return for quarter-final
5 years, 6 months ago

Uruguay vs Peru, Copa America 2019 Preview: Torreira ready to return for quarter-final

The Hindu  

Lucas Torreira will be fit to face Peru in a boost to Uruguay's hopes of winning Saturday's Copa America quarter-final. Edinson Cavani's late goal secured a crucial three points and the 2011 champion remains unbeaten following a 4-0 crushing of Ecuador and 2-2 draw against Japan. READ: Copa America 2019: Tite slams state of Arena do Gremio pitch Torreira's return …

La Liga: James Rodriguez still in dark over Real Madrid future
5 years, 6 months ago

La Liga: James Rodriguez still in dark over Real Madrid future

The Hindu  

James Rodriguez remains in the dark about his Real Madrid future amid links with an array of European clubs. "I really don't know anything yet," James told Marca following Colombia's 2-0 win over Argentina on Saturday. RELATED | Matthaus backs James to make Serie A switch James played the full 90 minutes of Colombia's Group B opener in Salvador and …

Argentina vs Colombia: Lionel Messi's side undone by James Rodriguez in their opening Copa America match
5 years, 6 months ago

Argentina vs Colombia: Lionel Messi's side undone by James Rodriguez in their opening Copa America match

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 James Rodriguez got the best of Lionel Messi …

Copa America 2019, Uruguay vs Ecuador: Gomez's men first up for 15-time winner
5 years, 6 months ago

Copa America 2019, Uruguay vs Ecuador: Gomez's men first up for 15-time winner

The Hindu  

Uruguay will be aiming to improve on its disappointing group-stage exit from three years ago when it kicks off its 2019 Copa America campaign against Ecuador on Sunday. Boasting a squad including the likes of Diego Godin, Edinson Cavani, Fernando Muslera and Luis Suarez - on course to play a full part in this opener after recovering from knee surgery …

Argentina and Colombia named Copa America 2020 co-hosts
5 years, 9 months ago

Argentina and Colombia named Copa America 2020 co-hosts

The Hindu  

Argentina and Colombia have been confirmed as co-hosts of Copa America 2020. CONMEBOL confirmed on Tuesday that the expanded tournament, comprising 38 matches, 12 more than the current format, will initially be split into two groups of six teams. RELATED | Brazil football legend Pele discharged from hospital These groups will be a South Zone - Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, …

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