Copa America 2021: Stars who could emerge
4 years, 9 months ago

Copa America 2021: Stars who could emerge

The Hindu  

Squads for the upcoming Copa America could look vastly different by the time the tournament comes around following its postponement. Nehuen Perez might well have gone to the 2020 Copa America, having been called up for the first time late last year after promising loan spells away from Atletico Madrid, but he could soon find himself nudged back down the pecking order. JORGE CARRASCAL Rossi's LAFC team-mates Eddie Segura and Eduard Atuesta both appear set for first Colombia caps, but Jorge Carrascal might now have nudged to the front of that queue. REINIER It might seem a long shot for a player who has yet to feature for Real Madrid's first team and started only twice at the Pre-Olympic Tournament to be playing for Brazil's senior side in just over a year's time.

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Copa America 2024: Argentina coach Scaloni calls for a violence-free final
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Argentina coach Scaloni calls for a violence-free final

The Hindu  

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni hopes Sunday’s Copa America final will be free from violence after clashes between players and fans marred the last-four match between Colombia and Uruguay. Scaloni voiced his support for the Uruguay players involved in the incident after the Uruguayan Football Association said their family members had been assaulted by Colombian fans in the stands. Argentina forward …

Copa América 2024: Argentina wins Miami final marred by chaotic crowd scenes and tearful Messi goodbye
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Five breakout stars from the 2024 Copa America: From explosive wingers to a slide-tackling sensation
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Five breakout stars from the 2024 Copa America: From explosive wingers to a slide-tackling sensation

New York Times  

International tournaments — where careers are made. GO DEEPER 'He looked like a Spartan warrior': When Colombia boss Nestor Lorenzo played for Swindon Town On the right side of the midfield three, Rios is the zip to Jefferson Lerma’s brawn, the defensive bite alongside Jhon Arias’ tip-tapping feet. Costa Rica’s golden generation may be fizzling out with age, but their …

Copa America 2024 results after Argentina win title
6 months ago

Copa America 2024 results after Argentina win title

New York Times  

The 2024 Copa America has crowned a champion. Favorites Argentina and Colombia met in the final as the tournament reaches its business end in the United States with Lionel Messi’s running out winners to take the overall record outright with 16 titles. Colombia had impressed everyone with James Rodriguez rolling back the years and starring but could do nothing as …

Copa America 2024: Smooth sailing for Argentina, Uruguay emerges as credible challengers
6 months 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 2024: Qualification scenarios after matchday 2; How can teams reach quarterfinals?
6 months, 1 week ago

Copa America 2024: Qualification scenarios after matchday 2; How can teams reach quarterfinals?

The Hindu  

Being held in the United States of America, the Copa America 2024 has already started to throw up some surprises. Here is what each team in the Copa America 2024 needs to do to qualify for the quarterfinals: Group A Argentina: Lionel Scaloni’s men have qualified for the quarterfinals as group toppers. Chile: It was knocked out of the tournament …

Copa America 2024, complete points table after group stage: Brazil, Colombia qualify from Group D
6 months, 1 week ago

Copa America 2024, complete points table after group stage: Brazil, Colombia qualify from Group D

The Hindu  

The 2024 edition of the Copa America is being held in the United States of America, with 16 teams competing to lift the coveted title. Colombia became the third team after Argentina and Venezuela to book a quarterfinal berth after its 3-0 win against Costa Rica in its Group D match, which took its points-tally to six points from two …

Copa America 2024: Brazil bounces back with a win, eliminates Paraguay
6 months, 1 week ago

Copa America 2024: Brazil bounces back with a win, eliminates Paraguay

The Hindu  

Vinícius Junior scored two first-half goals to lead Brazil to a 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night and put itself in position to advance out of Group D in the Copa America. As it happened: Brazil vs Paraguay Highlights, Copa America 2024 There were plenty of tense moments with five yellow cards and a red handed out. Brazil also …

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 …

Copa America 2024: Peru plays out goalless draw against Chile in Group A
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Peru plays out goalless draw against Chile in Group A

The Hindu  

Chile had goalkeeper Claudio Bravo to thank for securing a 0-0 draw against Peru in its Copa America 2024 opener on Saturday in a result that left Group A wide open. The teams nullified each other in a bruising first half that was low on quality, with the best chance falling to Chile’s Alexis Sanchez in the 15th minute, but …

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

Lionel Messi takes center stage again for Copa America
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Lionel Messi takes center stage again for Copa America

The Hindu  

World champions Argentina get an expanded Copa America under way on Thursday with Lionel Messi looking to add a second continental title in what is almost certainly his final appearance in the tournament. Argentina have won the Copa 15 times but only once, in 2021, during the Messi era and coach Lionel Scaloni has stuck largely with his World Cup-winning …

Argentina vs Canada, Copa America 2024: Predicted lineups; Team news ahead of ARG v CAN Group A match
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina vs Canada, Copa America 2024: Predicted lineups; Team news ahead of ARG v CAN Group A match

The Hindu  

The Copa America 2024 is about to kick-off with the clash between defending champion Argentina and tournament newcomer Canada at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, United States. PREVIEW | Argentina enter as favorites after winning Copa America 2021 and the FIFA World Cup 2022, giving Messi two long-sought-after international trophies. On the other hand, Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has …

Lionel Messi could be playing in his final tournament with Argentina at Copa America
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Lionel Messi could be playing in his final tournament with Argentina at Copa America

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — It’s sad but true, Copa America could mark Lionel Messi’s final chapter with Argentina’s national soccer team. And I enjoy the little details that I know that when I don’t play anymore, I’m going to miss.” Ángel di Maria, a 36-year-old winger who has played alongside Messi for years with the national team, is sure to …

Copa América 2024 bigger than European Championship? Lionel Messi knows it is
6 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 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 …

US views Copa America as last big challenge before hosting 2026 World Cup
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US views Copa America as last big challenge before hosting 2026 World Cup

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — In a region that provides few tests, the United States views the Copa America as its last significant challenge ahead of the 2026 World Cup. “A World Cup on home soil is the biggest thing that you know we’ll probably do in our career,” star attacker Christian Pulisic said. “It’s a special time for this sport in …

Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina still hungry for titles ahead of Copa America
6 months, 3 weeks 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
7 months 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, 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 …

Picking the USMNT’s 23-man roster 100 days out from the 2024 Copa America
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Picking the USMNT’s 23-man roster 100 days out from the 2024 Copa America

New York Times  

Should USMNT call up a Burnley winger to stop him from representing Italy, Canada or Nigeria? The Copa America is just 100 days away, so six of our writers have done the hard work for Berhalter and chosen the 23 players they would pick for this summer’s tournament on home soil… How to follow the Copa America on The Athletic… …

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

Copa America 2024 draw: Argentina, Brazil in Pot 1, seedings, timing, live streaming info
1 year, 1 month ago

Copa America 2024 draw: Argentina, Brazil in Pot 1, seedings, timing, live streaming info

The Hindu  

Defending champion Argentina, Brazil, the United States and Mexico will learn their first-round opponents in next year’s Copa América when a draw is held on Friday early morning. Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, the United States of America have qualified for Copa America 2024 so far. Copa America 2024 will be played …

With Copa America qualification set, the USMNT must identify players beyond nucleus
1 year, 1 month ago

With Copa America qualification set, the USMNT must identify players beyond nucleus

New York Times  

The U.S. men’s national team went into this November window knowing, above all else, it needed to qualify for the Copa America. The U.S. — now also without starting midfielder Weston McKennie, who left camp due to a knee injury — held a 1-0 lead until right back Sergiño Dest melted down on the field in the 39th minute, picking …

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, 11 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 …

Copa America 2021: Rio de Janiero to allow fans to attend Brazil-Argentina final in Maracana Stadium
3 years, 6 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 Semi-final: Nicolas Otamendi Shares Celebratory Snippets from Dressing Room after Argentina's Win over Colombia
3 years, 6 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: Brazil fans not really in mood for tournament despite team reaching final
3 years, 6 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 prefer Euro 2020 over Copa America
3 years, 6 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 Alexis Sanchez return for Brazil vs Chile face off
3 years, 6 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: 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, …

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 …

Copa America 2021: Tournament rocked by Venezuela COVID-19 outbreak; three Bolivian players also test positive
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America 2021: Tournament rocked by Venezuela COVID-19 outbreak; three Bolivian players also test positive

Firstpost  

The South American football confederation, CONMEBOL, later updated the total, saying 13 members of the Venezuelan delegation had tested positive. Brasília: At least eight players from the Venezuelan national football team have tested positive for COVID-19, the Brazilian health minister said Saturday, a day before they play the opening match of the Copa America against hosts Brazil. Health Minister Marcelo …

Messi, Di Maria and Aguero in Argentina's Copa America squad
3 years, 6 months ago

Messi, Di Maria and Aguero in Argentina's Copa America squad

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Angel Di Maria are headlining the Argentina squad that will head to Brazil for the Copa America, seeking their national team's first major title since 1993. Defender Juan Foyth and striker Lucas Ocampos are the most notable absentees from the 28-player squad, despite featuring regularly since Lionel Scaloni became head coach in 2018. Scaloni's squad …

How Copa found its way amid Covid and other challenges
3 years, 6 months ago

How Copa found its way amid Covid and other challenges

The Hindu  

Sports events have been cancelled or disrupted by a myriad of complications over the years, including war, plague, economic uncertainty and political boycotts, but the series of events that have beset this year's Copa America takes some beating. The oldest international tournament in world football, the Copa America is South America's equivalent of the European Championship and is a big …

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 …

Brazilian Players Have Decided to Take Part in Copa America: Reports
3 years, 7 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, 7 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 full schedule: List of fixtures, kickoff time, venues, where to watch, live stream matches
3 years, 7 months ago

Copa America 2021 full schedule: List of fixtures, kickoff time, venues, where to watch, live stream matches

The Hindu  

Host Brazil will open its Copa America 2021 campaign against Venezuela in the capital Brasilia on June 14 while the final will be played at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium, the South American Football Confederation said on Wednesday. The tournament, held over from last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was shifted to Brazil on Monday after original co-hosts Argentina …

Brazil to host Copa America after co-hosts Argentina and Colombia stripped of rights due to rising COVID-19 cases, street protests
3 years, 7 months ago

Brazil to host Copa America after co-hosts Argentina and Colombia stripped of rights due to rising COVID-19 cases, street protests

Firstpost  

CONMEBOL said on Twitter that the tournament is confirmed to take place between 13 June and 10 July. Brazil will host Copa America for the second consecutive time after Colombia and Argentina were stripped of hosting rights for the tournament. South American football body CONMEBOL announced the decision on Monday hours after it ruled out Argentina amid an increase in …

Copa America 2021 to be played in Brazil between June 13 and July 10
3 years, 7 months ago

Copa America 2021 to be played in Brazil between June 13 and July 10

The Hindu  

FULL SCHEDULE HERE: CONMEBOL has announced that Copa America 2021 will be played in Brazil, with the body confirming the tournament will be held between June 13 and July 10. The host country for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the iconic Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro was the venue where the World Cup final was held. Now with the …

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