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 withdrew due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. RELATED| In a statement posted online early on Wednesday, the Brazil players said they were "not satisfied" with the way the South American Football Confederation handled the decision. “We are against the organisation of the Copa America but we will never say no to playing for Brazil.” RELATED| The statement came soon after Brazil defeated Paraguay 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Asuncion, a result that leaves the side in pole position to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar 2022.

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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, …

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 …

Argentina vs Colombia, Copa America 2024 final tactical preview: Where the match could be won or lost
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Argentina vs Colombia LIVE score, ARG 1-0 COL, streaming info, Copa America 2024 final: When and where to watch Lionel Messi, Preview
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina vs Colombia LIVE score, ARG 1-0 COL, streaming info, Copa America 2024 final: When and where to watch Lionel Messi, Preview

The Hindu  

LIVE UPDATES PREVIEW Lionel Messi is one win from leading Argentina to a record 16th Copa America title. It’ll happen Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium, which hosted two group stage matches and will be the site of seven games during the 2026 World Cup. FOLLOW: LIVE updates from Copa America final between Argentina vs Colombia Ahead of the match, …

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 …

Uruguay vs Colombia: CONMEBOL Open Probe Into Violent Clashes at End of Copa Semi-final
5 months, 1 week ago

Uruguay vs Colombia: CONMEBOL Open Probe Into Violent Clashes at End of Copa Semi-final

News 18  

Copa America organisers CONMEBOL have opened a disciplinary investigation into the “acts of violence” at the end of Wednesday’s semi-final between Uruguay and Colombia in Charlotte. Uruguay’s Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez was among the players who waded into the stands at the Bank of America Stadium and exchanged punches with fans during what CONMEBOL called “unacceptable” scenes. Uruguay central defender …

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 …

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa hits out at Copa America organizers, says it ‘has not been professional’
5 months, 1 week ago

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa hits out at Copa America organizers, says it ‘has not been professional’

New York Times  

Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa lashed out against Copa America organizers on Friday, saying the tournament “has not been professional” as he criticized the security and pitch conditions in the United States. GO DEEPER How Uruguay vs Colombia descended into chaos - and the questions raised by the ugly scenes When asked ahead of Uruguay’s third-place playoff against Canada — …

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 …

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 …

Uruguay vs Brazil, Copa America 2024: Three key battles to look out for in URU v BRA quarterfinal
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Uruguay vs Brazil, Copa America 2024: Three key battles to look out for in URU v BRA quarterfinal

The Hindu  

In a South American special in the Copa America 2024 quarterfinals, Uruguay and Brazil will meet each other on Saturday at the Allegiant Stadium in Nevada, Las Vegas. FOLLOW: LIVE updates of the Copa America 2024 quarterfinal between Uruguay and Brazil With 24 Copa titles between the two heavyweights, both sides have players who can set up brilliant individual battles …

The Copa America quarterfinals will have plenty of intrigue, even if Lionel Messi can’t participate
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The Copa America quarterfinals will have plenty of intrigue, even if Lionel Messi can’t participate

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Lionel Messi’s leg injury was the only major obstacle that fell into Argentina’s path while it rolled through group play and into the Copa America quarterfinals. The 15-time Copa America champion Albiceleste are still the undeniable favorites in the Americas’ biggest soccer tournament when quarterfinal play gets underway, but the other 15-time Copa champs — Uruguay — …

Copa America 2024: Brazil reaches quarterfinals after 1-1 draw against Colombia
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Brazil vs Colombia, Copa America 2024: Predicted lineups; Formations; Team news ahead of BRA v COL Group D match
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Brazil vs Colombia, Copa America 2024: Predicted lineups; Formations; Team news ahead of BRA v COL Group D match

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. FOLLOW: LIVE updates from the Brazil vs Colombia Group D match, Copa America 2024 With Brazil’s quarterfinal place not confirmed, Dorival Junior is expected to field a full-strength team. …

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 …

Uruguay’s coach, Marcelo Bielsa, is suspended for Copa America game against the United States
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Uruguay’s coach, Marcelo Bielsa, is suspended for Copa America game against the United States

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa has been suspended by South American soccer’s governing body for coming out late for the second half of the first two Copa America matches and will miss his team’s game against the United States on Monday. The Confederation of South American Football said Sunday that Bielsa broke tournament rules and it fined the …

Copa America 2024, complete points table after group stage: Brazil, Colombia qualify from Group D
5 months, 3 weeks 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
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Copa America: Inefficient Brazil Held to a 0-0 Draw by Determined Costa Rica
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Copa America: Inefficient Brazil Held to a 0-0 Draw by Determined Costa Rica

The Quint  

There was a lot of criticism for the team heading into the tournament and the draw marked a frustrating start for Brazil's new generation, spearheaded by young talents Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo. Refereeing decisions also added to the frustration, with questionable calls going against Brazil throughout the match. Despite being the underdogs with the youngest squad in the tournament, Los …

BRA vs CRC, Copa America 2024: A fresh start for Brazil after period of turmoil
6 months ago

BRA vs CRC, Copa America 2024: A fresh start for Brazil after period of turmoil

The Hindu  

Brazil opens its 2024 Copa America campaign against Costa Rica on Monday in Los Angeles with a whole new look almost from top to bottom, with Real Madrid’s rising star Vinicius Jr leading a group that was waiting for an opportunity for a fresh start. After a heartbreaking shootout defeat by Croatia in the World Cup quarterfinals at Qatar 2022, …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Pulisic offsets Rodrygo goal as US gains 1-1 tie against Brazil in last Copa America warmup
6 months, 1 week ago

Pulisic offsets Rodrygo goal as US gains 1-1 tie against Brazil in last Copa America warmup

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Four days after one of their worst matches, Christian Pulisic and the U.S. soccer team stopped an 11-game losing streak to Brazil with a spirted 1-1 draw that left them with a positive mindset heading into the Copa America. Pulisic scored in 26th minute to offset Rodrygo’s 17th-minute goal and Matt Turner had 11 saves, the most …

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 …

FIFA threatens to suspend Brazil over confederation president’s removal by court
11 months, 4 weeks ago

FIFA threatens to suspend Brazil over confederation president’s removal by court

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — FIFA warned Brazil on Sunday it could suspend its national teams and clubs from international competitions if an intervention by its soccer body leads to the election of a new president in January. FIFA said in a letter to a Brazilian soccer executive that the country’s soccer body CBF could face suspension if it does not …

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 …

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 soccer body rejects WCup qualifier against Argentina
2 years, 4 months ago

Brazil soccer body rejects WCup qualifier against Argentina

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazil insisted that it won’t play its suspended World Cup qualifying match against Argentina next month, arguing Wednesday that the risks are too high ahead of the tournament in Qatar. The qualifier nearly one year ago in Sao Paulo was stopped by local health officials after six minutes due to COVID-19 protocols regarding four Argentinian players. Brazil …

Brazil friendly match against rival Argentina canceled
2 years, 7 months ago

Brazil friendly match against rival Argentina canceled

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazil’s friendly match against rival Argentina scheduled for June in Australia has been canceled. The game was planned as part of Brazil’s preparations for the World Cup, but Brazilian soccer confederation coordinator Juninho Paulista said Wednesday that their Argentina counterparts made the decision to call it off. FIFA ruled on Monday that Brazil and Argentina must still …

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 …

Argentina appeal decision to replay World Cup qualifier vs Brazil
2 years, 8 months ago

Argentina appeal decision to replay World Cup qualifier vs Brazil

The Hindu  

The Argentine Football Association will appeal what it says is FIFA's decision to force Brazil and Argentina to replay their World Cup qualifier, which was cancelled after five minutes due to a breach of COVID-19 quarantine rules. "We believe the decision to be unfair and we believe that Argentina did not cause the game to be cancelled," Andres Urich, an …

Argentina Appeal Decision to Replay World Cup Qualifier vs Brazil
2 years, 8 months ago

Argentina Appeal Decision to Replay World Cup Qualifier vs Brazil

News 18  

The Argentine Football Association will appeal what it says is FIFA’s decision to force Brazil and Argentina to replay their World Cup qualifier, which was cancelled after five minutes due to a breach of COVID-19 quarantine rules. “We believe the decision to be unfair and we believe that Argentina did not cause the game to be cancelled,” Andres Urich, an …

World Cup Qualifiers: Neymar set for national duty as Coutinho and Firmino return for Brazil
3 years, 1 month ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Neymar set for national duty as Coutinho and Firmino return for Brazil

The Hindu  

Philippe Coutinho is back in Brazil's national team after being called up by coach Tite on Friday for two World Cup qualifiers in November. Coutinho hasn't played for Brazil since October 2020 but was recalled despite only starting four of Barcelona's 10 league games this season. Leader Brazil will play Colombia in Sao Paulo on November 11, when a win …

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 …

Brazil, Argentina, CONMEBOL blamed for chaos by health agency
3 years, 3 months ago

Brazil, Argentina, CONMEBOL blamed for chaos by health agency

The Hindu  

Brazil's health agency Anvisa blames the Brazilian and Argentinian football federations and South American football body CONMEBOL for the chaos that halted Sunday's World Cup qualifying match between the archrivals. The match was interrupted after seven minutes when an Anvisa agent and a policeman walked on to the pitch at NeoQuimica Arena to remove four Argentina players who the agency …

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

Brazil seeks FIFA punishment for players who skipped matches

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazil has triggered a FIFA regulation in a bid to prevent eight players from competing for their respective clubs in the English Premier League this weekend. 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 …

Health agency blames Brazil, Argentina, CONMEBOL for chaos
3 years, 3 months ago

Health agency blames Brazil, Argentina, CONMEBOL for chaos

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazil’s health agency Anvisa blames the Brazilian and Argentinian soccer federations and South American soccer body CONMEBOL for the chaos that halted Sunday’s World Cup qualifying match between the archrivals. The match was interrupted after seven minutes when an Anvisa agent and a policeman walked on to the pitch at NeoQuimica Arena to remove four Argentina players …

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 — …

FIFA chief labels Brazil postponement "crazy", Spurs set to fine players
3 years, 3 months ago

FIFA chief labels Brazil postponement "crazy", Spurs set to fine players

The Hindu  

FIFA has opened an investigation into the postponement of Argentina's World Cup qualifier with Brazil with their president Gianni Infantino labelling the events "crazy" while Tottenham Hotspur was reported to be ready to take disciplinary action against its Argentine players. Brazilian health authorities intervened on the pitch on Sunday after accusing four Argentine Premier League players of violating the country's …

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