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Neymar stars as Brazil win Copa opener
Hosts Brazil beat Covid-19 affected Venezuela 3-0 in the tournament's opening match to begin their title defence.
Super star Neymar scored one and assisted another, adding a second for Tite's side with a second-half penalty before…
Venezuela hit by Covid-19 on the eve of Copa America opener
Twelve of Venezuela's players and coaching staff have tested positive for Covid-19 a day before their Copa America opener against hosts Brazil.
All of those to test positive were asymptomatic and have been isolated in a hotel.…
Copa America 2021: Everything you need to know
After a long speculation and dramatic turn arounds, 10 South American sides will contest the delayed 47th edition of the Copa America in Brazil.
The competition was originally scheduled to take place in 2020, but was…
Brazil beat Peru to end Copa America drought
With its injured super star Neymar watching from the stands at a packed Maracanã Stadium, Brazil beat Peru 3-1 on Sunday to win its first Copa America title since 2007.
It was Neymar's replacement, Everton, who played a key role in the…
CONMEBOL respond to Messi: It’s unacceptable to make unfounded accusations
Hours after LionelMessi slammed the poor officiating in the Copa America, the South American football bosses responded in equally strong manner saying that the accusations questioning the integrity of the Copa America are "unfounded" and…
‘Unjust and embarrassing’- how Twitter reacted to Messi’s red card against Chile
Lionel Messi's red card against Chile in the Copa America third place play off has sent shock waves in the soccer world. Many took on social media to express their shock and anger on the embarrassing decision by referee Mauro Diaz de Vivar.…
‘This Cup is prepared for Brazil’- Messi cites corruption after contreversial Copa…
An angry Lionel Messi boycotted the Copa America medal ceremony and accused referees of "corruption" following his harsh red card in Saturday's 2-1, third-place, playoff victory over Chile in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The Barcelona super star…
Messi sent off as Argentina beat Chile for third place
Lionel Messi was harshly sent off as Argentina beat Chile 2-1 in a hot-tempered Copa America third-place play-off.
The Barcelona super star who surpassed Javier Mascherano to wear most Copa America caps for the Albiceleste with his 27th…
Peru end Chile reign in Copa America with semifinal upset
Peru made one of the biggest upsets in the Copa America history to beat arch-rivals Chile 3-0 and set up a final against hosts Brazil.
Edison Flores got Peru off to a dream start with an early goal at Gremio Arena, and Yoshimar Yotun also…
Messi criticises the officiating following Argentina’s loss to Brazil
Argentina captain Lionel Messi blasted the officiating after the team's 2-0 loss to Brazil in the Copa America semifinals that knocked them out of the tournament.
While the tournament has been plagued by lengthy stoppages for the video…