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Another international title eludes Messi as Brazil advance to the Copa final
Premier League duo Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino were on target as Brazil beat arch-rivals Argentina 2-0 at Belo Horizonte on Tuesday to advance to the Copa America final.
Played in a white-hot atmosphere and with tempers threatening…
‘You are very great, brother’ – Neymar offers support to Suarez
Former Barcelona teammate Neymar has sent a message of support to Luis Suarez after he missed the only penalty in the 5-4 shootout defeat of Uruguay against Peru in Copa America.
Suarez had a goal disallowed for offside in normal time…
Messi: ” it’s not been my best Copa America, not what I expected”
When his team mates earned high praise for Copa America quarter-final win over Venezuela, the captain did not look like his old self.
Messi respond that:"The truth is that it's not been my best Copa America, not what I expected."
The poor…
Alexis Sanchez scores winning penalty as Chile beat Colombia in shootout
Chile booked their place in the semi-finals of the Copa America after beating Colombia 5-4 in a penalty shootout.
Manchester United's Alexis Sanchez converted the winning spot-kick to continue his good form at the tournament and send the…
Argentina ease past Venezuela to set up Brazil semifinal
Argentina eased past Venuzuela 2-0 on Saturday to set up a tantalising Copa America semi-final against hosts Brazil.
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero was involved in both goals as the Albiceleste aim for their third straight final in…
“Another Copa America starts” Messi ahead of Venezuela match
Lionel Messi says "another Copa America starts" as Argentina face Venezuela in the quarter-finals in Brazil.
Argentina were unconvincing in the group stage, losing to Colombia before drawing 1-1 with Paraguay.
A nervy 2-0 win over Qatar…
It’s absurd! Brazil coach Tite fumes at condition of the pitches for Copa
Brazil coach Tite joined the chorus of players and officials complaining about the Copa America pitches, saying it was "absurd" to play on surfaces like the one on which the hosts beat Paraguay on Thursday.
Brazil won the quarter-final 4-3…
Allison saves: Brazil beat Paraguay on penalties to reach semifinals
Gabriel Jesus scored the winning spot-kick in a tense penalty shoot-out as Brazil exorcised their demons to beat Paraguay on Thursday and reach the Copa America semi-finals.
Twice before in 2011 and 2015 Paraguay had beaten Brazil at this…
Uruguay beat Chile to set up Peru quarter final
Edison Cavani took a light revenge against old foe Chile as Uruguay defeated the holders to advance to the knockout stage of Copa America as group winners.
Having won their first two matches of the tournament, defending champions Chile…
Argentina see off Qatar to reach quarter finals
Argentina avoided an early exit from Copa America as they beat Asian Champions Qatar 2-0 at Porto Alegre to advance to the knockout stage on Sunday night.
Going to the crunch match, there was plenty of pressure on Leo Messi and co. after a…