11

Jul

Messi played Copa America final with injury, says coach

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni paid tribute to Lionel Messi on Saturday, praising his team captain and revealing he played in the Copa America win over…

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11

Jul

Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 to win Copa America, 1st major title in 28 years

RIO DE JANEIRO - Argentina won their first major title in 28 years on Saturday and Lionel Messi finally won his first medal in a blue-and-white shirt when an Angel Di Maria…

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10

Jul

Sensational Diaz winner gives Colombia third place in Copa

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Luis Diaz scored a second-half double, the second an unstoppable 25-metre strike in injury time, to give Colombia a 3-2 win over Peru on Friday and secure…

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07

Jul

Argentina beat Colombia in shootout to reach Copa America final

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Emiliano Martinez was the hero for Argentina as he saved three times in a shootout to take his team into a Copa America final match-up with Brazil…

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04

Jul

Colombia head to Copa semis after penalties win over Uruguay

Goalkeeper David Ospina celebrated becoming Colombia's most capped player on Saturday by saving two penalties in a shoot out to give his country victory over Uruguay and a place in…

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03

Jul

Peru move into Copa semi with penalties win over Paraguay

GOIANIA, Brazil (Reuters) - Peru moved into the semi-finals of the Copa America in dramatic fashion on Friday by beating Paraguay 4-3 on penalties after the two sides drew 3-3…

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29

Jun

Uruguay beat Paraguay 1-0 to set up Colombia Copa America date

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - An Edinson Cavani penalty sealed an easy 1-0 win for Uruguay against neighbours Paraguay at the Copa America on Monday, setting up a quarter-final tie…

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29

Jun

Messi becomes Argentina’s most capped player

BUENOS AIRES: With his inauspicious Argentina debut nothing but a distant memory, Lionel Messi became his country's most capped player on Monday in their 4-1 Copa America victory over Bolivia.…

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25

Jun

Uruguay labour but beat Bolivia 2-0 to reach Copa quarters

 An own goal in the first half and a late second from Edinson Cavani gave Uruguay a 2-0 win over Bolivia on Thursday and guaranteed their place in the last…

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25

Jun

Almiron stars as Paraguay defeat Chile 2-0 in Copa America

Miguel Almiron got a goal and an assist as Paraguay beat Chile 2-0 in the Copa America on Thursday and confirmed their place in the last eight. The result ensures…

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24

Jun

Peru recover from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Ecuador

Peruvian-Italian striker Gianluca Lapadula inspired Peru to a second half revival as they fought back from a two-goal half time deficit to emerge with a 2-2 draw against Ecuador in…

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24

Jun

Late goal gives Brazil controversial 2-1 win over Colombia in Copa America

Brazil went behind for the first time in eight games on Wednesday but responded with a controversial equaliser before netting a dramatic winner deep into stoppage time for a 2-1…

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19

Jun

Early header secures 1-0 win for Argentina against Uruguay

A first half goal from Guido Rodriguez, his first in 11 international appearances, gave Argentina a 1-0 win over Uruguay in aleaden Copa America clash on Friday. Uruguay hadn’t beaten…

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15

Jun

Messi free kick not enough as Argentina held to draw by Chile

Argentina's Lionel Messi scored one of his trademark free kicks in the first half but Eduardo Vargas equalised for Chile to leave honours even at 1-1 in their Copa America…

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14

Jun

Intricate free kick move helps Colombia beat Ecuador

Colombia got their Copa America campaign off to a winning start with a scrappy 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Sunday, with the goal coming from a beautifully choreographed free kick…

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09

Jun

Mastercard drops branding from Copa America amid COVID concerns

Mastercard Inc has decided to temporarily remove its branding from the Copa America amid criticism over a last-minute decision to host the soccer tournament in Brazil, which is struggling with…

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07

Jun

WHO says Brazil should reconsider Copa America host role if it can’t manage risks

Top World Health Organization emergencies official Mike Ryan, when asked about Brazil hosting the Copa America soccer tournament, said on Monday that he would advise any country undertaking mass gathering…

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06

Jun

Players should be freed from Copa America obligations – league body

South American players should be given the chance to opt out of playing the Copa America this month, the World Leagues Forum (WLF) said in an open letter to FIFA…

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21

May

Copa America games moved from Colombia after civil unrest

The 2021 Copa America will no longer feature games in co-host Colombia after the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) decided on Thursday to move games away from the country after…

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03

Jul

Brazil knock out Argentina from Copa America

Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino scored the goals as hosts Brazil knocked out Argentina in the semi-finals of the Copa America in Belo Horizonte. Brazil will now face the winners…

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