Copa America

Copa America teams to be allowed concussion substitutions

Teams at next month's Copa America will have the option of an additional substitution in the event of a concussion or suspected head trauma, South American football's governing body CONMEBOL said on Tuesday.
22 May 2024, 09:20 AM

Brazil add three players to Copa America squad

Juventus defender Bremer, Atalanta midfielder Ederson and Porto forward Pepe have been added to the squad, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said in a statement on Sunday.
20 May 2024, 02:21 AM

Ochoa and Lozano out of Mexico's young Copa America squad

Mexico regulars goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa and forward Hirving Lozano were left out of the Copa America squad as the country aims for a generational change, coach Jaime Lozano said on Friday.
11 May 2024, 02:50 AM

Endrick in Brazil's Copa America squad but no Neymar

Teen phenomenon Endrick was named in Brazil's Copa America squad on Friday by coach Dorival Junior but there was no place for Neymar, who has been sidelined since suffering a serious knee injury on international duty in October.
11 May 2024, 02:32 AM

Brazil fight back to draw six-goal thriller with Spain

Brazil snatched a late leveller to share an entertaining and occasionally heated 3-3 friendly draw with Spain on Tuesday.
26 March 2024, 22:46 PM

Scaloni to remain as Argentina coach for Copa America: reports

The news comes after the Argentina FA (AFA) President Claudio Tapia met with Scaloni to discuss the national team's upcoming friendlies in China ahead of the June 20-July 14 continental tournament in the United States.
16 January 2024, 02:22 AM

Euro, T20 World Cup, Olympics and more lined up in 2024

The ICC Twenty20 World Cup will begin on June 4 in the USA and the West Indies and run till the end of the month.
1 January 2024, 08:25 AM

Injured Neymar to miss Copa America, says Brazil team doctor

Brazil's top scorer underwent surgery last month after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee on international duty in October.
20 December 2023, 02:43 AM

Venues revealed for 2024 Copa America

Next year's 48th edition of the Copa America, featuring 10 South American nations and six North American teams, will be held in 14 venues across 10 US states, organizers said on Monday.
5 December 2023, 03:47 AM

Miami to host Copa America final

Next year's 48th edition of the Copa America, featuring 10 South American nations and six North American teams, will start in Atlanta and end in Miami, organizers said Monday.
21 November 2023, 15:15 PM

Sixth Women's World Cup will be Marta's last

The 37-year-old made her World Cup debut in 2003 and is Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 117 goals. She has won the Copa America three times but is yet to lift the World Cup.
4 July 2023, 05:26 AM

2024 Copa America to be held in the United States

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.
28 January 2023, 03:05 AM

England to face Brazil in women's 'Finalissima'

England, the newly crowned European champions, will take on Brazil in the inaugural women's "Finalissima" after Pia Sundhage's side claimed their fourth straight Copa America title with a 1-0 win against hosts Colombia at the weekend.
1 August 2022, 11:17 AM

‘Argentina are one of the best teams in the world’

Italy will look to put the disappointment of failing to qualify for the World Cup behind them and kick-start a new era for the Azzurri by beating Argentina in the 'Finalissima', Italy players said on Tuesday.
1 June 2022, 08:13 AM

When Brazil and Argentina Meet, It’s More Than a Game

How did this crazy fandom and footballing rivalry reach Bangladesh?
10 July 2021, 13:27 PM

When Brazil Was Burning, Bolsonaro Was Playing the Vuvuzela

Who's watching the "Championship of Death"?
23 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Neymar wanted to leave PSG before Copa: Tuchel

Paris Saint Germain coach Thomas Tuchel revealed that he had known before the Copa America tournament that Neymar had wanted to leave the French club.
17 July 2019, 13:07 PM

Suarez appeals for penalty for handball by Chile goalie

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez took his reputation as a fierce competitor to new heights in his side's 1-0 win over Chile in the Copa America on Monday by appealing for a handball -- by Chile's goalkeeper.
25 June 2019, 07:02 AM

'Only Maradona fans want Messi to miss World Cup'

Former Argentina striker Mario Kempes believes that only Maradona fans will be happy if Lionel Messi does not make the World Cup.
9 October 2017, 10:59 AM

Copa America set to increase to 16-team tournament

The Copa America is likely to be expanded to 16 teams when it next takes place in Brazil in 2019, South American soccer's governing body said on Wednesday.
27 April 2017, 08:29 AM