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Copa America

Lionel Messi banned for one game for Copa America red card

Messi was shown the red card after clashing with Gary Medel and afterwards alleged that the tournament had been fixed in favour of the hosts Brazil, who beat Argentina in a controversial semi-final on their way to claiming the title.

Jul 24, 2019, 07:31 AM IST

Painful to see Lionel Messi's career going on without titles, says Al Ahly coach Martin Lasarte

Al Ahly coach Martin Lasarte also said that the "Barcelona star should not be blamed as he is just a human."

Jul 23, 2019, 16:31 PM IST

Brazil women's football team part ways with coach Vadao

Vadao, who previously coached the team for two years from 2014, was removed just four weeks after Brazil were knocked out the World Cup by France.

Jul 23, 2019, 07:50 AM IST

CONMEBOL rejects Lionel Messi's Copa America criticism

South American football governing body CONMEBOL on Sunday rejected claims from Argentina captain Lionel Messi that results at the Copa America in Brazil were fixed.

Jul 08, 2019, 06:53 AM IST

Brazil beat Peru 3-1 to win 9th Copa America title

Everton and Gabriel Jesus struck first-half goals before Richarlison converted a late penalty as hosts Brazil defeated Peru 3-1 in the Copa America final here on Sunday.

Jul 08, 2019, 06:50 AM IST

Lionel Messi gets second red card of career but Argentina beat Chile in Copa America

The incident happened in the 34th minute when Chile’s captain, Gary Medel, shepherded out a ball near his own goal and was challenged by Messi from behind.

Jul 07, 2019, 08:52 AM IST

Copa America: Lionel Messi improves but long wait for Argentina glory drags on

For five times world player of the year Messi, it was just the latest in a long line of disappointments with Argentina.

Jul 04, 2019, 08:20 AM IST

Brazil beat Argentina 2-0 to reach Copa America final

Brazil advanced to the final of the Copa America with a 2-0 win over old rivals Argentina in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday, thanks to a goal in each half from Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino.

Jul 03, 2019, 08:47 AM IST

'Flagbearer' Messi working hard despite lack of sparkle, says Scaloni

Lionel Messi has not been able to conjure up the same attacking flair at the Copa America that he regularly produces for Barcelona.

Jul 02, 2019, 23:22 PM IST

Copa America: Relentless Colombia seal win against Paraguay despite sweeping changes

Colombia were guaranteed a place in the last eight as Group B winners and made 10 changes from the side that beat Qatar in their last outing but still dominated play against Paraguay.

Jun 24, 2019, 20:09 PM IST

Argentina beat Qatar 2-0 to qualify for Copa America quarter-finals

Argentina took the lead after three minutes when an atrocious pass out of defence went straight to Martinez, who made no mistake from 15 meters out.

Jun 24, 2019, 16:56 PM IST

Peru come from behind to beat Bolivia 3-1 in Copa America

Bolivia scored their first goal in five games but it was not enough to give them their first Copa America point as Peru came from behind to win 3-1 in their Group A game in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday.

Jun 19, 2019, 11:41 AM IST

Philippe Coutinho brace helps Brazil forget Neymar in winning Copa start

A brace from Philippe Coutinho handed hosts Brazil a winning start to the Copa America in a 3-0 victory over Bolivia as the absence of superstar Neymar was quickly forgotten.

Jun 15, 2019, 11:26 AM IST

Brazil's Neymar limps off injured in friendly win over Qatar ahead of Copa America opener

Brazilian TV said he was taken to hospital for a scan and the gravity of the injury just nine days ahead of Brazil's Copa America opener against Bolivia was not clear.

Jun 06, 2019, 09:29 AM IST

Felix Sanchez extends contract as Qatar football coach till World Cup 2022

Sanchez, 43, has spent much of his coaching career in Qatar, working at the Aspire Academy before leading the nation to the Asian Under-19 title in 2014.

May 06, 2019, 19:31 PM IST

Japan have no time to feel sorry for themselves, says skipper Maya Yoshida

Japan is also building towards the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with coach Hajime Moriyasu saying in the past that he was aiming to match or better Japan`s bronze medal achieved in 1968.

Feb 02, 2019, 15:53 PM IST

Neymar urges Brazil to find ''new identity''

The Selecao will begin as firm favourites to win the Copa America, which will be played in five Brazilian cities from June 14 to July 7.

Dec 28, 2018, 10:00 AM IST

Argentina ask coach Lionel Scaloni to stay on until 2019 Copa America

The Copa America takes place in Brazil next June and July and after losing the last two finals of the competition on penalties, Argentina will be looking to win their first major title since 1993.

Nov 30, 2018, 07:15 AM IST

Argentina have a 'debt' to settle at World Cup: Lionel Messi

Argentina captain Lionel Messi admitted on Monday that his generation has a score to settle at the World Cup in Russia after a series of agonising near misses in major tournaments.

Mar 27, 2018, 10:11 AM IST