Copa America

Copa America: Brazil sack coach Dunga after humiliating group-stage elimination

Dunga had an earlier stint managing Brazil from 2006 to 2010 and took over again from Luiz Felipe Scolari after the 2014 defeat.

Jun 15, 2016, 09:08 AM IST

Copa America: Peru knock Brazil out from tournament after controversial handball goal

Brazil, needing only a draw to qualify for the quarter-finals as winners of Group B, looked to be on course for a place in the last eight with 15 minutes to go against Peru.

Jun 13, 2016, 09:12 AM IST

Copa America: Uruguay crash out as Mexico, Venezuela advance

Uruguay's defeat also capped a miserable tournament for Barcelona superstar Luis Suarez.

Jun 10, 2016, 15:09 PM IST

Lionel Messi lacks character to be a leader: Diego Maradona

In his illustrious career, Messi has not been able to replicate his club form when he turned up for his country.

Jun 10, 2016, 08:51 AM IST

Copa America: Phillipe Coutinho scores hat-trick, Brazil crush Haiti 7-1

Brazil were enjoying themselves with Willian rampaging forward and the midfield moving the ball around with ease.

Jun 09, 2016, 10:03 AM IST

Copa America: Colombia move into last eight, US bounce back to crush Costa Rica 4-0

Dempsey opened the scoring from the penalty spot after nine minutes before Jermaine Jones and Bobby Wood struck just before half-time to effectively settle the contest.

Jun 08, 2016, 11:04 AM IST

Copa America: Messi-less Argentina defeat Chile 2-1

The game continued to have an edge with Di Maria and Gary Medel both receiving yellow cards for an off-the-ball scuffle shortly afterwards.

Jun 07, 2016, 12:08 PM IST

Copa America: Brazil held by Ecuador to a goalless draw

Dunga's five-time World Cup winners face Haiti on Wednesday

Jun 05, 2016, 15:34 PM IST

Copa America 2016: Colombia shatter American dream in opener

Colombia wrecked the United States' hopes of a winning start to the Copa America Centenario as goals from James Rodriguez and Cristian Zapata gave the South Americans a comfortable 2-0 victory.

Jun 04, 2016, 13:57 PM IST

Injured Kaka out of Brazil's Copa America squad

Kaka has dropped out of the Brazil squad for the Centenary Copa America due to injury and will be replaced by Paulo Henrique Ganso, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Wednesday.

Jun 02, 2016, 08:40 AM IST

Copa America: Neymar-less Brazil in search of identity

For Dunga, the Copa America represents a happy return to the scene of his greatest triumph as a player.

May 31, 2016, 13:29 PM IST

Alan Pulido: Mexican footballer kidnapping sets off massive manhunt

In the most recent season, he scored five times in eight appearances with Olympiacos.

May 30, 2016, 12:04 PM IST

Copa America: Argentina call on Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero but Carlos Tevez snubbed

Argentina are in Group D at the tournament and face Chile (June 6), Panama (June 10) and Bolivia (June 14). 

May 21, 2016, 06:27 AM IST

Neymar gets FC Barcelona go-ahead for Rio Olympics, not Copa America

The CBF refused to confirm that they had received such a request from the Spanish giants.
 

Apr 09, 2016, 08:36 AM IST

Lionel Messi: Argentine superstar will not play at Rio Olympics, says coach

Messi led Argentina to the 2014 World Cup final in Rio where they lost 1-0 to Germany after extra time.

Feb 02, 2016, 15:46 PM IST

No threat to Copa over new FIFA raid, says US Soccer Federation

After protracted negotiations, the tournament, which will take place in cities across the United States in June, was given the go-ahead.

Dec 03, 2015, 21:48 PM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo predicts Lionel Messi to win FIFA Ballon d'Or Award

Cristiano Ronaldo predicted Lionel Messi to win the FIFA Ballon d'Or Award in January.

Nov 13, 2015, 17:50 PM IST

Nobody are favourites against Brazil: Dani Alves

Brazil full-back Dani Alves has denied claims that Chile are favourites for the teams' opening 2018 World Cup qualifier here on Thursday.

Oct 06, 2015, 13:28 PM IST

Ronaldinho leaves Fluminense after two months

Former Brazil midfielder Ronaldinho has left Fluminense after spending just over two months and playing only nine games for the Rio de Janeiro club.

Sep 29, 2015, 16:34 PM IST

CONCACAF `committed` to staging Copa America in US

North American football`s governing body says it is moving ahead with plans for the centenary Copa America in 2016 after the US-led probe of corruption in football appeared to threaten the event.

Sep 13, 2015, 04:20 AM IST