Tag: 2019 Copa America
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Tite slams Lionel Messi for insinuating Copa America rigged
After the match for the third place, in which Argentina beat Chile 2-1, the FC Barcelona legend Lionel Messi lashed out against CONMEBOL.
July 8, 2019 -
2019 Copa America: Brazil beat Peru 3-1 to clinch 9th title
Brazil were reduced to 10 men in the 70th minute when Jesus was shown a second yellow card for catching Carlos Zambrano with an elbow as both were jostling for the ball.
July 8, 2019 -
Tite to remain Brazil coach after Copa America
Rumours about Tite leaving the team gained traction after well-known sports columnist Juca Kfouri said in his UOL blog that the coach was willing to pass on the job regardless of the outcome of the final.
July 5, 2019 -
Brazil’s Willian ruled out of Copa America final
Scans on Wednesday confirmed a hamstring tear in his right leg, a CBF spokesperson said, reports Xinhua news agency.
July 4, 2019 -
2019 Copa America: Peru stun Chile to face Brazil in final
Peru were thrashed 0-5 in their last group match against Brazil, but they became a rejuvenated team after the humiliation. They edged past Uruguay with a 5-4 penalty shoot-out win in the quarter-finals before ending Chile's journey.
July 4, 2019 -
2019 Copa America: Brazil beat Paraguay on penalties, reach semi-finals
The highlights of the match were the impressive performance of the Paraguayan goalkeeper Roberto "Gatito" Fernandez and Fabian Balbuena being given the red card for knocking down Roberto Firmino in the 58th minute.
June 28, 2019 -
2019 Copa America: Despite criticism, Arena do Gremio ready to host quarters
The field was in bad shape on Sunday, when Argentina defeated Qatar 2-0, with dry patches visible along the sidelines and areas where the turf was completely gone, reports Efe news.
June 27, 2019 -
2019 Copa America: Argentina down Qatar 2-0, move to quarters
Argentina face Venezuela next in the quarter-finals on Saturday. Venezuela have won the 2nd spot in the Group A points table with 5 points from 3 matches; one win and two-draw.
June 24, 2019 -
Dani Alves to leave Paris Saint-Germain after 2 seasons
Alves, who is currently at the Copa America representing his native Brazil scored one goal in his country's 5-0 win over Peru on Sunday.
June 23, 2019 -
2019 Copa America: Chile beat Ecuador 2-1 to qualify for quarters
Chile, who had less possession of the ball in comparison to Ecuador, converted their half-chances meticulously to make most of the opportunity.
June 22, 2019 -
2019 Copa America: David Ospina leaves Colombia squad to be with father
Colombia coach Carlos Queiroz will replace Ospina with either Camilo Vargas or Alvaro Montero for Sunday's match at Arena Fonte Nova in the northeastern Brazilian city of Salvador.
June 22, 2019 -
2019 Copa America: Uruguay not favourites, says head coach Oscar Tabarez
Uruguay won their first match of the tournament against Ecuador 4-0 and will guarantee their passage to the quarterfinals if they overcome Japan at Porto Alegre's Arena do Gremio on Friday.
June 20, 2019 -
2019 Copa America: Duvan Zapata gives Colombia 1-0 win over Qatar
The win leaves Colombia at the top of Group B with six points, after their 2-0 win over Argentina in their first match on Sunday.
June 20, 2019 -
2019 Copa America: Qatar notch unexpected draw against Paraguay
Throughout the match, the Qataris showed good organisation and good possession skills but -- at first -- were unable to display the drive and aggression that the Paraguayans brought to the pitch.
June 17, 2019 -
2019 Copa America: Venezuela, Peru play scoreless draw
Peru was the more aggressive side overall and looked determined to show that their World Cup finals appearance last year was no fluke, but they had two apparent goals disallowed for offside and also botched scoring chances with several bad passes.
June 16, 2019 -
2019 Copa America: Colombia stun Lionel Messi’s Argentina 2-0
Martinez launched a rocket shot on the left of Argentinian goalkeeper to give Colombia the lead and his teammate Zapata scored another goal for Colombia to seal the match off comfortably.
June 16, 2019 -
2019 Copa America: Brazil thrash Bolivia 3-0, courtesy Philippe Coutinho’s two goals
Barcelona attacker Philippe Coutinho netted twice inside five minutes before substitute Everton Soares put a final nail in Bolivia's coffin with a long-range strike.
June 15, 2019