Tag: Copa America

Wednesday, May 19th 2021 - 21:27 UTC
Argentina can take on Copa America by itself if protocols are observed, says Fernández

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Tuesday insisted his country is capable of hosting singlehandedly the Copa America football competition despite 35,543 new cases of Covid-19 and 745 deaths in one day for a record total of 71,771 casualties since the beginning of the pandemic.
Tuesday, July 9th 2019 - 12:06 UTC
Argentina and Messi licking wounds after Brazil wins the 2019 Copa America

Argentina's fury at their Copa 2019 exit prompted reports they could play in UEFA, a suggestion which has been swiftly denied by the governing body. UEFA has denied reports it would entertain inviting Argentina into its European competitions following the 2019 Copa America.
Sunday, June 16th 2019 - 09:53 UTC
Luis Suarez: “Losing the Champions League semi-final, the worst moments of my life”

Uruguayan born Barcelona striker Luis Suarez said losing 4-0 to Liverpool in the Champions League semi-finals was as painful as when he was sent home from the 2014 World Cup for biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini and banned from football for four months.
Tuesday, May 14th 2019 - 08:45 UTC
Brazil will ban violent foreign fans from the Copa America next month

Copa America hosts Brazil will stop known violent foreign fans from entering the country for the South American football tournament starting next month, officials said on Monday. Troublesome supporters identified by border control and immigration officers will be turned back, the justice and public security ministry said. The order takes immediate effect.
Tuesday, December 20th 2016 - 07:00 UTC
Chile sanctioned with fine and stadium ban for eighth bout of homophobic chanting

Fifa hit Chile with a two-match stadium ban and a 30,000 Swiss franc (US$29,000) fine on Monday for a fresh bout of homophobic chanting by their fans. The Copa America champions are barred from playing at their Santiago home stadium for matches against Paraguay and Ecuador next year.
Monday, June 29th 2015 - 07:05 UTC
End of Copa America for Chile's “Finger of God” Jara: three matches suspension

Chile defender Gonzalo Jara will miss the rest of the current Copa America after being suspended for three matches for sticking his finger up an opponent's backside and feigning injury during a match.
Saturday, August 20th 2011 - 06:37 UTC
Feisty Uruguay wins respect from neighbours and investors

The following feature piece from Reuters written by Hillary Burke and Malena Castaldi gives an idea of Uruguay’s international standing.
Monday, July 25th 2011 - 06:05 UTC
Uruguay celebrates well into early Monday its record winning 15th Copa America

In Buenos Aires Monumental stadium the match was 2-0 with a few minutes left and Uruguay ready for a Sunday record crowning 15th Copa America when Diego Forlan scored for the second time.
Thursday, July 21st 2011 - 23:53 UTC
Chavez proclaims Venezuela was “robbed of victory goal” against Paraguay

President Hugo Chavez proclaimed Venezuela had been “robbed” of their victory goal after his team was beaten on penalties by Paraguay in the Copa America semi-finals.
Thursday, July 21st 2011 - 09:58 UTC
Paraguay, after a dramatic finale (scuffle included) makes it to Copa America final

Paraguay beat Venezuela 5-3 on penalties to reach the Copa America final after regulation and extra-time produced a goalless draw. The Wednesday night match played in the Malvinas Argentina stadium of the city of Mendoza ended with a general brawl among some players and assistants.