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Coronavirus pandemic

Copa América, Euro 2020 football tournaments postponed

17-03-2020 12:36 Co-ordinated decision between UEFA and CONMEBOL sees both tournaments delayed by a year. This year's Copa América was due to be co-hosted by Argentina and Colombia.

Coronavirus pandemic

South American World Cup qualifiers, Copa Libertadores match postponed

13-03-2020 09:01 FIFA postpones upcoming South American World Cup qualifiers due to the coronavirus crisis, while CONMEBOL pulls Libertadores matches.

Copa Libertadores

Copa Libertadores takes full attention after end of Superliga

09-03-2020 14:10 Copa Libertadores gaining the full attention after the last round of the Superliga.

COPA AMÉRICA 2020

Co-hosts Argentina to face Australia at 2020 Copa América

04-12-2019 18:29 Albiceleste, who co-host the tournament alongside Colombia, will face Australia, Paraguay, Bolivia, Uruguay and Chile in Group A.

COPA LIBERTADORES

Copa Libertadores final once more troubles South America

31-10-2019 17:02 One year on, South American football faces a familiar question: Where will the final of Copa Libertadores be played?

Football

CONMEBOL picks Maracanã for 2020 Copa Libertadores final

18-10-2019 08:17 Governing body also says the 2020 final of the Copa Sudamericana will be played at the Mario Kempes stadium in Córdoba.

Messi

Messi given one-match ban for Copa America red card

24-07-2019 12:28 CONMEBOL made no mention of Messi's "corruption" accusation against the regional governing body that he made after receiving his red card.

FOOTBALL

CONMEBOL strips 'Chiqui' Tapia from seat on FIFA council

23-07-2019 17:20 Region's governing body strips AFA chief of FIFA responsibilities, after stinging criticism in wake of Copa América disappointment.

COPA AMÉRICA

Court of Arbitration for Sport member tells Messi to apologise

16-07-2019 08:19 Gustavo Abreu, an Argentine member of the Court of Arbitration for Sport, says Albiceleste's captain should apologise for behaviour at Copa América, warning he will be punished for allegations made.

Copa América

Referee hits back at Messi, Argentina accusations

10-07-2019 13:53 Ecuadorian handler Roddy Zambrano accused his detractors of being bad losers and maintained that Sergio Aguero was at fault when he went down in the penalty box against Brazil.

Copa América

Brazil beats Peru to win 1st Copa América title since 2007

08-07-2019 19:41 The final score was 3-1 and veteran Dani Alves was voted player of the tournament.

ARGENTINE FOOTBALL

Copa América ends in anti-climax for Argentina

06-07-2019 11:19 The Albiceleste were hoping to have another chance at glory this weekend, but instead they’re set for the third-place play-off – a match absolutely nobody wants to play.

by Dan Edwards

KEY STORIES

July 1st-7th:What We Learned This Week

06-07-2019 08:15 What caught our eye the last seven days?

Copa América

Peru upsets Chile and will face Brazil in Copa América final

04-07-2019 12:29 The Peruvian side, which was in danger of being eliminated in the group stage, beat Chile 3-0.

Copa América

Messi vows to play on after latest Argentina heartache

03-07-2019 16:05 The five-time Ballon d’Or winner infamously quit international football after Argentina's defeat in the 2016 Copa América Centenario final. The Copa América will take place in Argentina and Colombia next year.

Copa América

Brazil beats Argentina and advances to Copa América final

03-07-2019 13:12 Argentina failed to score once as Messi and the Albiceleste once again leave the Copa América disappointed.

Copa América

Fireworks, phone calls bother Argentina before Brazil semi

02-07-2019 13:29 Tricks like these by fans are common in South America before key matches.

COPA AMERICA

Argentina comfortably handles Venezuela, moves on to face Brazil

29-06-2019 08:19 Albiceleste advance to semi-finals as youngsters Martínez and Lo Celso take on the responsability of putting the ball in the net. Next up they face hosts Brazil.

by Dan Edwards

Copa América

Brazil beats Paraguay in shootout in Copa América quarters

28-06-2019 13:40 The Seleção will play in the semi-finals of the tournament for the first time since 2007.

Copa América

Argentina Manager Scaloni to make changes ahead of Venezuela match

26-06-2019 12:31 Looking ahead to the squad’s first training session in Rio de Janeiro and the quarter-finals, the Albiceleste manager will make changes in his lineup and scheme for Friday’s match.

Copa América

Copa América: Ecuador and Japan eliminated after draw

25-06-2019 17:53 Tournament bracket now set as Paraguay gets the result it needed to move onto the quarter-finals.

Copa América

Argentina beats Qatar to escape elimination at Copa América

24-06-2019 12:58 Lautaro Martinez and Sergio Aguero scored a goal in each half. The Albiceleste will move on to face Venezuela on Friday in the quarter-finals.

COPA AMERICA

Argentina on the brink as Qatar looms

22-06-2019 09:55 The Albiceleste have once again disappointed, yet Messi’s side still has one more chance to make it through.

by Dan Edwards

Football

Messi says it would be 'crazy' to see Argentina out of Copa

21-06-2019 08:27 Argentina must beat guest Qatar on Sunday to have any realistic chance of avoiding its worst Copa America performance since 1983.

Copa América

Copa América: Rodriguez leads Colombia to win over Argentina

15-06-2019 22:59 This is the Colombians' first win over the Albiceleste since 2007. Argentina came closest to scoring with a close-range header by Messi that missed just wide in the 66th.

Copa América

Everton and Neres in contention for Neymar's spot in Brazil

15-06-2019 14:10 Neymar will not play in the Copa América due to an ankle injury. Brazil beat Bolivia handily 3-0 on Friday.

COPA AMERICA

Messi leads albiceleste in search for elusive glory in Brazil

15-06-2019 07:57 A refreshed and mainly inexperienced Argentina national team will face Colombia as the Copa America gets underway in Brazil.

by Dan Edwards

Copa América

Hopeful Messi keen to end Argentina title drought

13-06-2019 12:00 The 5-time Ballon d'Or winner, who turns 32 this month, has never won a title with the national team. The Copa América, which kicks off Friday, may be his final opportunity.

Copa América

Brazil to unroll large security operation for Copa America

11-06-2019 13:59 Brazil will deploy increased security measures as it braces for the start of the Copa América on Friday. Argentine referee Néstor Pitana is chosen to officiate the inaugural match between the hosts and Bolivia.

Copa América

Brazil, Argentina agree plan to block 5,000 hooligans from Copa América

10-06-2019 10:22 Agreement signed by Security Minister Patricia Bullrich and her Brazilian counterpart, Sergio Moro, will block entry of barrabrava into nation ahead of tournament.

COPA AMÉRICA

Messi scores twice as Albiceleste routs Nicaragua 5-1 in warm-up

08-06-2019 10:13 Barcelona star bags first-half double as Argentina warm up for Copa América with a comprehensive 5-1 win in San Juan.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

Neymar gives statement to police in Brazil as rape allegations pile on pressure

07-06-2019 14:32 Neymar, injured and out of the Copa América, visits police station as probe opens into whether he broke the law after posting intimate pictures online of a woman who accused him of rape.

Copa América

Messi gets one more shot at winning a major title with the Albiceleste

06-06-2019 08:00 Barcelona captain plays down national teams chances at the Copa América. But the tournament in Brazil is perhaps his best remaining chance to win something with Argentina.

Copa América

Agüero enjoying full fitness as Albiceleste gear up for Copa América

31-05-2019 07:32 Manchester City striker says he's in his best physical shape ahead of tournament in Brazil, as he defends Leo Messi from criticism at press conference.