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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.