copa américa China's Sinovac to donate vaccine jabs for Copa América 13-04-2021 15:11 South American footballers will be given the Chinese Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine ahead of the Copa América that starts in June, following donation of 50,000 doses.
COPA AMÉRICA 2021 Colombia to allow stadiums to be 30% full at Copa América 02-03-2021 20:47 Number may be raised if Colombia's vaccination campaign goes according to plan, and the number of coronavirus cases drops, said the minister.
International football Australia, Qatar pull out of 2021 Copa América 23-02-2021 21:01 Australia and Qatar have pulled out of the 2021 Copa América starting in June, South American football's governing body CONMEBOL confirms.
COPA LIBERTADORES Palmeiras into Libertadores final after VAR thwarts River 13-01-2021 10:19 River dominate semi-final second leg at a empty Allianz Parque stadium in São Paulo, but are twice denied a legendary comeback by controversial VAR decisions.
COPA LIBERTADORES Racing end Flamengo's Copa Libertadores defence with penalty shoot-out win 02-12-2020 13:24 Flamengo's defence of their Copa Libertadores title has ended at the last 16 stage, after the Brazilian giants crashed out on penalties at the hands of Racing Club.
Football Copa Libertadores restarts despite coronavirus risks 16-09-2020 15:19 Six months after it was stopped by the coronavirus pandemic, the Copa Libertadores restarted on Tuesday with teams at different levels of readiness.
COPA & CORONAVIRUS Libertadores ties in doubt as 18 Boca players test positive for virus 05-09-2020 09:34 Wth Boca's first match against Paraguay’s Libertad less than two weeks away, serious doubts have emerged over how the club will be able to fulfil their fixtures. by Dan Edwards
COPA LIBERTADORES Fernández questions if local clubs should play in Copa Libertadores 30-07-2020 23:14 President asks if local clubs should be travelling to participate in the region’s most prestigious football tournament, given the advance of Covid-19 in Latin America.
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.