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Copa America ideal for CONCACAF teams ahead of 2026 World Cup
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Copa America ideal for CONCACAF teams ahead of 2026 World Cup

December 09, 2023
CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani believes next year's Copa America will serve as perfect preparation for the 2026 World Cup. Joining the 10 South American teams in the 2024 Copa America,…
Scaloni reveals Messi talks with Argentina future up in the air
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Scaloni reveals Messi talks with Argentina future up in the air

December 09, 2023
Lionel Messi has been consulted by Lionel Scaloni as the Argentina head coach ponders his future in charge of the national team. Scaloni led Argentina to World Cup glory in…
Uruguay clash 'could be huge' but Berhalter urges early Copa America focus from USA
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Uruguay clash 'could be huge' but Berhalter urges early Copa America focus from USA

December 09, 2023
A match against Uruguay could be crucial for the United States, but head coach Gregg Berhalter urged his side not to look too far ahead after the Copa America draw…
Copa America draw was always going to be difficult, admits USA coach Berhalter
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Copa America draw was always going to be difficult, admits USA coach Berhalter

December 09, 2023
United States head coach Gregg Berhalter feels his side have been handed a tough draw in the 2024 Copa America, but he knew that was always likely to be the…
Hallgrimsson fancies Reggae Boyz chances in tough Copa America group; says immediate focus on Nations League semis
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Hallgrimsson fancies Reggae Boyz chances in tough Copa America group; says immediate focus on Nations League semis

December 08, 2023
Jamaica’s senior Reggae Boyz Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson knows his team is in for a tough time given their draw for next year’s CONMEBOL Copa America but fancies their chances…
Jamaica's Reggae Boyz set for Copa America challenge in Group B alongside Mexico, Ecuador, and Venezuela
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Jamaica's Reggae Boyz set for Copa America challenge in Group B alongside Mexico, Ecuador, and Venezuela

December 08, 2023
In an intriguing draw held on Thursday night, Jamaica's national football team, the Reggae Boyz, discovered their fate in the upcoming 2024 CONMEBOL Copa America. Placed in Group B, they…
United States to host 2024 Copa America
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United States to host 2024 Copa America

January 28, 2023
The United States will host a reformatted 2024 Copa America, CONMEBOL has confirmed. Ecuador had been due to stage next year's competition but withdrew in November due to concerns over…
Copa America 2021: Messi finally scales the mountain with player-of-the-tournament heroics
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Copa America 2021: Messi finally scales the mountain with player-of-the-tournament heroics

July 12, 2021
Lionel Messi finally secured his holy grail this weekend as Argentina claimed a 1-0 win over bitter rivals Brazil at the Maracana to lift the Copa America. The six-time Ballon…
Copa America Team of the Tournament: Who stood out with Messi and Neymar?
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Copa America Team of the Tournament: Who stood out with Messi and Neymar?

July 11, 2021
Lionel Messi's long wait for major international honours with Argentina is finally over after playing a starring role in their Copa America triumph, winning the Player of the Tournament prize…
Copa America 2021 winner Messi: I needed to achieve this with Argentina
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Copa America 2021 winner Messi: I needed to achieve this with Argentina

July 11, 2021
Lionel Messi has expressed his happiness and relief at finally winning silverware with Argentina after Saturday's Copa America 2021 triumph over Brazil at the Maracana. Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 after…
Tite praises Neymar for Messi embrace: 'There is greatness in defeat'
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Tite praises Neymar for Messi embrace: 'There is greatness in defeat'

July 11, 2021
Brazil head coach Tite has praised superstar Neymar for his show of sportsmanship to Lionel Messi after his side's 1-0 Copa America final defeat to Argentina on Saturday. Neymar's Paris…
Messi lifts a weight off his shoulders with Copa America glory while Neymar waits for his time
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Messi lifts a weight off his shoulders with Copa America glory while Neymar waits for his time

July 10, 2021
Like Cristiano Ronaldo five years ago, Lionel Messi has ended his international trophy drought with continental glory. Ballon d'Ors are one thing, with the pair sharing 11 between them, but…
Brazil 0-1 Argentina: La Albiceleste and Messi end long Copa America drought
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Brazil 0-1 Argentina: La Albiceleste and Messi end long Copa America drought

July 10, 2021
Argentina have ended their 28-year wait to lift the Copa America after Angel Di Maria's first-half goal clinched a 1-0 victory over Brazil in Saturday's final at Rio de Janeiro's…
Colombia 3-2 Peru: Diaz stunner settles Copa America third-place play-off
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Colombia 3-2 Peru: Diaz stunner settles Copa America third-place play-off

July 09, 2021
Colombia beat Peru 3-2 in the Copa America third-place play-off thanks to a sublime stoppage-time strike from Luis Diaz. Porto winger Diaz, who had put Colombia 2-1 ahead midway through…
Brazil v Argentina: Messi bids to end international hoodoo as Selecao hope Neymar remembers his shooting boots
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Brazil v Argentina: Messi bids to end international hoodoo as Selecao hope Neymar remembers his shooting boots

July 09, 2021
Lionel Messi will lead out Argentina in Saturday's Copa America final aware it could be the last opportunity he has to win silverware with La Albiceleste – and ending that…

Neymar desperate to beat close friend Messi in Copa America final

July 08, 2021
Neymar will be putting his friendship with former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi aside as he chases his first Copa America title with Brazil in Saturday's final. Brazil takes on Argentina…
Colombia v Peru: Rueda out to end awful Incas run and conclude 'positive' campaign
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Colombia v Peru: Rueda out to end awful Incas run and conclude 'positive' campaign

July 08, 2021
Colombia have a miserable recent Copa America record against Peru but are hopeful of ending their 2021 campaign on a high in the third-place play-off. Los Cafeteros missed out on…
Messi hails 'phenomenon' Martinez after Argentina win shoot-out en route to Copa decider
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Messi hails 'phenomenon' Martinez after Argentina win shoot-out en route to Copa decider

July 07, 2021
Lionel Messi hailed "phenomenon" Emiliano Martinez after the Argentina goalkeeper saved three penalties to lead La Albiceleste to the Copa America final. After Tuesday's semi-final against Colombia ended 1-1 without…
Martinez's heroics has Messi on cusp of coveted Argentina crown
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Martinez's heroics has Messi on cusp of coveted Argentina crown

July 07, 2021
When you take a look at Lionel Messi's trophy cabinet, there isn't much missing. No player in Barcelona's history has won more titles than Messi at Camp Nou – 10…
Argentina 1-1 Colombia (3-2 pens): Martinez saves three penalties as Messi's men earn Brazil date in Copa final
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Argentina 1-1 Colombia (3-2 pens): Martinez saves three penalties as Messi's men earn Brazil date in Copa final

July 06, 2021
Lionel Messi's Argentina will face Brazil in the Copa America final after overcoming Colombia in a dramatic penalty shoot-out thanks to Emiliano Martinez. With no extra time, penalties were needed…
Neymar wants Messi's Argentina in Copa America final after Brazil reach decider
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Neymar wants Messi's Argentina in Copa America final after Brazil reach decider

July 05, 2021
Brazil superstar Neymar said he wants to face Lionel Messi's Argentina in the Copa America final after the defending champions edged Peru. Neymar provided the assist for Lucas Paqueta's 35th-minute…
Tite sailing to new heights as Brazil stand on cusp of Copa America glory
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Tite sailing to new heights as Brazil stand on cusp of Copa America glory

July 05, 2021
It is hard to think that before the start of this year's Copa America, some were calling for Tite's sacking. Those calls stemmed on the uncertainty of the Selecao's participation…
Brazil 1-0 Peru: Selecao reach Copa America final as Tite equals record
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Brazil 1-0 Peru: Selecao reach Copa America final as Tite equals record

July 05, 2021
Defending champions Brazil booked their spot in another Copa America final after seeing off Peru 1-0 on Monday. In a repeat of the 2019 Copa decider, Lucas Paqueta settled the…
Argentina v Colombia: Los Cafeteros out to break semi-final hoodoo against Messi-inspired opponents
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Argentina v Colombia: Los Cafeteros out to break semi-final hoodoo against Messi-inspired opponents

July 05, 2021
Colombia will look to pull off an upset and reach the Copa America final for the first time outside of their country when they take on a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina…
Tite and Brazil eyeing Copa America final
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Tite and Brazil eyeing Copa America final

July 04, 2021
Brazil head coach Tite and the Selecao are eyeing the Copa America final as they prepare to face Peru in a rematch of the 2019 decider. Tite's defending champions Brazil…
Brazil v Peru: History beckons for Tite in Copa America semi-finals
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Brazil v Peru: History beckons for Tite in Copa America semi-finals

July 04, 2021
Brazil head coach Tite will attempt an historic result on Monday as his side face Peru in the Copa America semi-finals. The defending champions battled into the last four after…
More praise and records for Messi but elusive international team success looms
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More praise and records for Messi but elusive international team success looms

July 04, 2021
"I honestly don't know if he's going to get tired of being praised every day," Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni mused after Lionel Messi's latest masterclass. Once again, Messi was…
Tite's Brazil have style and substance as Selecao dream of more Copa America glory
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Tite's Brazil have style and substance as Selecao dream of more Copa America glory

July 02, 2021
When Brazil spring to mind, you don't normally associate defensive stability and clean sheets with the Selecao. Brazil's flair and free-flowing football have made them the most feared and entertaining…
Brazil 1-0 Chile: Paqueta sends Selecao through to Copa semis despite shocking Jesus red card
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Brazil 1-0 Chile: Paqueta sends Selecao through to Copa semis despite shocking Jesus red card

July 02, 2021
Defending champions Brazil kept their hopes of back-to-back titles alive after overcoming a numerical disadvantage and Chile 1-0 en route to the Copa America semi-finals. Brazil substitute Lucas Paqueta scored…
Peru 3-3 Paraguay (4-3 pens): Trauco settles incredible Copa tie as 2019 runners-up book semi-final spot
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Peru 3-3 Paraguay (4-3 pens): Trauco settles incredible Copa tie as 2019 runners-up book semi-final spot

July 02, 2021
Peru became the first side to book their place in the Copa America semi-finals after beating Paraguay on penalties in a dramatic tie that finished 3-3 following normal time and…
Argentina v Ecuador: Otamendi tells defence to build platform for Messi and Co
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Argentina v Ecuador: Otamendi tells defence to build platform for Messi and Co

July 02, 2021
Argentina are determined to avoid allowing Ecuador any sweet 16 celebrations after Saturday's quarter-final, having never lost in 15 previous Copa America clashes with La Tri. Experienced defender Nicolas Otamendi…
Uruguay v Colombia: Tabarez's men finding form of 2011 title win
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Uruguay v Colombia: Tabarez's men finding form of 2011 title win

July 02, 2021
Uruguay face Colombia in the Copa America quarter-finals in Brasilia on Saturday buoyed by recent form that could see them challenge for the trophy again. La Celeste are the most…
Peru v Paraguay: La Albirroja aiming to end dismal run against Gareca's men
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Peru v Paraguay: La Albirroja aiming to end dismal run against Gareca's men

July 01, 2021
Paraguay will need to end a torrid run of form against Peru if they are to book a place in the semi-finals of the Copa America. Eduardo Berizzo's side have…
Brazil v Chile: History on Selecao's side with semi-finals in their sights
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Brazil v Chile: History on Selecao's side with semi-finals in their sights

July 01, 2021
Brazil have recent history on their side as they take on Chile on Friday, with a place in the Copa America semi-finals up for grabs. The tournament hosts – and…
Martinez insists he was not fazed by Argentina goal drought
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Martinez insists he was not fazed by Argentina goal drought

June 29, 2021
Lautaro Martinez insists he was not feeling the pressure despite a goal drought that ended with his strike in Argentina's 4-1 Copa America win over Bolivia on Monday. The win…
Record-breaker Messi celebrates Argentina milestone in way only he knows how
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Record-breaker Messi celebrates Argentina milestone in way only he knows how

June 29, 2021
When it comes to Lionel Messi, there are not enough superlatives to describe his brilliance. That was the case following Messi's magical performance in his record-breaking appearance for Argentina. Two…
Uruguay 1-0 Paraguay: Early Cavani strike sets up La Celeste date with Colombia
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Uruguay 1-0 Paraguay: Early Cavani strike sets up La Celeste date with Colombia

June 28, 2021
Edinson Cavani's 21st-minute penalty lifted Uruguay into second spot in Group A and booked a quarter-final date with Colombia after a 1-0 win over Paraguay at the Copa America on…
Bolivia 1-4 Argentina: Magical Messi as La Albiceleste captain makes history
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Bolivia 1-4 Argentina: Magical Messi as La Albiceleste captain makes history

June 28, 2021
Lionel Messi produced a masterclass with two goals and an assist as he made history in Argentina's 4-1 victory over Bolivia at the Copa America. Messi became Argentina's all-time record…
Messi makes history at Copa America with record-breaking 148th Argentina cap
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Messi makes history at Copa America with record-breaking 148th Argentina cap

June 28, 2021
Lionel Messi has made history with Argentina, becoming the country's all-time record appearances holder in the Copa America clash against Bolivia. Messi was named in the starting line-up for Argentina's…
Messi's Argentina record: Barcelona superstar set for record-breaking 148th cap
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Messi's Argentina record: Barcelona superstar set for record-breaking 148th cap

June 28, 2021
Lionel Messi is set to become Argentina's all-time record appearances holder when his country take on Bolivia in the Copa America. Messi is still chasing an elusive major honour in…
Brazil miss Neymar as feeble show opens door to Copa quarters for Ecuador
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Brazil miss Neymar as feeble show opens door to Copa quarters for Ecuador

June 27, 2021
Neymar, a mask hanging from his left ear, took a bite from a bar and gestured this way and that. This was a game the world's most expensive player was…
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