Copa America

Argentina sack undersecretary who demanded apology from Messi

Argentina’s undersecretary for sports Julio Garro was sacked on Thursday after demanding an apology from Lionel Messi for the racist chants during the national team’s celebrations after winning the Copa America.

Tired Colombia were impacted by delayed start to final: Lorenzo

"[The players] warmed up, cooled down, warmed up again, before the kick-off. Then we had 25 minutes of half-time, strange things for both teams," he said.

Canada treated like second-class citizens at Copa America, says coach

"We've had our players head-butted, we've had racial slurs thrown at our players live and through social media... We've been treated like second-class citizens."

'Let's enjoy what we are experiencing as a group'

Messi's 109th goal for Argentina also saw him surpass Iran's Ali Daei to take sole possession of second place on the all-time international scoring charts. Messi trails only Cristiano Ronaldo, who has scored 130 goals for Portugal.

Messi, Alvarez on target as Argentina beat Canada 2-0 to reach Copa final

Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi scored the goals as Argentina advanced to Sunday's final in Miami where they will face either Colombia or Uruguay.

Canada stand between Argentina and another final

The Copa America is down to the final four with a pair of fascinating semifinals and favourites Argentina hoping they can win their third straight major title.

A lot to fix for Brazil against in-form Uruguay

Coming up against Uruguay, the standout performers of this Copa America so far, Brazil, missing their key player Vinicius Jr, will have a lot to fix in this heavyweight quarterfinal clash at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday morning.

USA crash out of Copa as Uruguay, Panama advance

Team USA, who suffered an upset 2-1 defeat to Panama last Thursday, went into Monday's final Group C game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City needing to match or better Panama's result against Bolivia to advance.

Birthday boy Messi returns to scene of Argentina Copa torment

Eight years ago, Messi was part of the Argentina team which lost the Copa America final on penalties to Chile at the New Jersey venue -- with the striker missing his team's first effort in the shoot-out.

July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

Argentina sack undersecretary who demanded apology from Messi

Argentina’s undersecretary for sports Julio Garro was sacked on Thursday after demanding an apology from Lionel Messi for the racist chants during the national team’s celebrations after winning the Copa America.

July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024

Tired Colombia were impacted by delayed start to final: Lorenzo

"[The players] warmed up, cooled down, warmed up again, before the kick-off. Then we had 25 minutes of half-time, strange things for both teams," he said.

July 13, 2024
July 13, 2024

Canada treated like second-class citizens at Copa America, says coach

"We've had our players head-butted, we've had racial slurs thrown at our players live and through social media... We've been treated like second-class citizens."

July 10, 2024
July 10, 2024

'Let's enjoy what we are experiencing as a group'

Messi's 109th goal for Argentina also saw him surpass Iran's Ali Daei to take sole possession of second place on the all-time international scoring charts. Messi trails only Cristiano Ronaldo, who has scored 130 goals for Portugal.

July 10, 2024
July 10, 2024

Messi, Alvarez on target as Argentina beat Canada 2-0 to reach Copa final

Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi scored the goals as Argentina advanced to Sunday's final in Miami where they will face either Colombia or Uruguay.

July 9, 2024
July 9, 2024

Canada stand between Argentina and another final

The Copa America is down to the final four with a pair of fascinating semifinals and favourites Argentina hoping they can win their third straight major title.

July 6, 2024
July 6, 2024

A lot to fix for Brazil against in-form Uruguay

Coming up against Uruguay, the standout performers of this Copa America so far, Brazil, missing their key player Vinicius Jr, will have a lot to fix in this heavyweight quarterfinal clash at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday morning.

July 2, 2024
July 2, 2024

USA crash out of Copa as Uruguay, Panama advance

Team USA, who suffered an upset 2-1 defeat to Panama last Thursday, went into Monday's final Group C game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City needing to match or better Panama's result against Bolivia to advance.

June 25, 2024
June 25, 2024

Birthday boy Messi returns to scene of Argentina Copa torment

Eight years ago, Messi was part of the Argentina team which lost the Copa America final on penalties to Chile at the New Jersey venue -- with the striker missing his team's first effort in the shoot-out.

June 24, 2024
June 24, 2024

Brazil start Copa America mission with Costa Rica encounter

Brazil open their 2024 Copa America campaign against Costa Rica on Monday in Los Angeles with a whole new look almost from top to bottom, with Real Madrid's rising star Vinicius Jr leading a group that were waiting for an opportunity for a fresh start.

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