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The Liverpool striker confronting Colombia supporters

Nunez handed five-game Uruguay ban after brawl

Liverpool's Darwin Nunez has been handed a five-game international ban for his role in the disorder that took place at the end of Uruguay's Copa America semi-final against Colombia last month.

Soccer • 28 Aug 24

Argentina won the Copa America on Sunday

French FA to report Argentina players 'racist' chant

The French Football Federation has said it will file a legal complaint alleging "racially offensive and discriminatory remarks" were made by Argentina players following their Copa America victory over Colombia on Sunday night.

Soccer • 17 Jul 24

Lautaro Martínez scores the winning goal

Martinez grabs extra-time winner as Argentina win Copa

A goal deep into extra-time by Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 1-0 win over Colombia and a record-breaking 16th Copa America title.

Soccer • 15 Jul 24

Darwin Nunez in the stands after the match

Liverpool's Nunez involved in clash with supporters

Liverpool striker Darwin Núnez was involved in an ugly altercation with Colombian supporters in the stands after Uruguay's Copa America semi-final loss.

Soccer • 11 Jul 24

Lionel Messi of Argentina dribbles past Canada's Jonathan David

Scaloni hails old guard as Argentina reach Copa final

Argentina's path to the Copa America final has been no bed of roses, coach Lionel Scaloni said, as he lauded his players for their performance in Tuesday night's 2-0 semi-final win over Canada in New Jersey.

Soccer • 10 Jul 24

Uruguay celebrate during their penalty shootout win over Brazil

Bielsa credits Uruguay's spirit after downing Brazil

Uruguay's diligence and resilience under pressure after going a man down against Brazil in Saturday's Copa America quarter-final victory put the team's distinctive character in the spotlight, coach Marcelo Bielsa said.

Soccer • 07 Jul 24

Emiliano Martinez saves Alan Minda's spot-kick

Martinez stars in Copa America shootout for Argentina

Emiliano Martinez spared Lionel Messi's blushes as Argentina survived a scare to beat Ecuador on penalties and book a place in the Copa America semi-finals.

Soccer • 05 Jul 24

Five-time world champions Brazil are counting on Vinicius Jr to carry his Champions League-winning Real Madrid form into the international arena

Brazil get Copa America campaign off on the wrong foot

Costa Rica defied Brazil's wealth of possession to hold the Copa America giants to a shock nil-all draw in their Group D opener in Los Angeles.

Soccer • 25 Jun 24

It's the Euros champs versus the Copa America champs

Italy to face Argentina in inaugural 'Finalissima'

European Championship winners Italy will face Copa America winners Argentina in June 2022, the soccer governing bodies of Europe and South America said on Tuesday.

Soccer • 28 Sep 21

Lionel Messi lifts the Copa America trophy as he celebrates with his Argentina teammates

Messi a winner with Argentina at last after Copa glory

Lionel Messi's long wait for a major trophy with Argentina is over after a 1-0 win against Brazil in the Copa America final.

Soccer • 11 Jul 21

Lionel Messi and his Argentina team-mates during the penalty shootout

Martinez the shootout hero as Argentina reach final

Emiliano Martinez was the hero for Argentina as he saved three times in a shootout to take his team into a Copa America final match-up with Brazil after Tuesday night's semi-final against Colombia finished 1-1 after 90 minutes.

Soccer • 07 Jul 21

Lucas Paqueta (L) celebrates with team-mates Neymar Jr (C) and Richarlison after scoring for Brazil against Peru

Neymar 'wants Argentina' as Brazil book Copa final spot

Brazil forward Neymar said he hopes Argentina will be their opponents in the Copa America final and has no doubts that the hosts would come out on top against their fierce rivals.

Soccer • 06 Jul 21

Lionel Messi is the top scorer at the Copa America with four goals

Messi stars as Argentina advance to Copa America semis

Lionel Messi scored a free-kick and served up two assists as Argentina beat Ecuador 3-0 on Saturday to set themselves up for a Copa America semi-final against Colombia.

Soccer • 04 Jul 21

Lionel Messi had a night to remember at Arena Pantanal

Messi dazzles in record Argentina appearance

With his inauspicious Argentina debut nothing but a distant memory, Lionel Messi became his country's most capped player in their 4-1 Copa America victory over Bolivia.

Soccer • 29 Jun 21

Messi celebrates Alejandro Gomez's goal against Paraguay

Messi equals all-time Argentina caps record

Lionel Messi equalled Argentina's all-time appearance record as they ensured their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa America by beating Paraguay 1-0.

Soccer • 22 Jun 21

Diego Maradona never won the Copa America as a player

Maradona hologram lights up Copa America

Diego Maradona was honoured with a spectacular light show as Argentina got their Copa America campaign under way.

Soccer • 15 Jun 21

Qatar and Australia pull out of Copa America

Australia and Qatar, the two non-South American sides due to take part in this year's Copa America, have pulled out of the tournament, the secretary general of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has confirmed.

Soccer • 23 Feb 21

FIFA postpones U20 and U17 World Cups

FIFA has postponed next year's U20 World Cup in Indonesia and U17 tournament in Peru until 2023 due to coronavirus.

Soccer • 25 Dec 20

Messi was shown a red car after tussle with Chile's Gary Medel

Messi hit with 3-month international ban for ref rant

The ban means Argentina will be without the Barcelona attacker for friendlies against Chile, Mexico and Germany.

Soccer • 03 Aug 19

Brazil boss Tite speechless after Copa America win

Brazil boss Tite was at a loss to describe his elation after triumphing over Peru in the Copa America final.

World Cup • 08 Jul 19

Brazil celebrate with the trophy after securing their ninth Copa America win

Jesus wept yet Brazil land Copa America beating Peru

Brazil's Gabriel Jesus made one goal, scored another and was sent off in the second half as they beat Peru 3-1 to win the Copa America for the ninth time in a pulsating contest at the Maracana stadium.

Soccer • 07 Jul 19

Messi wasn't impressed with the red-card decision

Argentina secure Copa America third despite Messi red

Argentina secured a third place finish in the Copa America, despite finishing with ten men against Chile following Lionel Messi's red card.

Soccer • 06 Jul 19

Peru upset holders Chile to make Copa America final

Peru have reached their first Copa America final since 1975 after beating two-time defending champions Chile 3-0.

Soccer • 04 Jul 19

Lionel Messi was unhappy with many of the decisions against Brazil

Messi slams VAR absence in Copa semi-final

Argentina's Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero lashed out at the officiating after their 2-0 Copa America semi-final defeat to Brazil and questioned why video technology was not consulted in two penalty appeals that were waved away.

Soccer • 03 Jul 19

Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino netted for Brazil

Brazil ease past rivals to reach Copa America decider

Brazil have reached the final of the Copa America after a 2-0 victory over Argentina.

Soccer • 03 Jul 19