Tag: Brazil National Soccer Team
Kessie gives Ivory Coast a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia
YOKOHAMA, Japan — Franck Kessie scored the go-ahead goal in the 66th minute and Ivory Coast beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 Thursday in its opening...
From Copa America to Olympics, Richarlison nets 3 for Brazil
YOKOMAHA, Japan — The jig of joy seven minutes into his Olympic debut showed just why Richarlison was so determined to be allowed by...
Marta scores twice, Brazil routs China 5-0 at Olympics
RIFU, Japan — Marta became the first player to score in five straight Olympics and Brazil beat China 5-0 on Wednesday in the women's...
Germany cuts short Olympic warmup with allegations of racism
WAKAYAMA, Japan — Germany’s Olympic soccer team walked off the field during a preparation match for the Tokyo Games on Saturday in response to...
Messi pays his debt to Argentina with Copa America title
BUENOS AIRES — Argentina finally made Lionel Messi cry with joy.
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Di Maria recovers from finals drama with Copa America title
BUENOS AIRES — Ángel Di María once admitted that he sought out a psychologist to help him deal with the trauma of his performance...
Brazil and Argentina both have keys to win Copa America
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil and Argentina have several keys that could see either team win the Copa America title on Saturday at the...
Messi and Neymar picked as best players at Copa America
RIO DE JANEIRO — Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Neymar were picked as the two best players of the Copa America just before they...
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Rio opens 10% of Maracana Stadium for Copa America final
RIO DE JANEIRO — Rio de Janeiro officials are allowing Copa America organizers to invite thousands of COVID-19-tested fans into the final at Maracana...