Tag: Copa America
Brazil calls striker Richarlison into Olympic soccer team
RIO DE JANEIRO — Defending champion Brazil named striker Richarlison to its Olympic soccer team on Friday. The 24-year-old is currently playing at Copa...
Ederson gets start over Alisson for Brazil’s Copa QF match
RIO DE JANEIRO — Goalkeeper Ederson will start Brazil's Copa America quarterfinals match against Chile, taking the place of the once-unchallenged Alisson.
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Veteran Thiago Silva eyes World Cup and Maldini-style career
RIO DE JANEIRO — Ahead of Brazil’s Copa America quarterfinal against Chile on Friday, Brazil defender Thiago Silva has one particular player on his...
Neymar and Sanchez return for Copa America knockout match
RIO DE JANEIRO — Defending champion Brazil and Chile will have their star players back in action when they meet in the Copa America...
Messi breaks Mascherano’s record for most Argentina caps
CUIABA, Brazil — Lionel Messi has become Argentina's most capped international player.
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Copa America bracket favors Brazil; Argentina spots Uruguay
RIO DE JANEIRO — Defending champion Brazil may have the smoothest path to the final of the Copa America tournament it is hosting.
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Ecuador coach says Brazil’s Tite deserves World Cup title
SAO PAULO — Brazil coach Tite had an emotional exchange with his Ecuador counterpart Gustavo Alfaro after the teams drew 1-1 on Sunday and...
Uruguay beats Bolivia 2-0, advances to Copa America knockout
SAO PAULO — Uruguay beat Bolivia 2-0 on Thursday in a key victory to secure its spot in the Copa America knockout stage. It...
Emotional Neymar counts down to Pelé’s record for Brazil
SAO PAULO — Neymar might not win three World Cups in his career like Pelé did, but he is closing in as top goal...
Englishman scores in Chile’s Copa America win over Bolivia
SAO PAULO — On a day many football fans expected Harry Kane to shine at the European Championship, it was an Englishman playing for...