It had been 24 years since Colombia had enjoyed a competitive victory over Brazil. It was also almost one year since Colombia was thrown out of the World Cup by Brazil in a violent 2-1 encounter.The drama was heightened by Colombia essentially playing an elimination game.It had all the ingredients for high drama. It did not disappoint.Colombia pulled off a 1-0 win over Brazil to pick up a vital three points in Group C of the Copa America. While the score was low, tempers flared up throughout the match as the rivalry between these two nations increased. Here is what we learned from the match.
Leandro Barbosa led the Golden State Warriors to an NBA Championship over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Barbosa became just the second player in NBA history to accomplish something.Find out what he did.
Before the Copa America started, people knew they had to pencil in the June 17 date between Colombia and Brazil. Two juggernauts who had played to an edgy match in last year's World Cup were bound to bring about some attacking flair and drama.What drama it has turned out to be.
The 2015 Copa America is underway. It may be early, but a few national teams have been impressive. Others, not so much. Latin Post provides an updated standings of each and every group for you with a schedule moving forward.
Argentina and Uruguay will play each other in a Copa America Group B game. This is a crucial game for Argentina, because they tied their first game. Latin Post breaks down the game and picks a winner.
Mexico and Chile will play each other in a Group A game of the 2015 Copa America. This is the first game for both of these teams in this tournament. Latin Post previews the game, provides a schedule and predicts a winner.
Colombia is set to open its Copa America campaign with what should be a tense encounter with Venezuela. Meanwhile Brazil will look to get things started nice and easy with a win over Peru.
Brazil's tourism minister is pushing for a relaxation of his country's visa requirements ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Henrique Eduardo Alves insisted that the step would be beneficial to help develop the Brazilian tourism sector.
Argentina and Paraguay will play each other in a Group B game of the 2015 Copa America. This is the first game for both of these teams in this tournament. Latin Post previews the game, provides a schedule and predicts a winner.
After spending nearly $60,000 on cosmetic surgery to transform himself into a human Ken doll, Celso Santebañes died earlier this month at the age of 20 from a rare blood cancer.
Chile and Ecuador will play the first game of the 2015 Copa America tournament. Latin Post provides full in depth coverage of the biggest soccer tournament in South American history. Here we preview and predict the game between Chile and Ecuador.
Brazil will face Honduras in their final international friendly match on Wednesday before they kick off their campaign against Peru in the 2015 Copa American on Sunday.
Group C of the Copa America is widely considered the Group of Death of this tournament.Chile gets a Mexican B-team, a decent but not great Ecuador and a minnow in Bolivia, while Argentina gets an easy group featuring a Luis Suarez-less Uruguay as well as a rebuilding Paraguay and tournament debutante in Jamaica in Group B.Colombia, Brazil and Venezuela all have to do battle against one another with Peru offering them perhaps the only respite from the other tough matchups.However, at this point in time it is actually rather easy to pick the favorite to win the group - Brazil. Here are reasons why.
Neymar is one of the best soccer players in the world today, but many still feel as if he is a product of Lionel Messi's outstanding offense. Neymar has a chance to do something Messi has never done.
Brazil and Mexico will collide in an international friendly match on Sunday as part of their preparation for their upcoming campaign in the 2015 Copa America.
Anthony Dias, a banker has been playing the guitar for 20 years, belted out a total of six songs while the doctors performed surgery to remove his brain tumor.
Argentina and Bolivia will face off in a Latin American soccer friendly to get prepared for the upcoming Copa America tournament. Here, we preview the game and predict who will win.
The 2015 FIFA World Cup is just days away. The 24 best Women's national teams will be competing for the top spot in the soccer world. Let's break down the field and pick a winner.
