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Lionel Messi Places Goal of Playing in 6th World Cup on Hold After Ankle Injury During Copa America Final

Argentina may have won the Copa America title, but superstar Lionel Messi left the game in tears due to an ankle injury and this puts his World Cup goal into question.

Copa America Final Was Chaotic as Colombia Soccer President and Son Arrested After Fight With Security; Argentina Won

Jul 15, 2024 09:30 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Colombia vs. Argentina Final at the Copa America in Miami had proven to be very chaotic after the president of the Colombian Football Federation was arrested.

Argentina Trolls Drake After Beating Canada in Copa America With Kendrick Lamar Diss Track

Jul 12, 2024 09:37 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Argentina is the World Cup champion and is considered the best national team in soccer right now. However, rapper Drake thought Canada could beat them in the Copa America semi-final.

Copa America Final 4 Revealed as Uruguay Eliminates Brazil; What Is Next for USMNT and Mexico?

Jul 08, 2024 09:12 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The semi-final matches of the world's oldest soccer tournament, the Copa America, have now been decided as Uruguay eliminated eternal rival Brazil.

What Is the Copa America, the Oldest International Tournament in Soccer?

Jul 06, 2024 07:10 PM EDT By Rick Martin

We have reached the quarterfinal stage of the Copa America as Argentina continues its defense of its title. However, why is it such a big deal?

Copa America: USA and Mexico Lose Crucial Matches and in Danger of Elimination

Copa America: USA, Mexico Lose Crucial Matches and in Danger of Elimination

Jun 27, 2024 10:28 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Things are not looking good for the top two North American teams in the Copa America tournament, as Mexico and host Team USA both lost crucial matches.

Copa America: Argentina Survives Chile in Final Rematch From Previous Tournament

Jun 26, 2024 12:23 AM EDT By Rick Martin

It was a close one for the Lionel Messi-led World Cup champions and defending Copa America champions Argentina, as it survived rival Chile in a nailbiter.

Chile Soccer Players Violated Copa America COVID Protocols

Jun 20, 2021 10:24 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Chile admitted that its soccer players have violated the COVID protocols at the Copa America tournament.

Copa America: Bolivia and Chile Announces More COVID-19 Positive Football Players, Staff, Amid Tournament

Copa America 2021: Bolivia and Chile Announce More COVID-19 Positive Football Players, Staff Amid Tournament

Jun 17, 2021 08:55 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

More COVID positive patients rise, related to Copa America, as Bolivia and Chile announced cases from their team.

Copa America in Brazil Raises COVID-19 Cases Among Players, Staff, Workers to More Than 50

Jun 16, 2021 02:10 AM EDT By Mary Webber

At least 33 soccer players and team staff are among those 52 confirmed COVID-19 cases from the Copa America tournament in Brazil.

Copa America: Brazil Opens Football League With a Win Against Venezuela

Jun 14, 2021 02:05 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Brazil scored 3-0 against Venezuela, sealing their win on Copa America 2021. The match happened at Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia.

Copa America 2021: 12 People Players, Staff from Venezuela’s Football Team Tested Positive for COVID-19

Copa America 2021: 12 Players, Staff Of Venezuela Football Team Tested Positive for COVID-19

Jun 12, 2021 10:32 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Twelve players and staff from Venezuela football team tested positive for COVID, the day before the match against Brazil in Copa America 2021.

Brazil Supreme Court To Consider Requests To Halt Copa America

Jun 09, 2021 03:17 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Brazil Supreme Court has agreed to hear the requests regarding blocking Copa America from taking place in the South American country.

Copa America 2021: Brazil's COVID Inquiry Staff Urge Tournament's Postponement; AFA Confirms Argentina on the Football League

Jun 07, 2021 03:08 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

COVID inquiry staff members from Brazil urged for the postponement of Copa America in the country. Meanwhile, the AFA confirmed Argentina's entry into the football league.

Brazil Copa America 2021: Court Demands Jair Bolsonaro Provide Information on Football Match

Brazil Copa America 2021: Court Demands Pres. Jair Bolsonaro to Provide Information on Football Match

Jun 02, 2021 03:20 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

A judge from the supreme court of Brazil demanded President Jair Bolsonaro to provide information about the decision on holding Copa America 2021 in the country.

Latin America and Its Love of Sports

Dec 06, 2019 11:07 PM EST By Jose Antonio Mendiola

Baseball and soccer are two of the most famous sports in Latin America. South Ameriacn players excel in these sports because they see it as a way to escape poverty in their country.