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.
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.
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.
Uruguay and Jamaica will face each other in their first Copa America game of 2015. Both of these teams play in Group B. Latin Post breaks down the game and picks a winner.
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.
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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.
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The 2014-15 season will come to an end this weekend with the Champions League final. The summer festivities will then get underway with the Copa America and Euro Cup qualifiers.The Ballon d'Or conversations will also get underway as a means of seeing which players have emerged at the halfway mark of the year. Here is an early preview with the nominees less than six months away from being announced.
Mexico and Peru will face off in a Latin American soccer friendly to get prepared for the upcoming Copa America tournament. Here, we preview the game and provide rosters for the match.
The 2015 Copa America is looming. So many great soccer players will be on display in Chile this summer representing their country. Here, we list the 10 best players playing in the 2015 Copa America.
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Brazil and Argentina are two of the best teams in the world, and they each have a superstar on their roster leading the way. Lionel Messi and Neymar lead Brazil and Argentina in the 2015 Copa America, but which South American country will advance further?
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