Messi ends trophy drought as Argentina beat Brazil to win Copa

Messi ends trophy drought as Argentina beat Brazil to win Copa

Superstar Lionel Messi won his first trophy with his national team as Angel Di Maria's goal gave Argentina a 1-0 win over hosts Brazil in the Copa America final on Saturday.
Copa America postponed from 2020 to 2021

Copa America postponed from 2020 to 2021

The Copa America due to kick off in June in Argentina and Colombia was on Tuesday (Mar 17) postponed by a year to 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic, organisers CONMEBOL said.
Neymar set to return for Brazil vs Colombia

Neymar set to return for Brazil vs Colombia

Brazil coach Tite said Neymar will make a long-awaited return from injury when the South American champions take on Colombia in a friendly in Miami on Friday.
Brazil win Copa America despite Jesus dismissal

Brazil win Copa America despite Jesus dismissal

Ten-man Brazil held on to win the Copa America on home soil despite Gabriel Jesus' dismissal with a 3-1 victory over Peru on Sunday (Jul 7).
Paraguay through to Copa quarters as Japan, Ecuador draw

Paraguay through to Copa quarters as Japan, Ecuador draw

Paraguay became the final qualifiers for the Copa America quarter-finals without even playing on Monday (Jun 24) as the two teams who could deny them, Japan and Ecuador, drew 1-1 in Belo Horizonte.
Australia and Qatar to take part in 2020 Copa America

Australia and Qatar to take part in 2020 Copa America

Australia have accepted an invitation to take part in next year's Copa America alongside Asian champions Qatar, who make their debut in the South American tournament this weekend, CONMEBOL announced on Thursday (Jun 13).
New lawyer for Neymar's rape accuser considers dropping case

New lawyer for Neymar's rape accuser considers dropping case

The new lawyer of the woman at the centre of an alleged rape scandal involving Neymar is considering withdrawing from the case if his client fails to provide further evidence, Brazilian news website G1 reported.
CONMEBOL asks FIFA to hold Copa America in same years as Euros

CONMEBOL asks FIFA to hold Copa America in same years as Euros

South American football confederation CONMEBOL announced on Tuesday that it wants to change its calendar so that the Copa America is held in the same year as the European Championship from 2020.
First convicted FIFA bigwig awaits US sentencing

First convicted FIFA bigwig awaits US sentencing

The first bigwig convicted in the United States in the FIFA corruption scandal that disgraced world football awaited sentencing on Wednesday (Aug 22).