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Argentina beats Ecuador at Copa, plays Colombia in semifinal

Lionel Messi scored his 76th international goal and is now only one shy of Pele for the South American record as Argentina beat Ecuador 3-0 on Saturday to progress to the semifinals of the Copa America.

Brazil beats Chile at Copa America despite 2nd-half red card

Defending Copa America champions Brazil advanced to the semifinals with a 1-0 win over Chile on Friday after substitute Lucas Paquetá scored the only goal of the match.

Peru beats Paraguay on penalties to reach Copa America semis

Peru beat Paraguay 4-3 on penalties Friday to advance to the Copa America semifinals in the most thrilling tournament match so far.

Neymar and Sanchez return for Copa America knockout match

Defending champion Brazil and Chile will have their star players back in action when they meet in the Copa America quarterfinals on Friday. Neymar will return for Brazil and Alexis Sánchez has recovered from a calf muscle injury ahead of the encounter at the Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

Argentina beats Paraguay, secures Copa America knockout spot

Papu Gómez scored in the 10th minute as Argentina beat Paraguay 1-0 on Monday and secured its place in the Copa America knockout stage.

Suarez goal earns Uruguay draw with Chile

Luis Suarez ended a goal scoring drought for Uruguay that threatened to go a fifth straight game.

Copa America's COVID-19 cases increase again from 66 to 82

Brazil’s government said Friday that 82 people connected with the Copa America soccer tournament had contracted COVID-19, an increase of 16 infections from the previous day.

Englishman scores in Chile's Copa America win over Bolivia

On a day many football fans expected Harry Kane to shine at the European Championship, it was an Englishman playing for Chile at Copa America who managed to put the ball into the back of the net. Born in Stoke, 22-year-old Ben Brereton scored Chile's goal in a 1-0 win over Bolivia on Friday.

Brazil beats Peru to move into first in Copa America group

Brazil changed half of its team to face Peru on Thursday in its second Copa America match but still cruised to a 4-0 victory. Defender Alex Sandro, Neymar, midfielder Everton Ribeiro and striker Richarlison scored the goals at the Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

Copa America cases of COVID-19 rises to 65

CONMEBOL says cases of people with COVID-19 at the Copa America in Brazil have risen to 65.

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Brazil: 41 COVID-19 cases connected to Copa America

Brazil's health ministry has documented 41 cases of COVID-19 related to the Copa America, including 31 players or staffers and 10 workers who were hired for the event.

Messi, Di Maria and Agüero in Argentina's Copa America squad

Lionel Messi, Sergio Agüero and Ángel Di María are headlining the Argentina squad that will to Brazil for the Copa America, seeking their national team's first major title since 1993.

Brazil's top court allows Copa America despite virus worries

Brazil’s Supreme Court on Thursday gave its go-ahead for the Copa America soccer tournament to kick off here despite the country's alarming COVID-19 figures. The unanimous vote by the 11 justices provides relief for President Jair Bolsonaro and tournament organizers in Brazil, which is hosting the event after the withdrawal of Colombia and Argentina.

Brazil squad agrees to play in Copa America despite concerns

The Brazil squad has agreed to play in the Copa America despite expressing concerns over the late decision to stage the continental tournament in their home country.

Bolsonaro wants to host Copa America in Brazil despite virus

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro wants this month's Copa America soccer tournament to be held in his country despite the raging coronavirus pandemic. South American soccer body CONMEBOL chose Brazil as a replacement host on Monday after Argentina was dropped because of the spread of the virus in that country.

Copa America: no host after Argentina dropped due to COVID

Copa America is without a host country only two weeks before kickoff after South American soccer body CONMEBOL ruled out Argentina amid an increase in COVID-19 cases in the country.

FIFA bans Peruvian soccer official Burga for life

A South American soccer official acquitted of racketeering in the United States has been banned for life by FIFA for taking bribes. FIFA says it found "overwhelming evidence" that Manuel Burga got or was promised $6.6 million in bribes linked to marketing deals for the Copa America and Copa Libertadores.

Messi suspended from Argentina for 3 months

Soccer body CONMEBOL has suspended Lionel Messi from international matches with Argentina for three months because of accusations of corruption he made at the latest Copa America.

Copa America standouts eye transfers to top European clubs

Now that the Copa América is over, several standout South American players are looking to transfer to top clubs in Europe. Some could be less expensive now than later, while others are good bargains who've never played for a European team.

Edu leaves Brazil role, joins Arsenal as technical director

Edu Gaspar has left his role as co-ordinator with the Brazilian Football Confederation to become the first technical director at former club Arsenal.

Brazil coach Tite critical of Messi's complaints

Brazil coach Tite has criticized Lionel Messi for his complaints against the Copa América refereeing. Brazil beat Messi's Argentina lineup in the semifinals and clinched the title Sunday with a 3-1 win over Peru.

Brazil beats Peru to win first Copa America title since 2007

Host Brazil has defeated Peru 3-1 to win its first Copa América title since 2007. Brazil won its ninth South American championship at a packed Maracana Stadium.

Another side of Messi appears in Copa America

Gone was the shy player who rarely showed any emotion on or off the field. In was an outspoken leader who got mad at referees and made corruption accusations against South American soccer officials.

Berhalter criticizes CONCACAF for not using video review

US Men's National team coach Gregg Berhalter has criticized soccer officials for not using video review (VAR) in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Brazil coach denies he could leave after Copa America final

Brazil coach Tite, 58, has denied he could leave his job after Sunday's Copa América final against Peru. Tite repeated to journalists on Saturday that his contract is until the end of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Copa America: Messi sent off as Argentina takes 3rd place

For a match that didn't mean much, there was a lot going on as Argentina defeated Chile 2-1 to finish third in the Copa América on Saturday. Lionel Messi was sent off after getting involved in an altercation in a tense third-place game between the rivals from the last two finals of the South American competition.

Messi sent off, shown straight red card in heated contest

Lionel Messi has been sent off in the first half of the third-place game between Argentina and Chile in the Copa America on Saturday. Messi was red carded after getting into a shoving match with Chile midfielder Gary Medel, who also was ejected.