Copa America news

Revealed: Messi struck referee deal to avoid major final ban

It has been revealed that Lionel Messi once struck a mid-game shirt deal with a Copa America referee that allowed him to avoid a ban for the final.

Fofana reveals how Chelsea players 'sorted out' Fernandez saga

Wesley Fofana has explained how Chelsea players dealt with Enzo Fernandez's controversial video after Argentina's World Cup win.

Messi's wife celebrates Mateo's birthday with awesome photo

Lionel Messi's wife Antonela Roccuzzo has shared a collection of photos of the couple's son Mateo on his 9th birthday.

Europe or USA? Confusion over date for Messi vs Yamal clash

Confusion continues to reign when it comes to Lionel Messi’s potential clash with Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal in the next Finalissima.

Suarez offers advice to Nunez after lengthy ban

Liverpool star Darwin Nunez has been handed a lengthy ban by CONMEBOL for a brawl in the Copa America, and Luis Suarez has now offered him key advice.

Emi Martinez Copa America trophy celebration

Martinez can’t help himself! Keeper dusts off lewd celebration

World Cup winner Emi Martinez has dusted off his lewd trophy celebration when helping Argentina to parade their latest Copa America crown.

Angel Di Maria Lionel Messi Argentina 2022 World Cup

Messi sends emotional retirement message to Di Maria

Lionel Messi sent an emotional retirement message to Angel Di Maria as his fellow World Cup winner bid farewell to the Argentina national team.

Messi a clear victim of Ballon d'Or's European bias

Father Time may be catching up with the Barcelona legend, but his omission from the 2024 nominees list just doesn't sit right

Ballon d'Or: Vinicius, Rodri & the 2024 Golden Ball nominees

The shortlist for world football's most prestigious individual award has been revealed ahead of the ceremony in Paris on October 28

Yashin Trophy 2024: Best goalkeeper nominees revealed

Previous winners of the award include Thibaut Courtois and Alisson Becker, but who will claim this year's prize at the ceremony on October 28?

Liverpool ace Nunez hit with lengthy ban over Copa America brawl

Liverpool's Darwin Nunez has been banned for five games and fined €20,000 for his role in a Copa America brawl after Uruguay's loss to Colombia.

Ex-Real Madrid star Rodriguez joins La Liga minnows

Copa America star James Rodriguez is back in Europe following his move to La Liga outfit Rayo Vallecano.

Scommesse in primo piano

Pronostici Porto - Napoli con i partenopei in emergenza

See more betting articles

Argentina v Colombia - CONMEBOL Copa America USA 2024: Final

James Rodriguez heading back to Madrid! Colombia star agrees La Liga move

Former Real Madrid star James Rodriguez is heading back to the Spanish capital after agreeing to sign a contract with a La Liga club.

Emi Martinez Argentina Copa America 2024

Martinez team-mate jokes about new ‘terrible personality’

Nicolas Otamendi has joked about how Argentina keeper Emi Martinez has “changed” and boasts a “terrible personality” after becoming a national hero.

Lautaro Martinez Lionel Messi Copa America 2024 Argentina

Why tearful Messi took Copa goal celebrations from Lautaro

Lionel Messi took Copa America final goal celebrations away from Lautaro Martinez, with the Argentina superstar left in tears on the bench.

Lionel Messi World Cup Finalissima trophy

Finalissima in doubt over international fixture congestion

No date has been set for the 2025 edition of the Finalissima between Euro 2024 winners Spain and Lionel Messi's Copa America champions Argentina.

Maresca appears to confirm Fernandez as Chelsea vice-captain

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has seemingly confirmed that midfielder Enzo Fernandez is his vice-captain for the new season.

One goal & final injury! Messi in Copa Team of the Tournament

Lionel Messi scored one goal at the 2024 Copa America, suffering an injury in the final, but has still been named in the Team of the Tournament.

Chelsea slammed for 'weak' response to Enzo racism scandal

Chelsea have been slammed for a "weak" response to Enzo Fernandez's racism scandal as Michael Duberry questioned why the Argentine wasn't banned.

Fernandez apologises to Chelsea team-mates after racist Copa song

Enzo Fernandez has reportedly issued a face-to-face apology to his Chelsea team-mates for sharing a racist Copa America song.

Bev Priestman Jesse Marsch Jordyn Huitema Canada composite

'Every team does it' - USMNT star Adams on Canada spying scandal

USMNT star Tyler Adams has issued a shocking “every team does it” response to the Canada spying scandal that rocked the 2024 Olympic Games.

Christian Pulisic USMNT 2024 Copa America

'Disappointing exit' - Pulisic on USMNT Copa performance

USMNT captain and AC Milan winger Christian Pulisic admitting he was "disappointed" in USMNT's performance in Copa America

Fernandez defended by Chelsea boss Maresca amid racist Copa song storm

Enzo Maresca thinks there won't be any problems bringing Enzo Fernandez back into the Chelsea squad, despite the racism storm surrounding him.

Richard Rios Man Utd Transfer Target GFX

Why Man Utd want Colombia's unsung Copa America hero

The Palmeiras ace shone on the biggest stage for his country, and is now being lined up for a dream move to the Premier League

Mexico appoint Aguirre as manager for third time

Mexico have a new manager in Javier Aguirre with Barcelona legend Rafael Marquez named as his assistant after a disastrous Copa America campaign.

Please, Leo, don't make the same mistake as Cristiano!

The Argentine has now won three major international titles in three years, but it's clear that his body is starting to betray him

GOAL's World-Class Club: Football's exclusive fraternity

Every summer, GOAL will publish its exclusive list of the 25 players who have proven themselves truly elite by consistently producing top performances

Enzo serenaded with racist chant at River as controversy continues

Enzo Fernandez finds himself embroiled in more controversy after being serenaded with a racist song during a visit to former club River Plate.

Messi branded ‘selfish’ for silence on racist Copa song

Lionel Messi has been branded “selfish” for staying silent on Argentina’s racist song storm, with an ex-Chelsea star condemning the all-time great.

Lionel Messi Alejandro Garnacho Cristiano Ronaldo

‘Ronaldo fan boy’ Garnacho responds to ignoring Messi claim

“Cristiano Ronaldo fan boy” Alejandro Garnacho has responded to the accusation that he “ignored” Lionel Messi during the Copa America final.

Newer Older