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Brazil cruise past overmatched Venezuela to kickstart Copa America

Sanchez to miss Copa America group stage through injury

The experienced forward will not be involved in Martin Lasarte's plans for the start of this summer's international tournament in Brazil

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Casemiro a leader for Brazil - on and off the field

The midfielder is irreplaceable in Tite's midfield and, amid the controversy raging around the Copa America, has come to the fore in public recently

Venezuela call on Covid replacements for Copa opener vs Brazil

La Vinotinto have been forced to scramble to field a full team as positive coronavirus tests continue to mount just a day before the tournament starts

Argentina leave Ocampos out of final Copa America squad

The winger was perhaps the most notable snub from manager Lionel Scaloni after he had participated in a recent World Cup qualifier

Brazil players blast CONMEBOL but vow to play in Copa America

The Selecao have hit out at South America's main football governing body over their handling of the summer tournament that will be hosted in Brazil

Infighting, scandal and Covid cast shadow over Brazil Copa America

Even the identity of the Selecao coach remains in doubt just a week before the nation hosts the hastily rescheduled tournament

Argentina confirm Copa America participation

The AFA's statement takes the competition one step closer to actually happening this month

Casemiro: Brazil team united on Copa stance

The midfielder spoke out after the Selecao defeated Ecuador in World Cup qualifying on Friday

Tite: Some of my players oppose hosting Copa

The manager admitted that Selecao captain Casemiro's press conference absence on Thursday was related to the turmoil

Brazil confirmed to host 2021 Copa America

Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Mato Grosso and Goias have been chosen to hold the hastily rescheduled competition

Copa America 2021: Why Brazil was chosen & stadiums

The nation has been chosen as a last-minute replacement after both Argentina and Colombia declined to host the tournament

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CONMEBOL picks Brazil to host 2021 Copa America

With the two nations originally scheduled to host the event in no position to stage elite competition, CONMEBOL has taken decisive action

Why were Argentina & Colombia dropped as Copa America hosts?

Here's what you need to know about Copa America, after the 2020 edition was postponed due to coronavirus & hosts stripped of duties

Copa America pulled from Argentina

The decision could lead the event to be wiped out entirely, as co-host Colombia has also been determined unsuitable for holding matches

Argentina, Chile or USA? Copa America hit by Covid chaos

Just two weeks remain before the competition's scheduled curtain-raiser but it's still not known if or where the event will be staged

James out of Copa America and World Cup qualifiers

The national federation confirmed the Everton midfielder would not be available for matches against Peru and Argentina, nor this summer's tournament

FIFA to consider holding World Cup every two years

A feasibility study will be conducted into transitioning the showpiece competition to a biannual format following a proposal from Saudi Arabia

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Arsenal target Buendia keeping Dybala out of Argentina team

The Juve star has seen another new face push ahead of him in the fight for a spot in the Albiceleste set-up, this time from the English second tier

Colombia stripped of Copa America hosting rights

A last-ditch effort to move the tournament to November failed on Thursday, leaving CONMEBOL with no alternative to remove one of the co-hosts

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'Messi has nothing to prove' - Musso defends Argentina captain

In an exclusive interview with Goal, the in-demand Udinese goalkeeper discusses his career to date and transfer speculation surrounding his future

Why can footballers change international teams?

FIFA has relaxed the rules on switching international team allegiance, but why can it happen? Goal takes a look at the situation

Why Colombia could lose the Copa America

The impact around recent demonstrations have caused serious doubts over the nation's ability to safely co-host next month's tournament

Controversial vaccine donation aims to save Copa America

CONMEBOL became the first non-governmental body on the planet to receive vaccines in order to inoculate South America's footballers

'Uruguay would have won two World Cups with Messi'

The former Uruguay hardman believes that Leo could have led his nation to glory in both 2010 and 2014

Why doesn't Messi sing the Argentina national anthem?

The Argentina & Barcelona superstar, at times, decides to remain silent while the anthem is played before games - so why doesn't he sing it?

Richarlison fears Everton will ruin Olympics dream

The attacker has proven himself a lynchpin of the Selecao since his debut shortly after Russia 2018 but worries he may miss out on two big tournaments

Pele vs Diego Maradona: Who was better?

They weren't direct rivals, but the perception of being the absolute best was something that meant a lot to the two South Americans

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International breaks 2020-21: Schedule, competitions & can fans attend?

With Euro 2020, the Copa America and the Africa Cup of Nations postponed in 2020, the international calendar has undergone some changes

Messi convinced 2021 Copa can end Argentina title wait

The Barcelona superstar is yet to claim a major honour at senior level with his country, but another opportunity will present itself next summer

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