'We knew the losing team would look for someone to blame' - Copa America ref hits back at Messi criticisms
Ecuadoran official Roddy Zambrano was thrust into the spotlight after last week’s semi-final between Argentina and Brazil.
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Ecuadoran official Roddy Zambrano was thrust into the spotlight after last week’s semi-final between Argentina and Brazil.
The defender received treatment for vomiting and diarrhoea on the day of Brazil’s win over Argentina.
AFA president Claudio Tapia has sent a six-page letter outlining their grievances following Tuesday’s loss to Brazil.
The hosts won a feisty encounter against their arch rivals 2-0.
The defending champions will face either Uruguay or Peru in a semi-final in midweek.
Uruguay and Peru are also through thanks to tonight’s other result, as Colombia beat Paraguay.
Casemiro, Roberto Firmino, Everton, Dani Alves and Willian hit the net for the Selecao tonight.
Chile overcame Ecuador at the Copa America to move into the quarter-finals from Group C.
Spectators booed the men’s team off the field following their latest match.
Messi salvaged a 1-1 draw for Argentina against Paraguay last night.
Brazil had the ball in Venezuela’s net three times, but had to be content with a 0-0 draw.
Oscar Tabarez’s side had far too much for Ecuador in Belo Horizonte.
Neymar went off in the 20th minute of last night’s friendly against Qatar.
Coach Gerardo Martino has resigned as the country prepares for the Olympics.
The 29-year-old showed the strain of losing another international final as Chile claimed the Copa America on penalties.
Early goals see the defending champions through to the final.
Argentina will face either Chile or Colombia in Sunday’s final.
Hoffenheim’s Eduardo Vargas netted four times.
They’ll play hosts USA on Tuesday night.
Clint Dempsey strike helps the United States to a 2-1 win against Ecuador.
The CBF are probably regretting not doing this two years ago.
After the Selecao’s shock Copa America exit at the hands of Peru, Dunga has no concerns over his immediate future.
Also, a tribute to the late Kimbo Slice and partying with Ronaldo in Bolivia at Copa America ’97.
The Argentina captain scored three goals in the second half to see the 14-time Copa America champions through to the next round.
The Liverpool midfielder inspired Brazil to a big win last night.
The result was greeted by boos from the fans.
The 28-year-old playmaker later took to the field during training near Argentina’s San Jose base.
Messi and his father face three counts of tax fraud.
The former Liverpool striker scored 59 goals for Barca this season.
Firmino, Gabriel and Fernandinho among those overlooked.
It’s been a tough couple of years for the country’s joint top-scorer.
As well as his commitments with Barcelona the Brazil captain has the Copa America on the horizon.
Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder in trouble as reports of doping positive emerge.
Finalists Argentina and Chile unsurprisingly feature heavily.
Sure they didn’t really want to win it anyway.
Gonzalo Jara’s Cope America appears to be over as a result of his recent actions.
Teams have set out with a defensive mindset in this year’s tournament, meaning no strikers feature.
A day out from Brazil’s biggest fixture since the World Cup, Dunga has been forced to say sorry.
The Reds have agreed a deal with Hoffenheim to sign 23-year-old Roberto Firmino.