Tag: Argentina
Maracanã to host Copa America final: Brazil-Venezuela open
SAO PAULO — South American soccer body CONMEBOL announced Wednesday that the historic Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host the final of...
South America restarts World Cup qualifying amid COVID rise
BUENOS AIRES — South American World Cup qualifiers resume on Thursday after a seven-month interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, though that doesn't mean...
Brazil to host Copa America after Argentina is stripped
SAO PAULO — Brazil will host Copa America for the second consecutive time after Colombia and Argentina were stripped of hosting rights for the...
Argentina offers to host Copa America after Colombia’s exit
BUENOS AIRES — Argentina offered Wednesday to stage the entire Copa America after Colombia was dropped as a tournament co-host last week.
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Mexico’s long delay of vaccines for Latin America nears end
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s top diplomat said Tuesday that shipments of a long-delayed lot of AstraZeneca vaccines will finally be sent to Argentina this...
Ruud beats Shapovalov to win Geneva Open title
GENEVA — Casper Ruud warmed up for the French Open by winning the Geneva Open final on Saturday, beating Denis Shapovalov 7-6 (6), 6-4.
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Colombia removed as co-host of next month’s Copa America
SAO PAULO — South American body CONMEBOL announced on Thursday that Colombia will not co-host next month's Copa America, a decision reached less than...
Argentina resumes strict pandemic lockdown after case surge
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The government of President Alberto Fernández on Thursday announced a strict lockdown for the first time this year after more...
Argentina locks back down as coronavirus infections soar
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina is imposing its first strict coronavirus lockdown of the year starting Saturday due to surging levels of coronavirus infections...
All soccer suspended in Argentina because of virus cases
BUENOS AIRES — All soccer in Argentina was suspended for nine days Friday ahead of a strict shutdown decree for much of the country...
