Tag: Brazil
Colombia says 2 members of coaching staff test positive
SAO PAULO — Colombia said Sunday that two members of its coaching staff tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of its Copa America match against...
Brazil opens Copa America with 3-0 win over Venezuela
SAO PAULO — Brazil kicked off a Copa America tournament that has been opposed by some members of its own team with a 3-0...
Bolsonaro fined as he flouts mask rule before motorcyclists
SAO PAULO — Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro led a throng of motorcyclist supporters through the streets of Sao Paulo on Saturday — and got...
Chile’s Sánchez out of Copa America group stage with injury
SANTIAGO, Chile — Striker Alexis Sánchez will not travel to Brazil with the rest of the Chile squad and will miss at least the...
Messi, Di Maria and Agüero in Argentina’s Copa America squad
BUENOS AIRES — Lionel Messi, Sergio Agüero and Ángel Di María are headlining the Argentina squad that will to Brazil for the Copa America,...
Committed Brazil a favorite to defend Copa America title
SAO PAULO — Brazil’s international players were reluctant to play in the Copa America on home soil. Now that they’re committed, they're favored to...
Brazil women’s soccer team protests harassment amid probe
SAO PAULO — Players from Brazil's women's team protested against sexual harassment on Friday, days after the president of the national federation was suspended...
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Trump-appointed ambassador to Brazil resigns after 14 months
RIO DE JANEIRO — The U.S. ambassador known for friendly ties with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has tendered his resignation after just over a...
Messi seeks to break spell with Argentina at Copa America
BUENOS AIRES — Nearly at the age of 34, Lionel Messi may just have two more shots at hitting an elusive target: winning a...
