Tag: South America
Copa America drama eclipses World Cup qualifiers
SAO PAULO — South American World Cup qualifiers involving bitter rivals Colombia and Argentina, and Paraguay hosting Brazil, are being overshadowed by a possible...
Brazil wins World Cup qualifier amid crisis off the pitch
SAO PAULO — Amid a possible player revolt, Brazil beat Ecuador 2-0 on Friday to win its fifth consecutive match in South American World...
Colombia eases lockdown measures despite 3rd virus peak
BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombia moved Thursday to reactivate its economy by easing several lockdown measures even though it is still fighting a third peak...
Messi and Argentina team pay tribute to Diego Maradona
BUENOS AIRES — Lionel Messi was among the Argentina players and coaches who paid tribute to Diego Maradona in a statue unveiling ceremony before...
Brazil players debate whether or not to play Copa America
SAO PAULO — Brazil’s star players have debated whether or not they should play in the Copa America on home soil but don’t plan...
Argentina draws after 7-month halt of World Cup qualifiers
BUENOS AIRES — Argentina and Chile drew 1-1 on Thursday in their first World Cup qualifying game since November.
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EURO 2020: Euro 2020 will usurp Copa America in Brazil
SAO PAULO — When it comes time for Brazilians to choose who to watch on the soccer field this month — Neymar or Kylian...
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation reaches record level for May
RIO DE JANEIRO — Preliminary government data released on Friday has raised concern that the coming dry season will see even more deforestation of...
Tevez leaves Boca Juniors to rest; no talk of retirement
BUENOS AIRES — Veteran striker and captain Carlos Tevez announced Friday he is leaving Boca Juniors, triggering a clause in his contract that allows...
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...
