News for 'Copa America'

Kareena's Hearts For Messi

Kareena's Hearts For Messi

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

'I gave everything I had, and I don't have anything more to give.'

Copa America to use Hawk-Eye for goal-line technology

Copa America to use Hawk-Eye for goal-line technology

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Hawk-Eye technology will be used to decide whether the ball has crossed the goal-line at next month's Copa America Centenario in the United States, the tournament's organising committee said on Wednesday.

Hollywood Superstar Tom Cruise arrives for FIFA World Cup final

Hollywood Superstar Tom Cruise arrives for FIFA World Cup final

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final sees Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, take on a strong Spanish unit featuring teenage star Lamine Yamal, with Messi aiming for back-to-back titles at a venue holding past painful memories.

FIFA World Cup 2026: A decade after retirement tears, Messi eyes more glory

FIFA World Cup 2026: A decade after retirement tears, Messi eyes more glory

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

The arguments over who is the greatest footballer of all time will rage on until the end of days, but you would have to go back to Diego Maradona or Pele to find a player with a similar individual influence on World Cup success.

PHOTOS: Drama at Copa America as Messi embroiled in on-field confrontation

PHOTOS: Drama at Copa America as Messi embroiled in on-field confrontation

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

In the other match of the night, Jamaica 'keeper blunder hands Paraguay 1-0 win

Brazil beat Peru 1-0 to move into Copa America final

Brazil beat Peru 1-0 to move into Copa America final

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Brazil have won the Copa America every time they hosted the tournament

Veteran Kaka called up for Brazil's Copa America squad

Veteran Kaka called up for Brazil's Copa America squad

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Brazil have called on Kaka as a late addition for next month's Centenary Copa America in the United States, the Brazilian Football Confederation said on Thursday.

How did the last 10 finals of Copa America pan out?

How did the last 10 finals of Copa America pan out?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

The Copa America was played as a 12-team tournament from 1993 when the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) invited two teams from CONCACAF, the North and Central America and Caribbean region, to join in.

Copa America PIX: Brazil have three goals disallowed, held

Copa America PIX: Brazil have three goals disallowed, held

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Roberto Firmino had a goal chalked off late in the first half after the referee awarded a foul against the hosts, before substitute Gabriel Jesus found the net on the hour mark only for a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review to deem Firmino offside in the build-up. Brazil meet Peru in their final group game on Saturday with both sides needing only a draw to seal their place in the quarter-finals

Copa America: Mexico strike late to down Uruguay in thriller

Copa America: Mexico strike late to down Uruguay in thriller

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Mexico scored twice in the final five minutes to beat Uruguay 3-1 in a pulsating Copa America Group C match in which each side had a man sent off on Sunday.

Copa America PHOTOS: Neymar stars for Brazil; Venezuela stun Colombia

Copa America PHOTOS: Neymar stars for Brazil; Venezuela stun Colombia

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Substitute Costa slipped the ball past the keeper from close range in the 48th minute of the second half to break the deadlock and extend Brazil's winning run to 11 matches.

Copa America: Uruguay beat Peru for place in final

Copa America: Uruguay beat Peru for place in final

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Luis Suarez struck twice in three minutes as Uruguay beat Peru 2-0 in an enthralling encounter on Tuesday to reach the Copa America final and remain on course for a record 15th title.

Copa America: Corona stunner earns Mexico top spot in group

Copa America: Corona stunner earns Mexico top spot in group

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Mexico's Jesus Manuel Corona weaved his way past five players before firing home in the 80th minute to give his side a 1-1 draw with Venezuela that secured top spot in Group C of the Copa America on Monday.

Copa America: Chilean Jara pays dearly for 'fingering' Uruguayan Cavani

Copa America: Chilean Jara pays dearly for 'fingering' Uruguayan Cavani

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

German club Mainz 05 are ready to offload Gonzalo Jara after the Chile international whipped up a storm at the Copa America by sticking his finger up the backside of an opponent before falling to the floor theatrically when the player retaliated.

Copa America: Colombia reach semis after shootout win over Peru

Copa America: Colombia reach semis after shootout win over Peru

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Colombia beat Peru 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Friday to progress to the semi-finals of the Copa America after the two sides played to a dull scoreless draw in New Jersey.

Copa America: Messi 'tricks as Argentina ease into quarters

Copa America: Messi 'tricks as Argentina ease into quarters

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Lionel Messi came off the bench to score a hat-trick in just 18 minutes on Friday as Argentina hammered Panama 5-0 and eased into the quarter-finals of the Copa America.

Copa America: Rodriguez stars for Colombia, US hammers Costa Rica

Copa America: Rodriguez stars for Colombia, US hammers Costa Rica

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Colombia became the first side to book a spot in the Copa America Centenario quarter-finals on Tuesday after beating Paraguay in Pasadena, while the United States kept their hopes of advancing alive by thrashing Costa Rica 4-0. Colombia's 2-1 win put them top of Group A on six points, with the United States on three and the other two teams on one point each. After losing their opener 2-0 to Colombia, the United States were in clinical form against the Costa Ricans in Chicago and scored three times in the first half through Clint Dempsey, Jermaine Jones and Bobby Wood. Substitute Graham Zusi added a fourth in the 86th minute to cap the win and improve the hosts' goal difference.

Spain deserved the World Cup, admits Argentina midfielder Paredes

Spain deserved the World Cup, admits Argentina midfielder Paredes

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes said Spain were the better team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final and deserved to lift the trophy after their 1-0 victory.

Klinsmann opts for experience in US Copa America squad

Klinsmann opts for experience in US Copa America squad

Rediff.com22 May 2016

United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann has turned to experience for next month's Copa America Centenario on home soil, but said he had to make some "very close, tight decisions" before announcing his 23-player squad on Saturday.

Bacca goal guides Colombia to third place in Copa America

Bacca goal guides Colombia to third place in Copa America

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Carlos Bacca's first-half goal was enough to give Colombia a 1-0 victory over the United States in the third-place playoff at the Centenary Copa America in Arizona on Saturday.

Coach Dunga fired after Brazil's ouster from Copa America

Coach Dunga fired after Brazil's ouster from Copa America

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Brazil fired Dunga as coach on Tuesday, the national football confederation said, two days after his side failed to get past the group stages of the Centenary Copa America.

Copa America: Chile's Jara gets three-match ban for finger incident

Copa America: Chile's Jara gets three-match ban for finger incident

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Chile defender Gonzalo Jara will miss the rest of the Copa America after being suspended for three matches for sticking his finger up an opponent's backside and feigning injury during a match.

Copa America PHOTOS: Chile down Uruguay to reach semis amid high drama

Copa America PHOTOS: Chile down Uruguay to reach semis amid high drama

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Chile bundled reigning champions Uruguay out of the Copa America with a 1-0 victory.

VAR row at Copa America as Uruguay come back to hold Japan

VAR row at Copa America as Uruguay come back to hold Japan

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

But despite some early close attempts from Uruguay, Japan began to impose themselves on the game and Koji Miyoshi gave them the lead in the 25th minute with a confident finish following a counterattack.

Copa America: Chile beat Colombia to set up final against Argentina

Copa America: Chile beat Colombia to set up final against Argentina

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Chile beat Colombia 2-0 in the Copa America semi-final on Wednesday and will face Argentina in Sunday's final after surviving a tumultuous match in Chicago.

Copa America: Messi equals record as Argentina, Chile advance to semis

Copa America: Messi equals record as Argentina, Chile advance to semis

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Argentina and Chile advanced to the semi-finals of the Copa America on Saturday with Chile beating Mexico 7-0 and Lionel Messi getting a goal in Argentina's 4-1 win over Venezuela to equal his country's all-time scoring record.

Chelsea bolster squad with Argentina's World Cup winner Martinez from Aston Villa

Chelsea bolster squad with Argentina's World Cup winner Martinez from Aston Villa

Rediff.com30 Aug 2026

Chelsea have completed the signing of World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martinez from Aston Villa on a three-year deal, strengthening their squad ahead of the new season.

Copa America PHOTOS: Chile draw 3-3 with Mexico in thriller

Copa America PHOTOS: Chile draw 3-3 with Mexico in thriller

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Mexican striker Matias Vuoso and Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal both scored twice in a game that roared from end to end and never let up in intensity.

Here is why Uruguay players were left bemused before their Copa America match

Here is why Uruguay players were left bemused before their Copa America match

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Copa America organisers were left red-faced on Sunday after playing the wrong national anthem for Uruguay before their match against Mexico in Arizona.

Copa America: Controversial Peru goal knocks Brazil out in group stage

Copa America: Controversial Peru goal knocks Brazil out in group stage

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Substitute Raul Riudiaz's hotly disputed goal earned Peru a shock 1-0 win over Brazil in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, the defeat knocking the five-time world champions out the Copa America at the group stage.

Marquinhos reveals what makes Brazil's India visit special

Marquinhos reveals what makes Brazil's India visit special

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Brazil's star centre-back Marquinhos discusses the significance of their FIFA international friendly against India in Kolkata. He views the match as a "golden opportunity" for the Selecao to gain experience and kickstart a new cycle after their disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign. Marquinhos acknowledges India's strong fan base for Brazil and emphasises the team's commitment to every game, regardless of its "friendly" status, as they focus on rebuilding confidence and winning.

Copa America: Venezuela win puts Suarez-less Uruguay on the brink of exit

Copa America: Venezuela win puts Suarez-less Uruguay on the brink of exit

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

A goal by Salomon Rondon gave Venezuela an upset 1-0 win over Uruguay in Philadelphia on Thursday that put them on the verge of the Copa America Centenario quarter-finals with the record 15-times champions facing elimination. When midfielder Alejandro Guerra lobbed Fernando Muslera from more than 30 metres, the Uruguay goalkeeper chased back but only managed to tip the ball onto the bar and striker Rondon raced in to tap it into the net in the 36th minute. Venezuela, who beat Jamaica 1-0 in their opening Group C match, have six points, three more than Mexico, who beat Uruguay 3-1 on Sunday and were playing the Jamaicans later on Thursday in Pasadena. For Venezuela, looking for their maiden title, it was a first win in nine Copa America meetings with Uruguay while Rondon became the first "Vinotinto" (red wine) player to score at three tournaments.

Copa America: U.S. win group after Costa Rica stun Colombia

Copa America: U.S. win group after Costa Rica stun Colombia

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

The United States beat Paraguay 1-0 and advanced to the quarter-finals of the Copa America as Group A winners on Saturday after Costa Rica stunned already-qualified Colombia 3-2.

Copa America PHOTOS: US reach semis with 2-1 win over Ecuador

Copa America PHOTOS: US reach semis with 2-1 win over Ecuador

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The United States survived a late onslaught to beat Ecuador 2-1 and advance to the semi-finals of the Copa America for the first time since 1995 after a pulsating and sometime fractious match in Seattle on Thursday.

Real Madrid's Valverde headlines Uruguay squad for India friendly

Real Madrid's Valverde headlines Uruguay squad for India friendly

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

Uruguay has announced a star-studded squad, including Real Madrid's Federico Valverde and Liverpool's Darwin Nunez, for an international friendly against India in Kolkata on October 6. The match will also mark Diego Forlan's debut as head coach for Uruguay, who will also face Panama and Brazil in other friendlies.

Copa America: 'Noodle' Di Maria hoping to be 'al dente' for final

Copa America: 'Noodle' Di Maria hoping to be 'al dente' for final

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Angel Di Maria is working hard on his fitness for the chance to play a part in Argentina's Copa America Centenario final against title holders Chile on Sunday after bad luck in two previous finals.

Argentina odds-on favourites to lift Copa America

Argentina odds-on favourites to lift Copa America

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Argentina are odds-on favourites to win the Copa America for the first time since 1993 by beating Chile in Saturday's final.

Messi's March Through History Continues With World Cup Goals Record

Messi's March Through History Continues With World Cup Goals Record

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Lionel Messi, nearing 39, has broken the World Cup all-time goal-scoring record with 18 goals, surpassing Marta and Miroslav Klose. This latest achievement adds to his illustrious career, which includes numerous club and international titles, cementing his status as one of football's greatest players.

Copa America: Paraguay down Brazil on penalties

Copa America: Paraguay down Brazil on penalties

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Derlis Gonzalez slotted two penalties, one in regular time and again in the shootout, to help Paraguay beat Brazil 4-3 after a 1-1 draw on Saturday that advanced them to a Copa America semi-final against Argentina.

Vini Jr, Raphinha among Brazil's stars coming to India

Vini Jr, Raphinha among Brazil's stars coming to India

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Brazil has announced a 26-member squad, featuring stars like Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, and Marquinhos, for their historic first-ever football match against India on October 3 in Kolkata. Coach Carlo Ancelotti is overseeing a significant rebuild, integrating young talent with experienced players, with an eye on future tournaments like the 2028 Olympics and 2030 World Cup. The squad includes several debutants and a focus on current form, marking a new strategic direction for the Selecao.