News for 'Copa America'

Copa America: Vargas double takes hosts Chile into final

Copa America: Vargas double takes hosts Chile into final

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Chile qualified for the Copa America final after two goals from Eduardo Vargas gave them a 2-1 win over Peru in an action-packed semi-final marked by another controversial refereeing decision.

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: Brazil hammer hapless Haiti 7-1

Copa America: Brazil hammer hapless Haiti 7-1

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Philippe Coutinho grabbed a hat-trick as Brazil ramped up their Copa America campaign with a resounding 7-1 win over a hapless Haiti on Wednesday. Renato Augusto scored a brace and substitutes Lucas Lima and Gabriel also goaled for Brazi, while James Marcelin put in Haiti's consolation goal. The scoreline -- identical to Brazil's nightmare 7-1 defeat by Germany in the World Cup semi-final two years ago -- takes Brazil to the top of Group B with four points, ahead of the evening's second game between Peru and Ecuador. Coutinho got Brazil off to a positive start in the Camping World stadium with a goal after 14 minutes when he skipped past a defender and hammered home from 20 metres out. He doubled Brazil's lead 15 minutes later thanks to Jonas, who was on hand to poke a loose ball across goal and leave the Liverpool player with the simplest of tap-ins.

Brazil win Copa America on penalties

Brazil win Copa America on penalties

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

Copa America PHOTOS: Vidal and Vargas lead Chile to victory

Copa America PHOTOS: Vidal and Vargas lead Chile to victory

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Second-half goals from Arturo Vidal and Eduardo Vargas gave hosts Chile a 2-0 victory over Ecuador.

Copa America: Argentina reach semi-finals after shootout win

Copa America: Argentina reach semi-finals after shootout win

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Four years after his miss in a penalty shootout sent Argentina spinning out of the Copa America, Carlos Tevez slammed home the winning spot kick against Colombia to book his country's place in this year's semi-finals.

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; Peru sole winners

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; Peru sole winners

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Eight time champions Brazil were held 0-0 by Ecuador in the glamour game as the second day of the centenary Copa America tournament mustered up only one, albeit spectacular, goal from three matches on Saturday.

PIX: Jesus takes centre stage as Brazil win Copa America

PIX: Jesus takes centre stage as Brazil win Copa America

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Brazil's Gabriel Jesus made one goal, scored another and was sent off in the second half as they beat Peru 3-1 to win the Copa America for the ninth time.

Argentina beat Colombia in shootout to reach Copa America final

Argentina beat Colombia in shootout to reach Copa America final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Argentina overcame its Copa America penalty shootout demons

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; qualify for last eight

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; qualify for last eight

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

A much-changed Brazil failed to win for the first time in 11 games but still qualified top in Group B for the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Sunday after drawing 1-1 with Ecuador in Goiania.

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.

Copa America failure costs Batista Argentina job

Copa America failure costs Batista Argentina job

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Argentina's failure to win the Copa America as hosts and end an 18-year wait for a major title cost coach Sergio Batista his job on Monday.

Copa America: Mexico, Bolivia booed off after goalless draw

Copa America: Mexico, Bolivia booed off after goalless draw

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Mexico and Bolivia were booed off the pitch after playing out a drab goalless draw in their opening match of the Copa America on Friday, leaving hosts Chile top of Group A after the first round of matches.

Copa America: Young Costa Rica beat Bolivia

Copa America: Young Costa Rica beat Bolivia

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Teenage striker Joel Campbell shone as Costa Rica's second string team beat nine-man Bolivia 2-0 to push hosts and tournament favourites Argentina into third place in Group A at the Copa America on Thursday.

Copa America: Argentina hope to avoid shock

Copa America: Argentina hope to avoid shock

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

The 'Elephants Graveyard' has played host to a string of major upsets through the years and Argentina are determined not to become the next giant to fall there when they face Colombia in the Copa America on Wednesday.

Copa America: Brazil beat Uruguay on penalties

Copa America: Brazil beat Uruguay on penalties

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Defending champions Brazil reached the Copa America final on Tuesday, beating a feisty Uruguay on penalties after twice surrendering the lead in a 2-2 draw.

Copa America: Chile's Sanchez, Vargas shine; Argentina win group

Copa America: Chile's Sanchez, Vargas shine; Argentina win group

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Chile advanced to the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Tuesday after two goals in the first half from Eduardo Vargas and two in the second from Alexis Sanchez gave them a 4-2 win over Panama in Philadelphia.

Colombia's Luis Diaz named 'Revelation of Copa America'

Colombia's Luis Diaz named 'Revelation of Copa America'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Luis Diaz was the only Colombian in the team of the tournament, alongside four Argentines (Emiliano Martinez, Cristian Romero, Rodrigo De Paul, and Lionel Messi) and three Brazilians (Casemiro, Marquinhos and Neymar).

Tricky draw for Copa America holders Brazil

Tricky draw for Copa America holders Brazil

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Holders Brazil landed a tricky draw for the Copa America on Wednesday as they were thrown into Group B along with Mexico, Ecuador and Chile.

Neymar ruled out of Copa America with injury

Neymar ruled out of Copa America with injury

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Brazil forward Neymar has been ruled out of the Copa America after suffering a serious ankle injury in a 2-0 friendly win over Qatar.

Brazil, Chile fall to shock Copa America defeats

Brazil, Chile fall to shock Copa America defeats

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

South America's soccer hierarchy was hit by an Andean tremor as Venezuela stunned Chile 2-1 and Paraguay shocked holders Brazil by eliminating them from the Copa America on Sunday.

Copa America: Argentina hit Paraguay for six to make final

Copa America: Argentina hit Paraguay for six to make final

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Argentina produced their best performance of the Copa America so far to crush Paraguay 6-1 and set up a classic final against hosts Chile.

Brazil open Copa America with 3-0 win over Venezuela

Brazil open Copa America with 3-0 win over Venezuela

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Brazil opened the 2021 Copa America with a 3-0 win over a depleted Venezuela

Copa America: Uruguay complain over Jara-Cavani finger incident

Copa America: Uruguay complain over Jara-Cavani finger incident

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Uruguay's FA will raise a formal complaint against Chilean defender Gonzalo Jara for provoking striker Edinson Cavani by sticking his finger up his backside during the hosts' 1-0 Copa America quarter-final win.

More positive tests in Copa America as four of 10 teams hit

More positive tests in Copa America as four of 10 teams hit

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

The Bolivian and Chilean football teams announced more positive COVID-19 tests among players or staff

FIFA Rankings: Argentina top despite Copa America final loss

FIFA Rankings: Argentina top despite Copa America final loss

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Argentina have moved to the top of the FIFA rankings for the first time in seven years despite being beaten by Chile in the Copa America final.

Copa America: Hosts US fall to Colombia in opener

Copa America: Hosts US fall to Colombia in opener

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Colombia scored two first half goals to tame hosts the United States and open the Copa America tournament with a convincing 2-0 victory in front of a big crowd on Friday.

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.

Banned Neymar out of Copa America

Banned Neymar out of Copa America

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Brazil's Neymar has been banned for four matches after being sent off at the Copa America and will play no further part in the tournament, the South American football federation CONMEBOL said on Friday.

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: Brazil held 0-0 by Venezuela

Copa America: Brazil held 0-0 by Venezuela

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

Defending champions Brazil were held 0-0 by Venezuela in their opening Copa America Group B match on Sunday after being denied a possible penalty and seeing Alexandre Pato hit the bar.

Forlan scores two as Uruguay win Copa America

Forlan scores two as Uruguay win Copa America

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Diego Forlan scored twice after Luis Suarez's opening goal as Uruguay beat Paraguay 3-0 to win the Copa America on Sunday and be crowned South American champions for a record 15th time.

Copa America PHOTOS: Peru beat Venezuela, Group C all square

Copa America PHOTOS: Peru beat Venezuela, Group C all square

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Peru beat 10-man Venezuela 1-0 at the Copa America on Thursday.

Copa America PHOTOS: Neymar sent off as Colombia shock Brazil

Copa America PHOTOS: Neymar sent off as Colombia shock Brazil

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

A first-half goal from Jeison Murillo gave Colombia a 1-0 win over Brazil at the Copa America.

Copa America: Argentina enter last eight; Colombia win again

Copa America: Argentina enter last eight; Colombia win again

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

An early goal from Lautaro Martinez and a late second from Sergio Aguero gave Argentina a 2-0 win over Qatar on Sunday, a deserved victory that takes them into the Copa America quarter-finals.

Argentina's Aguero could return for Copa America

Argentina's Aguero could return for Copa America

Rediff.com15 May 2019

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Copa America PHOTOS: Guerrero hat-trick eases Peru into semis

Copa America PHOTOS: Guerrero hat-trick eases Peru into semis

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Peru striker Paolo Guerrero scored a hat-trick to give his side a comfortable 3-1 victory over Bolivia at the Copa America on Thursday, setting up a last-four showdown with hosts Chile.

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.

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.