News for 'copa-america'

Copa: Argentina win again

Copa: Argentina win again

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Argentina finished the group stages of the Copa America as the only team with a 100 percent record after a 1-0 win over Paraguay.

Colombian club owner banned for one year for punching referee

Colombian club owner banned for one year for punching referee

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The owner of Colombian top flight club Boyaca Chico has been banned for one year for punching a referee after disagreeing with the official's decisions during a game.

Iraq climb 16 places in FIFA rankings

Iraq climb 16 places in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

Brazil continue to top the rankings, which has India placed at 151.

Brazil, Uruguay storm into Copa semi-finals

Brazil, Uruguay storm into Copa semi-finals

Rediff.com8 Jul 2007

Brazil and Uruguay confounded the critics who had labelled them dull and unimaginative by combining to fire 10 goals past their opponents in reaching the Copa America semi-finals on Saturday.

Chile crush Bolivia 5-0, finish top of Copa Group A

Chile crush Bolivia 5-0, finish top of Copa Group A

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Hosts Chile brushed aside Bolivia 5-0 at the Copa America on Friday to finish top of Group A and ensure they remain in the capital Santiago for their quarter-final.

Colombia hold Brazil goalless

Colombia hold Brazil goalless

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

Brazil struggled to an uninspiring goalless draw away to Colombia in their opening match of the World Cup qualifiers.

Change in substitution rule for German Cup

Change in substitution rule for German Cup

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Teams competing in the men's and women's German Cup this season will be allowed to make four substitutions if matches go into extra time, with Germany taking part in a pilot project, the country's football association (DFB) said on Friday.

Brazil back to No 1 in FIFA rankings

Brazil back to No 1 in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

Brazil climbed up from third place after beating Argentina 3-0 in the Copa America final on Sunday.

Dunga shows he has the coach's knack

Dunga shows he has the coach's knack

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

Dunga's appointment as Brazil coach after last year's World Cup was greeted with scepticism by many because he had no previous experience.

Messi gem guides Argentina to final

Messi gem guides Argentina to final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

Argentina beat Mexico 3-0 to set up a meeting with Brazil in the Copa America final.

Copa: Argentina, Mexico enter semis

Copa: Argentina, Mexico enter semis

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

Argentina routed Peru 4-0 while Mexico thrashed 10-man Paraguay 6-0 at the Copa America football tournament.

Crespo double rescues Argentina

Crespo double rescues Argentina

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

Aimar and Tevez add to Crespo's brace to give the South Americans a 4-1 win.

Aguero dropped, Messi to lead Argentina vs Brazil

Aguero dropped, Messi to lead Argentina vs Brazil

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has been left out of the Argentina squad for the crucial World Cup qualifier clash against Brazil to be held at the Mineirao Stadium later this evening. The 28-year-old has been struggling with form in his recent international appearances including missing a penalty for Argentina during their 0-1 defeat at the hands of Paraguay in their last outing.

Brazil agree to let Robinho play in Real decider

Brazil agree to let Robinho play in Real decider

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

Real Madrid will take the Spanish championship for the first time in four years if they beat mid-table Real Mallorca at home on Sunday.

Baptista replaces Ze Roberto in Brazil squad

Baptista replaces Ze Roberto in Brazil squad

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Brazil have added Real Madrid striker Julio Baptista to their Copa America squad after midfielder Ze Roberto quit international football.

Brazil leave Ronaldinho, Kaka out

Brazil leave Ronaldinho, Kaka out

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Brazil's preliminary Copa America squad includes Germany's Footballer of the Year Diego of Werder Bremen and Real Madrid forward Robinho.

FIFA working on ways to deal with Coronavirus fallout

FIFA working on ways to deal with Coronavirus fallout

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

A spokesperson for FIFA told Reuters that they were aware that there were "serious financial problems on account of the coronavirus outbreak."

WC qualifiers: Brazil rally to beat Venezuela; Argentina held

WC qualifiers: Brazil rally to beat Venezuela; Argentina held

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Brazil fought back from a goal down to score three times in the second half and record a 3-1 win over Venezuela that maintained their 100 percent record in qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup.

Soccer Extras: Maradona to coach Argentine club

Soccer Extras: Maradona to coach Argentine club

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Brazil look to win the 'Hexa'

Brazil look to win the 'Hexa'

Rediff.com26 May 2006

The World champions will be banking on their 'Magic Quartet' to win them the record sixth title

Footballers could face mass layoffs over coronavirus

Footballers could face mass layoffs over coronavirus

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Professional football has been wiped off the map for weeks, maybe months, after all the major leagues, cups and international competitions were suspended, culminating in the postponement of Euro 2020 and Copa America on Tuesday.

Kaka says he never asked to leave Milan

Kaka says he never asked to leave Milan

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Brazil playmaker Kaka said on Tuesday he is committed to AC Milan and had never asked for a transfer to Spanish champions Real Madrid.

Barcelona star Neymar makes a splash in UFC pool party

Barcelona star Neymar makes a splash in UFC pool party

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

To up the glamour, the Octagon girls joined Barcelona superstar Neymar.

Brazil refuse to see Argentina as favourites

Brazil refuse to see Argentina as favourites

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Brazil's players have rejected the idea that Argentina will start as favourites in Sunday's Copa America final.

Winning teams must suffer first, said Dunga

Winning teams must suffer first, said Dunga

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Brazil coach Dunga praised his team's courage in the face of adversity after they beat Uruguay on penalties following a 2-2 draw in their Copa America semi-final.

Brazil wary of semi-final opponents Uruguay

Brazil wary of semi-final opponents Uruguay

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

Defending champions Brazil will attempt to end a five-match winless run against their smaller neighbours Uruguay when they meet in Tuesday's Copa America semi-final.

Copa: Argentina storm into quarters

Copa: Argentina storm into quarters

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Argentina, helped by a brace from Juan Roman Riquelme, beat Colombia 4-2 to reach the Copa America quarter-finals.

Robinho 'tricks' in Brazil's victory

Robinho 'tricks' in Brazil's victory

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

Robinho scored a hat-trick to give Brazil a badly-needed 3-0 Copa America win over Chile.

Kaka, Ronaldinho in Brazil team

Kaka, Ronaldinho in Brazil team

Rediff.com18 May 2007

Kaka and Ronaldinho were included in the squad for Brazil's friendlies against England and Turkey next month even though they asked not to be picked for the Copa America.

Factbox - Ronaldinho

Factbox - Ronaldinho

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Factbox on the Brazilian, who was named European Footballer of the Year.

Football friendlies: Uruguay win in Chile, Mexico lose to Belarus

Football friendlies: Uruguay win in Chile, Mexico lose to Belarus

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Uruguay made light of the absence of striker Luis Suarez to recover from a goal down and beat 2015 Copa America hosts Chile 2-1 in a friendly in Santiago.

Ronaldinho ready to rule

Ronaldinho ready to rule

Rediff.com29 May 2006

World Cup qualifiers: Messi goal puts Argentina top

World Cup qualifiers: Messi goal puts Argentina top

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Lionel Messi marked his retirement about face with a goal to give 10-man Argentina a 1-0 win over Uruguay on Thursday that lifted them to the top of the South American qualifying group for the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia.

Greece climb 21 places in FIFA rankings

Greece climb 21 places in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com7 Jul 2004

The European champions moved to No. 14 in FIFA's latest rankings announced on Wednesday.

Ronaldo misses playing for Brazil

Ronaldo misses playing for Brazil

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

Factbox - Ronaldinho

Factbox - Ronaldinho

Rediff.com21 Dec 2004

A factbox on the FIFA World Player of the Year.

'Cristiano is one of the greatest in football history, but Messi is better'

'Cristiano is one of the greatest in football history, but Messi is better'

Rediff.com16 May 2017

'I hope Messi wins something with his national team and not only with his club, then he would have won everything with everyone'

Messi wins best FIFA player of the year for record sixth time

Messi wins best FIFA player of the year for record sixth time

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Messi, who won the Spanish La Liga title with Barcelona last season as well as the European golden boot having scored 54 goals in 58 games in all competitions, last won the award in 2015.

Messi says dream is to lead PSG to Champions League glory

Messi says dream is to lead PSG to Champions League glory

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Lionel Messi said on Wednesday he was delighted to have signed for French club Paris St Germain and that he is ready to help the team clinch their first ever Champions League title.