Copa America

Lionel Messi optimistic about the future

Argentina captain Lionel Messi says his side can look forward with optimism after they won the third-place play-off at the Copa America on Saturday. La Albiceleste scored both of their goals in the...

Peru eye redemption in Copa America final

Peru will face Brazil in the Copa America final on Sunday after beating Chile 3-0 in Wednesday's semi-final. Chile have won the past two editions of the tournament but their participation in the 2019...

Lionel Messi vows to continue with Argentina

Lionel Messi says he isn't planning to call time on his international career after Argentina's Copa America exit. Argentina went down 2-0 to hosts Brazil in the Copa America semi-finals as goals from...

Messi’s Argentina stunned at Copa America

An Argentina side that included Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero was stunned in their opening match of the 2019 Copa America as they were beaten 2-0 by Colombia in Group B. La Albiceleste are bidding to...

Messi’s figures add up ahead of Copa America

Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi has been named the world's current highest paid athlete after pulling in $18million more than rival Cristiano Ronaldo. The 31-year-old Nou Camp superstar is...

Neymar out of Copa America

Brazil have confirmed former captain Neymar will play no part in the Copa America on home soil due to a ruptured ligament in his ankle. The Paris Saint-Germain forward suffered the injury during his...

Argentina v Chile: Peerless Lionel Messi has nothing to prove in Copa America decider

Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero says Lionel Messi has got nothing to prove to his teammates in the Copa America final against Chile. The mercurial Messi has yet to win a major honour with his country, his...

Lionel Messi hopeful Argentina can finally deliver silver lining

Lionel Messi hailed the achievement of Argentina in booking their spot in a third successive major tournament final before admitting they are desperate to finally win on the big stage. A resounding 4-0...

Copa America: Marquinhos urges focus

Marquinhos says Brazil need to avoid any complacency when they face Haiti in their second Copa America outing on Thursday. The Selecao, who are 7.00 to win the centenary edition of the tournament...

Gerard Martino sweating on Lionel Messi fitness for Copa opener

Argentina are waiting to find out if Lionel Messi will be fit enough to take part in their Copa America opener against reigning champions Chile in California. The Barcelona star suffered a back...

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