Central & South America

Messi Equals Argentina Appearance Record But Fellow 33-Year-Old Steals The Show

On Monday evening in Brasília, Lionel Messi became Argentina’s joint-most capped player by equaling Javier Mascherano’s total of 147. Messi’s journey with La Albiceleste began in 2005, when he was just 18 but already world-renowned as Barcelona’s youngest-ever scorer and Ronaldinho’s heir apparent.

But it was Messi’s fellow 33-year-old, Papu Gómez — receiving just his sixth cap and only third start — who proved the difference in Argentina’s 1-0 group stage victory over Paraguay at the Copa América.

Marta’s Emotional Reaction To Making Brazil’s Olympic Team Is Everything

Brazil’s 18-woman roster for the Olympics was announced on Friday and included Orlando Pride ace and one of the greatest players of all-time, Marta. The 35-year-old’s reaction to hearing her name called to represent her country in Tokyo is what this sport is all about.

Marta Reaction To Olympic Roster

CONMEBOL Bans Player Who Accurately Pointed Out How Greedy CONMEBOL Is

ASUNCION — Bolivia striker Marcelo Martins has been banned for one game and fined $20,000 by the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) after criticising the organisation for hosting the Copa America in the middle of a coronavirus pandemic.

Martins was one of three Bolivia players who tested positive for COVID-19 on the eve of their 3-1 opening loss to Paraguay.

He missed the game and posted some sharp words on social media about CONMEBOL’s last-minute decision to host the tournament in Brazil, a nation that has seen almost 500,000 people die from the virus.

ICYMI: Neymar Sliced And Diced Peru’s Defense With Some Ludicrous Skill Moves Like It Was Nothing

Brazil continued its red-hot form Thursday night with a 4-0 victory against Peru in the team’s second Copa América fixture. Before showing the goals, you must see these silky Neymar skill moves vs Peru. Neymar was just toying with Peru’s best defenders because he can.

Neymar Skill Moves Vs Peru

UEFA Vs Conmebol: Dos Formas Diferentes De Sentir, Respirar Y Vivir El Fútbol

América y Europa, dos continentes que viven el fútbol de manera distinta. Pasión de los hinchas o el fútbol de constelaciones y estrellas. La espontaneidad o la organización desmedida. La humildad o el lujo donde sobran los millones. Improvisación o coordinación. Pasantía o tesis de doctorado. Sueño o consagración.

El Océano Atlántico separa el nuevo del viejo continente. Unos 7.000 kilómetros de distancia corroboran las diferencias políticas, económicas, culturales y sociales que existen entre ambos. El fútbol no escapa a eso.

CONCACAF After Dark Hits Different, Just Watch This Unreal Blunder From Haiti

Round two of Concacaf World Cup qualifying wrapped up on Tuesday and featured one of the worst own goals you'll ever see at the professional level. This Haiti own goal will leave you lost for words.

Messi Opens 2021 Copa América With The Perfect Free Kick

Countless soccer fans across the U.S. are paying close attention to Euro 2020, taking place across Europe this month. But let this be a reminder: 2021 Copa América is also going on right now in Brazil, and it’s every bit as entertaining (if not more so) as the Euros. Don’t believe me? Check out the delicious Lionel Messi free kick vs Chile from Argentina’s thrilling 1-1 draw on Monday.

Con Gol De Pecho, Brasil Vence A Una Venezuela Disminuida Por La Covid-19

¡Finalmente tenemos Copa América! Este domingo, la selección de Brasil inició el torneo con una victoria por 3-0 sobre una disminuida Venezuela, en el Estádio Nacional de Brasília ‘Mané Garrincha’ y en un partido jugado sin público, tal como será todo el torneo.

La Canarinha puso a sus mejores hombres en el campo, mientras que la Vinotinto debió convocar a 15 jugadores de emergencia, debido a un brote de Covid-19 que dejó al menos a ocho jugadores fuera de la convocatoria, entre ellos el capitán Tomás Rincón.

Colombia Just Danced Its Way To An Absurdly Intricate Set-Piece Goal

Leave it to Colombia to orchestrate a set piece this farcically intricate. The Edwin Cardona goal vs Ecuador on Sunday was the stuff coaches wouldn’t even dream of dreaming up, the gorgeous culmination of footballers dancing their way onto the scoreboard in beautiful fashion.

12 Venezuelans Test Positive For Covid-19 Day Before Copa América Opener vs. Brazil

SAO PAULO — Twelve members of the Venezuelan delegation at the Copa América have tested positive for COVID-19, health officials said on Saturday, a day before they meet hosts Brazil in the tournament opener.

"The 12 members of the delegation include players and members of the backroom staff," said a statement from the Health Secretariat in Brasilia, where Sunday's game will take place.

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) made the diagnosis on Friday night and informed local health authorities.

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