Tag: Argentina National Soccer Team
Messi seeks to break spell with Argentina at Copa America
BUENOS AIRES — Nearly at the age of 34, Lionel Messi may just have two more shots at hitting an elusive target: winning a...
Argentina allows last-minute draw at Colombia in qualifiers
SAO PAULO — Miguel Borja scored in the last seconds of added time to secure a 2-2 draw for Colombia against Argentina on Tuesday...
Brazil squad agrees to play in Copa America despite concerns
SAO PAULO — The Brazil squad has agreed to play in the Copa America despite expressing concerns over the late decision to stage the...
Neymar, Thiago Silva included in Brazil’s Copa America squad
SAO PAULO — Neymar will spearhead Brazil's attack for the Copa America, with veteran defender Thiago Silva also included despite a recent injury.
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Brazil top court to rule on country as Copa America host
SAO PAULO — Brazil's top court scheduled an emergency session for Thursday to decide whether or not the Copa America will be allowed to...
Interim Brazil soccer boss says he won’t fire coach Tite
SAO PAULO — The interim president of the Brazilian soccer confederation said Monday that he will not fire national team coach Tite even though...
Copa America drama eclipses World Cup qualifiers
SAO PAULO — South American World Cup qualifiers involving bitter rivals Colombia and Argentina, and Paraguay hosting Brazil, are being overshadowed by a possible...
Brazil wins World Cup qualifier amid crisis off the pitch
SAO PAULO — Amid a possible player revolt, Brazil beat Ecuador 2-0 on Friday to win its fifth consecutive match in South American World...
Messi and Argentina team pay tribute to Diego Maradona
BUENOS AIRES — Lionel Messi was among the Argentina players and coaches who paid tribute to Diego Maradona in a statue unveiling ceremony before...
Brazil players debate whether or not to play Copa America
SAO PAULO — Brazil’s star players have debated whether or not they should play in the Copa America on home soil but don’t plan...