Tag: South America
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...
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...
Argentina draws after 7-month halt of World Cup qualifiers
BUENOS AIRES — Argentina and Chile drew 1-1 on Thursday in their first World Cup qualifying game since November.
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EURO 2020: Euro 2020 will usurp Copa America in Brazil
SAO PAULO — When it comes time for Brazilians to choose who to watch on the soccer field this month — Neymar or Kylian...
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation reaches record level for May
RIO DE JANEIRO — Preliminary government data released on Friday has raised concern that the coming dry season will see even more deforestation of...
Colombia eases lockdown measures despite 3rd virus peak
BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombia moved Thursday to reactivate its economy by easing several lockdown measures even though it is still fighting a third peak...
Tevez leaves Boca Juniors to rest; no talk of retirement
BUENOS AIRES — Veteran striker and captain Carlos Tevez announced Friday he is leaving Boca Juniors, triggering a clause in his contract that allows...
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...
Maracanã to host Copa America final: Brazil-Venezuela open
SAO PAULO — South American soccer body CONMEBOL announced Wednesday that the historic Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host the final of...
Peruvians to pick new president amid relentless pandemic
LIMA, Peru — Amid an unrelenting coronavirus pandemic that has overwhelmed cemeteries, Peruvian voters will choose Sunday between a political novice who has scared...