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Brazil’s Jesus Handed Two-Month Ban For Copa America Final Row

Brazil's Gabriel Jesus has been handed a two-month international ban and fined US$30,000 (24,738 pounds) for his behaviour following his dismissal in the Copa America final last month, South American soccer governing body CONMEBOL has said. Jesus scored in…

All Posts News Copa América July 24, 2019

Messi Banned For One Game For Copa America Red Card

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been banned for one game and fined US$1,500 after being sent off against Chile in the Copa America third-place playoff and levelling accusations of "corruption" at South American soccer chiefs. Messi was shown the red card after…

All Posts News Copa América July 8, 2019

Brazil Win Copa America Despite Jesus Dismissal

Ten-man Brazil held on to win the Copa America on home soil despite Gabriel Jesus' dismissal with a 3-1 victory over Peru on Sunday. Jesus scored the decisive goal after a penalty from Peru captain Paolo Guerrero cancelled out Everton's opener…

All Posts News Copa América July 6, 2019

COPA America: Brazil Primed for Home Copa Triumph

Brazil have lifted the trophy every time they have hosted the Copa America and will look to maintain this perfect record with a first major tournament triumph since 2007 when they take on Peru in Sunday's final. Anything less than victory…

All Posts News Copa América July 4, 2019

Willian Ruled Out Of Copa America Final

Brazil winger Willian has been ruled out of Sunday's Copa America final against Peru due to a muscle injury, his side said in a statement on Thursday. Willian, who will remain with the team at their training base ahead of the final,…

All Posts News Copa América July 3, 2019

Brazil Beat Argentina 2-0 To Reach Copa America Final

Brazil advanced to the Copa America final with a 2-0 win over old rivals Argentina on Tuesday in a pulsating and, at times, bad-tempered match decided by a goal in each half from Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino. Both sides tried…

All Posts News Copa América June 28, 2019

Brazil Overcome Paraguay On Penalties To Reach Copa America Semis

Brazil beat Paraguay 4-3 on penalties to advance to the last four of the Copa America on Thursday after they drew 0-0 in their quarter-final in Porto Alegre. Gabriel Jesus got the winning kick for Brazil after Gustavo Gomez and Derlis Gonzalez missed…