copa america 2024

Mascherano says Argentina racist chants video 'taken out of context'

Javier Mascherano, the coach of Argentina's Olympic football squad, said Wednesday that a video showing racist chants by national team players after they won the Copa America was "taken out of context".

Fofana labels video posted by Fernandez 'uninhibited racism'

The video, posted by Argentina international Fernandez on his Instagram account, featured a song sung by some of the Argentina squad about France's players.

Messi to miss next two MLS matches

Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami's next two Major League Soccer matches after injuring his right ankle in Argentina's Copa America final triumph, Miami coach Gerardo Martino said Tuesday.

French fury at Argentina's Copa America insults

The French Football Federation (FFF) said on Tuesday it plans to lodge a complaint with FIFA and take legal action after racist chants from members of Argentina's Copa America winning team.

France unhappy with insults from Argentina Copa winners

The chants were heard during a live video posted on social media by Chelsea and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez from the team bus in the wake of the Copa victory over Colombia in Miami on Sunday.

'I am fine': Messi gives update on injury

"The Copa America is over and the first thing I want to thank everyone for the messages and greetings," Messi said on Instagram, one day after injuring his right ankle in the Copa final against Colombia in Miami.

Colombia football federation head and son arrested after Copa final

Sunday's final, which Colombia lost to Argentina, started over an hour late after police initiated a lockdown that left hundreds of fans stuck outside Florida's Hard Rock Stadium. Videos on social media showed security scuffling with fans attempting to breach the gates.

Argentina’s glorious era carved into granite

From the depths of despair to the heights of glory, Argentina's redemption story is a testament to perseverance and the indomitable spirit of camaraderie.

Copa chaos raises concerns for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Hard Rock Stadium will host seven games at the 2026 World Cup which the USA is co-hosting with Mexico and Canada.

July 4, 2024
July 4, 2024

Argentina hope for Messi boost

Defending champions Argentina will hope for their star man and skipper Lionel Messi to be back for their crucial Copa America 2024 quarterfinal tie against Ecuador at the NRG Stadium in Houston on Friday morning.

July 4, 2024
July 4, 2024

CONMEBOL admits referee mistake over penalty on Vinicius

CONMEBOL said the referee and VAR made a mistake in not awarding Brazil a penalty during Tuesday's group-stage 1-1 draw against Colombia when defender Daniel Munoz tripped Vinicius Jr inside the box.

July 4, 2024
July 4, 2024

Messi a doubt for Argentina ahead of Copa quarterfinal

Lionel Messi's fitness remains in doubt ahead of Thursday's Copa America quarter-final with Ecuador with coach Lionel Scaloni saying he will wait before deciding on his team.

July 3, 2024
July 3, 2024

Brazil to face Uruguay in Copa quarterfinals without Vinicius Jr

In a frantic first fifteen minutes at Levi's Stadium, Vinicius Jr was shown a yellow card while tussling over a loose ball, a booking which rules the winger out of the Uruguay match.

July 3, 2024
July 3, 2024

It wasn't the result we wanted: Raphinha

Brazil goalscorer Raphinha insisted the five-time world champions would be unfazed at the prospect of playing Uruguay.

July 3, 2024
July 3, 2024

Copa America 2024: Quarterfinal fixtures

The timings are given as per Bangladesh time:

July 3, 2024
July 3, 2024

Brazil into Copa America quarters after 1-1 draw with Colombia

Colombia, who finished top of Group D on seven points, face Panama in the quarters while second-placed Brazil take on Group C winners Uruguay.

July 2, 2024
July 2, 2024

Messi back in training ahead of Argentina's Copa quarterfinal

Messi had not trained since sustaining a groin/thigh injury during his side's 1-0 win against Chile on June 25. He sat out Argentina's 2-0 victory over Peru on Saturday.

July 2, 2024
July 2, 2024

Ecuador braced for 'another final' against Argentina

Ecuador are preparing for "another final" at the Copa America after advancing to a quarterfinal match-up against defending champions Argentina, head coach Felix Sanchez said on Sunday.

July 2, 2024
July 2, 2024

Brazil await ‘great test’ in Colombia clash

Five-time World Cup champions Brazil and in-form Colombia meet in North California on Tuesday in a highly-anticipated Copa America clash with more than just the Group D lead on the line.