Copa America

Reigning champions will defend title in US next summer in expanded 16-team event

Italian is expected to oblige his season-long contract with Spanish giants Real Madrid

There has also been anger in South America after both teams were deprived of key players for the World Cup qualifiers

The Azzurri and La Albiceleste have risen to fifth and sixth respectively after winning the Euro 2020 and Copa America

Argentine holding the Copa America trophy has become the most liked sports photo, surpassing a record 20 million likes

This year witnessed two of football’s most prestigious tournaments, the Euros and the Copa America, held side by side

Brazil coach slams CONMEBOL for poor pitches, putting players at risk by staging event in a short time amid Covid-19

Midfielder Di Maria scores to propel team to 1-0 win over hosts Brazil in final

Messi-led Argentina will face Neymar’s Brazil in South American football tournament’s mouth-watering decider

Striker scores in dying moments of thrilling match to help team beat Peru 3-2