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Copa America: Chile begins title defense with win over Japan

Tuesday, 18 June 2019, 04:20 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Chile's experienced Copa America team proved too good for Japan's young squad. The two-time defending champions opened their Copa America campaign with a 4-0 win over the Asian guests on Monday,...

Totti's departure puts pressure on Roma's American owner

Monday, 17 June 2019, 22:13 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Former Roma captain Francesco Totti left his position within the club's management on Monday in a move that will increase fan opposition to the team's American owner. While he has been a...

Copa America: Brazil faces Venezuela with Coutinho as key

Monday, 17 June 2019, 20:34 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Philippe Coutinho arrived in Brazil for the Copa America expecting to play second fiddle to Neymar. But an injury and two goals have lifted him into a leading role. When Brazil takes on Venezuela...

Chelsea mired in uncertainty as challenges grow

Monday, 17 June 2019, 19:35 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

If there's any English club that thrives in chaos and adversity, it's Chelsea. And there's plenty of that at Stamford Bridge this offseason. Days after selling Eden Hazard —...

FIFA racism risk assessments for 2022 World Cup qualifiers

Monday, 17 June 2019, 18:39 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

FIFA is conducting racism risk assessments for all 2022 World Cup qualifiers and sending observers to matches where there is a high prospect of discriminatory incidents. FIFA Secretary General...

Copa America: Maradona criticises Argentina after loss

Monday, 17 June 2019, 17:32 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Diego Maradona has criticized Argentina after its opening loss to Colombia in the Copa America. Maradona tells the TyC Sports channel in Buenos Aires "even Tonga can beat us." Argentina lost...

Copa America: Uruguay cruises past 10-man Ecuador in opener

Monday, 17 June 2019, 04:56 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Uruguay started the Copa America in style, showing why it's considered a top favorite for the South American title. With Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez in top form, Uruguay earned a comfortable...

Copa America: Organizers worried over empty seats in Brazil

Monday, 17 June 2019, 01:32 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The head of South America's soccer governing body is worried about empty seats at the Copa America tournament in Brazil. Some players have said they can comfortably hear instructions from their...

Copa America: Qatar surprises Paraguay with 2-2 draw

Monday, 17 June 2019, 00:09 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Qatar refused to panic as it recovered from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with Paraguay in its Copa America debut on Sunday. The Asian champions could have done even better at the Maracana but...

Copa America: Vidal says fading Chile will show true face

Sunday, 16 June 2019, 22:57 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Defending Copa America champion Chile is happy to go into its opening match on Monday against Japan with its title hopes being widely downplayed. "When have we played a tournament as favorites?"...

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