Category Archives: Copa America 2011

Argentina salvages a draw against Bolivia in Copa America opener

By FRANCO PANIZO It may have been a draw, but it probably felt like a loss for Argentina. Argentina kicked off the 43rd edition of the Copa America in unconvincing fashion at home on Friday night, needing a spectacular finish … Continue reading »

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After a return to prominence, Copa America 2011 could be one of the best

By NESTOR F. SEBASTIAN The tournament that essentially inspired the World Cup had been watered down. Little by little, Copa America had lost some of its prestige. CONMEBOL decided to implement a two-year cycle in the South American tournament in … Continue reading »

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SBI’s Copa America Preview

By DAVID MOSSE When Brazil won the last Copa America back in 2007, Lucas Moura was busy competing in the Under-15 Paulista State Championship. Four years later, the Sao Paulo winger is one of three supremely gifted youngsters being counted … Continue reading »

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Eight Mexican players sent home from Copa America in prostitute scandal

Eight members of the Mexican national team set to play in Copa America have been sent home after a scandal involving the players bringing prostitutes to their hotel rooms. The eight players, one of which was Barcelona defender Jonathan Dos … Continue reading »

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