Socceroos to take on Messi at Copa America
Australia will face Lionel Messi and Argentina at next year's Copa America after being drawn in Group A for the South American championship.
2019 Schedule
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Asprilla told hitman not to kill Chilavert in '97
Colombia legend Faustino Asprilla has said he had to convince a hitman not to kill Paraguay's Jose Luis Chilavert after the two clashed in 1997.
Ex-Paraguay FA boss banned for life by FIFA
The former head of the Paraguay FA has been banned for life from football and fined $1 million by FIFA.
How Copa America could shape 2022 World Cup hopes for South American nations
The Copa America gave plenty of clues for the 2022 World Cup hopes of winners Brazil, Lionel Messi's Argentina and South America's other nations.
Brazil and Tite live to play again, but their 'first-goal' problem persists
Brazil overcame a resilient Paraguay side on penalties to reach the Copa America semifinals, but problems persist for Tite in his front three.
Brazil survive penalty shootout to beat Paraguay
Copa America hosts Brazil survived a nervy penalty shootout to beat Paraguay and advance to the semifinals on Thursday night in Porto Alegre.
Copa America quarterfinals preview: Predictions, key players and what to watch for
We are down to the final eight teams in the Copa America. Here is the lowdown on each of the four quarterfinal clashes (all live on ESPN+).
Paraguay already 'winning' against Brazil, Argentina-Venezuela too close to call
The phony war of the Copa America group phase is over. Tim Vickery previews all four quarterfinals, including a very familiar Brazil-Paraguay game.
Colombia beat Paraguay to stay perfect at Copa
Colombia enjoyed a 1-0 win over Paraguay despite fielding a second-string side to make it a clean sweep of wins in the Copa America group-stage.
Messi ensures Argentina live to fight another day
Argentina needed a late penalty to secure a nervy draw vs. Paraguay. Lionel Scaloni must use this reprieve to work out how to best deploy Leo Messi.
Messi, Argentina rally for draw against Paraguay
Lionel Messi's penalty salvaged a 1-1 draw for Argentina against Paraguay in a nervy match at the Copa America on Wednesday night.
Qatar rally for shock Copa draw with Paraguay
Qatar fought their way back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Paraguay in their first ever Copa America game on Sunday.
How Brazil & Argentina will fare in their Copa America openers (1:26)
Mexico more like Paraguay than Argentina - Tata
Mexico coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino sees more similarities between El Tri and Paraguay than Mexico and his native Argentina.
Shooting victim Cabanas returns to coach in Mexico
Former Paraguay and Club America striker Salvador Cabanas has returned to Mexico with second division club Cafetaleros de Chiapas.
2019 Copa America ultimate preview: Will Messi win this wide-open tournament on Brazil's home turf?
Lionel Messi is determined to win a trophy with Argentina. Is this his summer? We get you ready for a thrilling Copa, all of it live on ESPN+.
Almiron out for season, doubt for Copa America
Newcastle midfielder Miguel Almiron will miss the last three games of the season due to a hamstring injury, the Premier League club announced.
Dos Santos on target as Mexico beat Paraguay
Three first-half goals fired Mexico to a 4-2 win over Paraguay, as El Tri completed back-to-back victories in Tata Martino's first two games.
Chile joins South American bid for '30 World Cup
Chile has joined a coalition of South American countries planning to bid for the 2030 World Cup.
Paraguay name Berizzo as new manager
Eduardo Berizzo has replaced Juan Carlos Osorio, who resigned last week after an unhappy five months in which he managed just one game.
Suspect in Cabanas shooting gets 20 years in jail
The man suspected of shooting former Paraguay and Club America player Salvador Cabanas in the head in 2010 has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Chile join South American trio in World Cup bid
The bid, which previously included only Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, is up against bids from England, and another bid from Morocco.
Osorio leaves Paraguay job for 'family reasons'
Osorio made the announcement alongside APF president Robert Harrison at a joint news conference, citing family issues as the reason for leaving.
Osorio's Paraguay to face Mexico in March
Paraguay boss Juan Carlos Osorio will face off against his former employers Mexico in March, returning to the scene of El Tri's 7-0 loss vs. Chile.
How Almiron made it from Paraguay to Atlanta
"When he was 10 or 11, we dreamed about him making the first division in Paraguay." Here's the story behind Miguel Almiron's remarkable career.
2019 Copa Am Ladder
2019 Team LeadersCopa America
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsCopa America
Goal Difference-17th
Goals Scored3Tied-7th
Assists28th
Goals Conceded45th