Costa Rica coach Alfaro not afraid of Brazil
Costa Rica coach Gustavo Alfaro said his side will not be intimidated by the challenge of facing Brazil as they seek a level playing field when they kick off their Copa America campaign on Monday.
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Steve Clarke Rages Over Penalty Decision As Scotland Exit Euros
Scotland manager Steve Clarke blasted the decision not to award a penalty in a 1-0 loss to Hungary that knocked his team out of Euro 2024 on Sunday. Stuart Armstrong went down late in the second half after a challenge from Hungary defender Willi Orban, but Argentine referee Facundo Tello did not intervene. "It was 100 percent a penalty. Someone has to explain to me why it wasn't a penalty because otherwise I'm thinking there's something wrong," said Clarke. "I don't understand how VAR can look at that and say it's not a penalty."
France take experimental squad for tests in Argentina
PARIS : France on Sunday named 22 uncapped players in a largely experimental squad of 42 for their tour of Argentina and Uruguay, but must do without players from the two Top 14 finalists.
Pinch-hitter Weghorst wants role in Dutch starting lineup
WOLFSBURG, Germany : Netherlands striker Wout Weghorst is still hoping to make it into the starting lineup at the European Championship even if he has developed a reputation as the team’s pinch-hitter, he said on Sunday.
Copa América oral history: Former USMNT players recall tournaments past. 'It was wild'
The history of the U.S. men's national team dates back more than a century, and even with a 40-year drought between World Cup appearances mixed into that lore, the Americans have still participated in soccer's premier event 10 times.
Copa América 2024 guide: Messi's title defense, underdogs to watch - ESPN
Copa América, South America's continental competition, has kicked off in the United States for the second time after it hosted in 2016. There are plenty of storylines, from World Cup champions Lionel Messi and Argentina defending their title, the USMNT using this as a warmup for the 2026 World Cup which it will co-host, and Brazil looking to rediscover their form.
Uruguay coach Bielsa confident Copa America will show his side's quality
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa believes the Copa America is the ideal tournament to showcase his side's level of play ahead of their debut against Panama on Sunday.
Chile hold Peru to 0-0 draw in Copa America opener
:Chile and Peru missed the chance to take a big step toward Copa America quarter-final qualification on Friday night, playing out a dour 0-0 draw in their Group A opener in Arlington, Texas.