The Canadian men's soccer team takes on South America's best at the Copa America
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"Never Seen A Brazil Team As Bad As This": Ronaldinho Tears Into Selecao
Brazilian football's rich history has seen the team reach the very highest of highs of the sport but in recent times the sun has not shone as brightly as the Selecao have grown accustomed to. In a surprise turn of events, one of the greatest players to step onto a football pitch, Ronaldinho has slammed the team and announced that he will be ‘abandoning' the side and not watch the national team anymore. “That's it guys, that's it for me. This is a sad moment for those who love Brazilian football. It's difficult to find the energy to watch the games. This is perhaps one of the worst teams in recent years, it has no respectable leaders, just average players for the most part," read the Instagram post by Ronaldinho.
Copa América: Ronaldinho blasts Brazil squad, won't support - ESPN
Brazil legend Ronaldinho has blasted this year's Copa América squad ahead of the tournament, saying there is a «lack of love for the shirt» among the team.
USWNT drops to 5th in latest FIFA ranking, lowest place ever - ESPN
The United States women's national team dropped to fifth in the latest FIFA ranking, its lowest point since FIFA began ranking women's teams in 2003.
Brazil held 1-1 by US in Copa America warm-up
:Brazil drew 1-1 with the United States in a friendly in Orlando on Wednesday in a final tune-up for both sides ahead of the Copa America.
Di María scores, Messi returns in Argentina's Copa América warmup victory over Ecuador - ESPN
Ángel Di María scored as Lionel Messi returned to the international stage for the first time in six months, helping Argentina to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a Copa América warmup match on Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Brazil boosted ahead of Copa America after 3-2 win against Mexico
:Brazil enjoyed the perfect warm-up as they secured a 3-2 win over Mexico in their pre-Copa America friendly in Kyle Field stadium in Texas on Saturday.
USA gets pre-Copa America 'wake-up call' in rout by Colombia - ESPN
Coach Gregg Berhalter said the United States men's national soccer team got a «wake-up call» ahead of this summer's Copa America in Saturday's 5-1 humbling by Colombia at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.