Marta Hopes to Lead Brazil to Copa América Title After Coming Out of Retirement
It was just a year ago when Marta left the Olympic final with tears in her eyes, emotionally marking the end of a storied career with the Brazilian national soccer team.
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CONMEBOL eases Copa America warm-up rules after Brazil’s complaints
“This decision was made after a detailed assessment of the condition,” said CONMEBOLTournament organizers had barred outfield players from warming up on the pitchBUENOS AIRES: CONMEBOL announced on Friday that it has adjusted pre-match procedures at the Women’s Copa America in Ecuador to allow players to warm up on the pitch, following criticism from Brazilian players and coaching staff.“From now on, in addition to goalkeepers who already had a 15-minute warm-up period on the field, outfield players will also be allowed to warm up on the pitch for the same duration,” the South American soccer governing body told Reuters.“This decision was made after a detailed assessment of the condition of the playing surfaces at the competition’s stadiums to date, and after taking into account feedback from some participating teams.”Tournament organizers had barred outfield players from warming up on the pitch to preserve the playing surface, with each stadium hosting two matches in a day during the group stage.Brazil captain Marta, midfielder Ary Borges, and head coach Arthur Elias voiced their frustration after their dominant group-stage win over Bolivia, as both teams had been forced to warm-up in a shared room of about 15 square meters that smelled of paint.They also criticized the restrictions after their tournament opener against Venezuela, saying they were unable to properly assess Kerolin’s fitness, which ultimately led to the Manchester City striker being sidelined.Defending champions Brazil top Group B with two wins and will face Paraguay on Tuesday.
Brazil players slam CONMEBOL over Women's Copa America warm-up conditions
Brazilian players, including six-time FIFA Player of the Year Marta, have criticised CONMEBOL and the organisers of the Women's Copa America in Ecuador for requiring teams to warm-up in confined indoor areas rather than on the pitch
Kerolin hat-trick leads Brazil past Bolivia in dominant Copa America Win
Brazil's attacking duo Luany and Kerolin powered the defending champions to a commanding 6–0 victory over Bolivia in their second group-stage match of the Women's Copa America on Wednesday.
U.S. Men Will Face Top 25-Ranked Australia, Ecuador in October Friendlies
The United States men’s national team’s pre-World Cup schedule is coming into ever-sharper focus.
Hosts Ecuador draw 2-2 with Uruguay in Women's Copa America opener
An 78th-minute goal from substitute Emily Rosa Arias Espinales earned hosts Ecuador a 2-2 draw with Uruguay in their Group A Women's Copa America opener at the Complejo Independiente del Valle in Quito on Friday.
How to watch the Copa América Femenina 2025: TV channels, streaming, dates
The Copa América Femenina 2025 kicks off July 11 and runs through the final on August 2. Ten national teams from across South America will compete for the continental crown in stadiums throughout Quito, Ecuador, the tournament’s host city. Keep reading for group and streaming information:
2025 Copa América Femenina Schedule, Bracket: Dates, times, scores
The 2025 Copa América Femenina kicks off July 11 and runs through the final on August 2. Ten national teams from across South America will compete for the continental crown in stadiums across Quito, Ecuador, the tournament’s host nation. Keep reading for the full match schedule, including dates and times: