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Former Man United and Barcelona star Sanchez key as Chile revive World Cup hopes
The 33-year-old inspired his country to a 3-2 win away against Bolivia.
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The 33-year-old inspired his country to a 3-2 win away against Bolivia.
Joaquin Correa was part of Argentina’s Copa America triumph.
Messi had been desperate to lead Argentina to glory after a series of disappointments both at World Cups and the Copa.
A goal from Angel Di Maria made the difference as Argentina won their first silverware in 28 years.
The Aston Villa keeper saved three penalties in the shoot-out after a bruising 1-1 draw with Colombia.
Argentina beat Ecuador 3-0 overnight while Colombia beat Uruguay on penalties.
The reigning champions will face Peru who defeated Paraguay on penalties.
Argentina will now face Ecuador in the quarter-finals on Saturday.
Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay can still win Group A.
Venezuela move up to third place in the group with a last-gasp point.
Ben Brereton was the unlikely hero as Chile beat Bolivia 1-0.
His 68th goal in 107 games for his country took the PSG star to within nine of the record set by Pele.
The tournament was relocated at the last minute after original hosts Colombia and Argentina were stripped of it.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saved a penalty from Arturo Vidal but Eduardo Vargas equalised with the rebound.
Colombia also claimed a 1-0 win over Ecuador as the South American championships got underway.
Tournament is being hosted in Brazil in a last-minute, pandemic-defying switch from Argentina.
The news has been announced less than two weeks out from the event’s scheduled start on 13 June.
Ecuadoran official Roddy Zambrano was thrust into the spotlight after last week’s semi-final between Argentina and Brazil.
The defender received treatment for vomiting and diarrhoea on the day of Brazil’s win over Argentina.
AFA president Claudio Tapia has sent a six-page letter outlining their grievances following Tuesday’s loss to Brazil.
The hosts won a feisty encounter against their arch rivals 2-0.
The defending champions will face either Uruguay or Peru in a semi-final in midweek.
Uruguay and Peru are also through thanks to tonight’s other result, as Colombia beat Paraguay.
Casemiro, Roberto Firmino, Everton, Dani Alves and Willian hit the net for the Selecao tonight.
Chile overcame Ecuador at the Copa America to move into the quarter-finals from Group C.
Spectators booed the men’s team off the field following their latest match.
Messi salvaged a 1-1 draw for Argentina against Paraguay last night.
Brazil had the ball in Venezuela’s net three times, but had to be content with a 0-0 draw.
Oscar Tabarez’s side had far too much for Ecuador in Belo Horizonte.
Neymar went off in the 20th minute of last night’s friendly against Qatar.
Coach Gerardo Martino has resigned as the country prepares for the Olympics.
The 29-year-old showed the strain of losing another international final as Chile claimed the Copa America on penalties.
Early goals see the defending champions through to the final.
Argentina will face either Chile or Colombia in Sunday’s final.
Hoffenheim’s Eduardo Vargas netted four times.
They’ll play hosts USA on Tuesday night.
Clint Dempsey strike helps the United States to a 2-1 win against Ecuador.
The CBF are probably regretting not doing this two years ago.
After the Selecao’s shock Copa America exit at the hands of Peru, Dunga has no concerns over his immediate future.
Also, a tribute to the late Kimbo Slice and partying with Ronaldo in Bolivia at Copa America ’97.