⚽⚽Copa America 2021 ⚽⚽

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Copa America - Colombia want referee suspended for touching ball prior to Brazil goal
The Colombian Football Federation (FCF) has asked Copa America organisers to suspend the referee from their 2-1 defeat by Brazil, saying he prejudiced the result by not halting play when the ball hit him in the lead up to a goal.
Nestor Pitana, the Argentine who refereed the 2018 World Cup final, waved play on when the ball bounced off him outside Colombia's box and Brazil continued passing for Roberto Firmino to head in an equalizer.
Rubbing salt into the wound, long protests by Colombian players led to an added 10 minutes of stoppage time, with the home side netting a winner in the 100th minute.

[jeeva]

Pitana man of the match �� ....Copa always copa sub standered...

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Bolivia 1-4 Argentina: Magical Messi as La Albiceleste captain makes history

Lionel Messi produced a masterclass with two goals and an assist as he made history in Argentina's 4-1 victory over Bolivia at the Copa America.
Messi became Argentina's all-time record appearances holder after surpassing former team-mate Javier Mascherano with his 148th international cap in Cuiaba on Monday.
On the field, Messi was in magical form as he scored twice to take his internationally tally to 75, while creating the opener in a devastating first-half display in Argentina's final Group A fixture.
Messi somehow scooped the ball to Alejandro Gomez, who finished on the volley in the sixth minute, before the six-time Ballon d'Or winner stepped up to covert a 33rd-minute penalty and then beat Carlos Lampe with a superb lob nine minutes later.
Erwin Saavedra pulled a goal back for Bolivia in the 60th minute but Lautaro Martinez came off the bench and restored the three-goal advantage minutes later as Argentina sealed top spot to set up a quarter-final showdown against Ecuador.

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Quarter-finals
Peru v Paraguay
Brazil v Chile
Uruguay v Colombia
Argentina v Ecuador

[Sanchaari]

Enth patti guys?? No one active here?
Anyway, although Argentina are winning, not too impressed by their overall game. Starts well but not dominating or impressing as they should. I am afraid european teams are going to blow them away. Fingers crossed on the Copa.

[sillan]

Enth patti guys?? No one active here?
Anyway, although Argentina are winning, not too impressed by their overall game. Starts well but not dominating or impressing as they should. I am afraid european teams are going to blow them away. Fingers crossed on the Copa.

At least scoring is happening compared to group stage...

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Semifinals

Peru v Brazil , 6th July 4:30am IST
Colombia v Argentina , 7th July 6:30am IST

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Enth patti guys?? No one active here?
Anyway, although Argentina are winning, not too impressed by their overall game. Starts well but not dominating or impressing as they should. I am afraid European teams are going to blow them away. Fingers crossed on the Copa.

For Sure
The team has become more and more Messi-centric
Two Assists and a FK goal
Lo Celso / Paredas combo is more defensive minded , on an attacking note di Maria is better
Brazil may up their gear if the opponent is Argentina
Even Brazil are way behind some top European teams
No more Samba , they are also result oriented now

[kevin]

my favourite sporting event is argentina vs brazil knockout matches. it ensures us to see one of them losing and their fans crying. only reason why i love copa.

[jeeva]

Messi now fessi...