Spartak Moscow fine Argentine duo over late arrival

MOSCOW, July 27 (Reuters) - Spartak Moscow have fined Argentina internationals Marcos Rojo and Nicolas Pareja half their monthly wages after the duo arrived late back from the Copa America, the Russian Premier League side said on Wednesday.

Argentina to keep Batista despite Copa flop

BUENOS AIRES (AFP) - Argentina said they would keep Sergio Batista on as coach despite their early Copa America exit.

Venezuela's media ecstatic, on Copa cloud

CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) - Venezuela's media were on a cloud on Monday as they revelled in the national team's first ever qualification for the Copa America semi-finals after fancied Chile were ousted on Sunday.

One big-hitter, three surprises left at Copa

BUENOS AIRES (AFP) - A weekend of quarter-final shocks has left the Copa America shorn of some of its biggest names, leading fans of Uruguay to dream of what would be a record 15th title.

Brazil on right track despite Copa exit - coach

CAMPANA, Argentina (AFP) - Brazil coach Mano Menezes insisted on Monday that there was no need to panic after his side lost their Copa America quarter-final shoot-out to Paraguay.

Brazil media scathing after Copa collapse

BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) - Brazil's media were scathing on Monday after the national team were unceremoniously dumped from the Copa America by Paraguay in a quarter-final penalty shoot-out.

Peru tops Colombia 2-0 to reach Copa America semis

CORDOBA, Argentina (AP)—Midfielders Carlos Augusto Lobaton and Juan Manuel Vargas scored in extra time as Peru defeated Colombia 2-0 to reach the Copa America semifinals on Saturday.

Colombia 0 Peru 2 - Copa America quarter-final result

July 16 (Reuters) - C olombia 0 Peru 2 after extra time
- Copa America quarter-final result on Saturday:  

Copa could be extended to CONCACAF - official

BUENOS AIRES (AFP) - The Copa America, the South American championship which Argentina is currently hosting, could in future be extended to include Central American and Caribbean States, the head of the South American grouping, CONMEBOL, told AFP on Saturday.

Argentina look to Messi to quell Uruguay Copa threat

BUENOS AIRES (AFP) - Argentina and Uruguay will renew their historic rivalry when they clash in Saturday's Copa America quarter-finals with all eyes on potential match-winners Lionel Messi and Diego Forlan.

Peru out to halt resurgent Colombians in Copa quarters

CORDOBA, Argentina (AFP) - Peru, dreaming of a first triumph in 36 years, will try to halt a resurgent Colombia on Saturday in their Copa America quarter-final meeting.

Venezuela ‘better than Brazil’ at Copa - Chile’s Paredes

- MENDOZA, Argentina, July 14 (Reuters) - Venezuela have
played better than Brazil at the Copa America and will present
Chile with a tough test in their quarter-final this weekend,
Chilean striker Esteban Paredes said on Thursday. 

Neymar pair helps Brazil into quarterfinals

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP)—It was harder than expected, but Brazil has reached the Copa America quarterfinals and has started showing the form that makes it the co-favorite with Argentina to win the South American championship.

Brazil beats Ecuador 4-2 to reach Copa quarters

CORDOBA, Argentina (AP)—Alexandre Pato and Neymar scored two goals each as defending champion Brazil hit form with a 4-2 win over Ecuador on Wednesday to secure a Copa America quarterfinals spot.

Brazil pull entertaining Ecuador win at Copa

CORDOBA, Argentina (AFP) - Brazil pulled a big performance out to advance to the Copa America quarter-finals as Group B winners after beating Ecuador 4-2 in an entertaining contest at Cordoba.

Copa America Group B results

July 13 (Reuters) - Results of final Group B matches atthe Copa America 

Maradona 'heir', son-in-law hold key for Argentina

BUENOS AIRES (AFP) - Argentina came to the Copa America with coach Sergio Batista admitting they were 'blessed' with five centre forwards.

Venezuela gets late equalizer in 3-3 draw

SALTA, Argentina (AP)—Grenddy Adrian Perozo scored a stoppage-time equalizer with the help of his goalkeeper as Venezuela rallied for a 3-3 draw with Paraguay in a thrilling Copa America Group B match Wednesday.

Pressure off Venezuela, on Paraguay at Copa

BEUNOS AIRES (AFP) - Few observers would have expected two of the top three finishers in South America's World Cup qualifiers to be struggling to reach the Copa America quarter-finals, still less stand in Venezuela's shadow.

Third bite at Copa cherry for Brazil

CAMPANA, Argentina (AFP) - After two false starts Brazil are out to ensure it is a case of third time lucky at the Copa America as they target the win they need over Ecuador to reach the quarter-finals.