RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazil’s Gabriel Jesus made one goal, scored another and was sent off in the second half as they beat Peru 3-1 on Sunday to win the Copa America for the ninth time in a pulsating contest at the Maracana stadium. The hosts took the le... More »
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazil captain Dani Alves had his hands full of trophies on Sunday after leading his team to a 3-1 victory over Peru in the Copa America final and being named best player of the tournament, outperforming his peers despite his 36 year... More »
The Copa America Centenario trophy, to be awarded to the winning team of the 2016 Copa America, is presented by the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) in Bogota, Colombia, April 28, 2016. REUTERS/John Vizcaino The Copa America is likely to be exp... More »
Eight times champions Brazil were held 0-0 by Ecuador in the glamor game as the second day of the centenary Copa America tournament mustered up only one, albeit spectacular, goal from three matches on Saturday. Paolo Guerrero’s diving header helped put Peru in... More »
