Copa america news 2019

Here are some news updates from the 2019 Copa America:

Group Stage

• The tournament kicked off on June 14, 2019, with host nation Brazil defeating Bolivia 3-0 in the opening match.
• Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, drew 1-1 with Colombia in their opening match.
• Uruguay, led by Luis Suarez, defeated Ecuador 4-0 in their opening match.
• Chile, the defending champions, drew 0-0 with Japan in their opening match.

Knockout Stage

• In the Round of 16, Brazil defeated Peru 3-1, while Argentina defeated Venezuela 2-0.
• Uruguay defeated Chile 1-0, while Colombia defeated Ecuador 1-0.
• In the quarterfinals, Brazil defeated Argentina 2-0, while Uruguay defeated Peru 4-0.
• Colombia defeated Chile 4-3 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0 after extra time.

Semifinals

• Brazil defeated Argentina 2-0 in the semifinals, advancing to the final for the first time since 2007.
• Peru defeated Chile 3-0 in the other semifinal, advancing to the final for the first time since 1975.

Final

• Brazil defeated Peru 3-1 in the final, winning their ninth Copa America title.
• The match was played on July 7, 2019, at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Awards

• Lionel Messi was named the Golden Ball winner as the best player of the tournament.
• Alisson Becker, the Brazilian goalkeeper, was named the Golden Glove winner as the best goalkeeper of the tournament.
• Paolo Guerrero, the Peruvian striker, was named the Golden Boot winner as the top scorer of the tournament with 5 goals.

Controversies

• The tournament was marred by controversy, including allegations of corruption and match-fixing.
• The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) was accused of bribing referees to influence the outcome of matches.
• The Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) was also accused of corruption, with allegations that they had bribed referees to influence the outcome of matches.

Attendance

• The tournament saw an average attendance of around 40,000 fans per match.
• The final match between Brazil and Peru saw an attendance of around 60,000 fans at the Maracana Stadium.