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      Neymar lashes out at Brazil fans supporting Argentina legend Lionel Messi in Copa America 2021 final

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      NEYMAR has blasted Brazilians who are throwing their weight behind Argentina ahead of the Copa America final. It is reported compatriots of the PSG and Brazil superstar – who are also Lionel Messi fans – will be cheering their nation’s fiercest rivals during their clash. 
      Lionel Messi and Neymar will go head-to-head in the Copa America finalCredit: Getty
      These include Brazilian sports TV journalist Fabiola Andrade.
      She explained in an Instagram post: “Before stoning me in a public square, let me explain: I love Brazil, Brazilian football…I have several Argentine friends. But I’m not going to root for Argentina in the Copa America final because of them, no. I cheer because I love #football and @leomessi This guy needs to win a title with his country’s shirt! For justice!”
      Brazil fans have struggled to get enthused by the tournament with a Covid pandemic raging and last-minute changes to the competition.
      Many would also like to see Messi finally lift an international trophy with Argentina.
      In an Instagram story Neymar, 29, wrote: “I am Brazilian with a lot of pride and love.
      “My dream was always to be in the Brazil national team and hear the fans singing.
      “I never attacked, nor will attack [Brazil] if they are competing for something, whether that is in sport, a modelling competition, the Oscars.
      “If it’s Brazil I am Brazil, and who is Brazilian and does it differently
      “It’s fine, I will respect it, but go to [hell]… those who are in opposition.”

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      The South American football titans will be going head-to-head for the regional championship crown in Brazil’s 78,000-seater Maracana stadium.
      A victory for Neymar and his team-mates in Rio would see their country claim their tenth Copa crown and a second successive trophy win in the contest. 
      Neymar was forced to miss the 2019 Copa America due to an ankle ligament injury he sustained during a 2-0 friendly win against Qatar in June that year. 
      The Paris Saint-Germain forward has scored twice and provided three assists in five games in this year’s competition. 
      Neymar is vying with Messi for the 2021 Copa America Golden BootCredit: Rex

      However, the Brazil ace’s former Barcelona team-mate Messi is currently the contest’s leading scorer with four goals. 
      The six-time Ballon d’Or winner is on course to claim the tournament’s Golden Boot.
      And Messi, who is yet to win a major international trophy with Argentina, is hoping to triumph in this year’s Copa America. 

      The Barcelona superstar was sent off in a third-place play-off against Chile in 2019 following an altercation with Gary Medel. 
      And the last Copa tournament win for his side was back in 1993 when he was six.
      Meanwhile, some of Brazil’s players have echoed Neymar in urging their fans to get behind their team ahead of the mouthwatering duel between the two nations on Saturday.  
      These include the PSG ace’s club and country team-mate Marquinhos. 
      Messi is hoping to win his first Copa America trophy with ArgentinaCredit: Reuters
      The centre-back, 27, said: “It is difficult [the situation] because we see so many Brazilians, so many people in the press who are against and simply do not support the Brazilian team, who have no pleasure and pride in seeing the team, in rooting for us.
      “The fans, the journalists, the Brazilian people, no matter how difficult the moment we are living, could send positive energy, good energy because the national team is a source of pride for the Brazilian fans.
      “From our part, we have tried to represent the team and the fans in the best possible way, giving everything on the pitch and that’s what we’ve been doing at the Copa America.”
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      Is this the best weekend of sport ever? England’s Euro 2020 final to cap off bonanza 48 hours of action for fans

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      ENGLAND’s first ever European Championship final on Sunday night will round off a quite remarkable weekend of sport.There’s so much happening across the globe this weekend and it’s got us wondering – is this the best weekend of sport ever?

      England will take on Italy in the Euro 2020 final on SundayCredit: Getty
      Wembley will be rocking on Sunday night when England try and win their first tournament in 55 yearsCredit: Getty

      From Lionel Messi taking on Neymar in the Copa America final when Brazil face Argentina to Conor McGregor’s latest UFC bout, here’s our guide to a stellar weekend of sport.
      EURO 2020 FINAL
      Sunday 11 July, 8pm
      Is football coming home? We’ll finally have the answer on Sunday night.
      The entire country will be watching Gareth Southgate’s men attempt to win the European Championship for the first time ever.
      It’s been 55 years since England were in a major final. Wembley will be rocking on Sunday against Italy.
      England vs Italy will cap off a bonanza sporting weekendCredit: Getty
      COPA AMERICA FINAL
      Sunday 11 July, 1am
      Brazil vs Argentina – one of the greatest international football rivalries out there.
      Lionel Messi, Neymar, the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.
      What a fitting final in the battle to be crowned South American kings.
      Brazil are in the Copa America final on home soil in Rio de JaneiroCredit: AFP
      Argentina will be their opponents in a massive international showdownCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      MCGREGOR VS POIRIER
      Sunday 11 July, 5am
      The eagerly-awaited trilogy is here.
      Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier will square off in the octagon for a third time at UFC 264 in Las Vegas.
      The Dublin superstar is looking to bounce back from his shock defeat against Poirier in Abu Dhabi in January.
      Is his UFC career at stake in this bout?
      Conor McGregor takes on Dustin Poirier for a third time this weekendCredit: Getty
      WIMBLEDON FINALS
      Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 July, 2pm
      SW19 will have full crowds on Centre Court this weekend for the men’s and women’s finals of The Championships.
      Wimbledon was scrapped last year because of Covid and the summer felt incomplete.
      After a year off, it’s back in it’s rightful place.
      Novak Djokovic is looking to defend the Wimbledon crown he won in 2019Credit: AFP

      ENGLAND VS PAKISTAN
      Saturday 10 July, 11am
      A full house at Lord’s for a one-day international with Ben Stokes captain.
      Does anyone remember the last ODI with a packed house at ‘The Home of Cricket’?
      For those that don’t – England got home by the barest of margins.
      England beat New Zealand on an unforgettable day at Lord’s in the 2019 Cricket World Cup finalCredit: Getty
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      Argentina1 Colombia 1 (3-2 on pens) RESULT: Martinez heroics send Messi and co to Copa America Final against Brazil

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      ARGENTINA have made it to the Copa America Final where they will face Brazil.The Albiceleste drew with Colombia during normal time following Lautaro Martinez’s opener and Luis Diaz’s equaliser.
      The semi-final went on penalties where Emiliano Martinez denied Davinson Sanchez, Yerry Mina and Edwin Cardona to send his country through to the final.
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      Lionel Messi will be hoping to win his first ever Copa America
      THAT’S ALL FROM BRASILIA!
      Argentina made it to the Copa America Final thanks to Emiliano Martinez’s heroics in an intense semi-final clash that ended with a penalty shoot-out.
      The two teams drew 1-1 during normal period at the Estadio Nacional de Brasilia thanks to Lautaro Martinez’s opener for the Albiceleste and Luis Diaz’s equaliser.
      Lionel Scaloni’s men opened the scoring after just seven minutes when Giovani Lo Celso’s wonderful through ball found Lionel Messi in the area and the captain passed back to Lautaro who beat David Ospina with a fine finish.
      Colombia then missed three major chances to equalise, first with Juan Cuadrado who was played in the area thanks to Diaz and was denied by Martinez from close distance just a minute after the Argentines’ opener.
      Then Wilmar Barrios fired a powerful shot from the edge of the box that caught a deflection off Lo Celso before hitting the left-hand post.
      A minute later Yerry Mina got a header from a corner-kick and forced a spectacular save from the Aston Villa goalkeeper, who lunged towards his top left corner.
      Argentina then came close to doubling their lead when Nicolas Gonzalez picked up a header from Messi’s corner-kick but was denied by Ospina from close range.
      Colombia finally got their equaliser on 61 minutes when Edwin Cardona played Diaz down the left flank and the Porto star completely outran Gonzalo Montiel to beat Martinez from a tight angle.
      Argentina then missed an incredible opportunity to regain the lead when Daniel Munoz lost the ball in midfield and Ospina foolishly came off his area after 74 minutes.
      Angel Di Maria dribbled past the Colombia goalkeeper and passed to Lautaro whose shot was blocked on the goal line by Barrios.
      Then Messi hit Ospina’s right-hand post after a beautiful through ball by Di Maria in the 80th minute.
      The penalty shoot-out was as dramatic as the rest of the match with Rodrigo De Paul missing for Argentina following a dreadful shot that went over the crossbar.
      But Albiceleste goalkeeper Martinez ended up being the hero as he denied Davinson Sanchez and Mina as well as Cardona’s critical spot kick.
      Messi, Leandro Paredes and Lautaro were all on target whereas Cuadrado and Miguel Borja were the only ones who scored for Colombia.
      That led to a 3-2 win for Argentina on penalties and now Scaloni’s men are set to face bitter rivals Brazil on Saturday at the Maracana Stadium.
      Colombia, on the other hand, will take on Peru in the third-place play-off the night before.
      Thank you for following the action with us, have a lovely night!
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      STATS
      Colombia dominated 51 per cent of possession in the exciting Copa America semi-final against Argentina.
      The Tricolor registered a total of 14 shots, but only four of them were on target.
      The Albiceleste, on the other hand, produced 13 shots, four of which were on target.
      This was a very intense match that saw Argentina committing 20 fouls and Colombia counting another 27.
      The referee showed a total of 10 yellow cards, six of which went to Reinaldo Rueda’s men
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      FT: ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA (3-2 ON PENALTIES)
      Argentina made it to the Copa America Final after beating Colombia on penalties at the Estadio Nacional de Brasilia.
      The Albiceleste opened the scoring after just seven minutes when Giovani Lo Celso’s wonderful through ball found Messi in the area and the captain passed back to Lautaro Martinez who beat David Ospina with a fine finish.
      Colombia then missed three major chances to equalise, first with Juan Cuadrado who was played in the area thanks to Luis Diaz and was denied by Emiliano Martinez from close distance just a minute after Lautaro’s opener.
      Then Wilmar Barrios fired a powerful shot from the edge of the box that caught a deflection off Lo Celso before hitting Martinez’s left-hand post.
      A minute later Yerry Mina got a header from a corner-kick and forced a spectacular save from the Argentina goalkeeper, who lunged towards his top left corner.
      Argentina then came close to doubling their lead when Nicolas Gonzalez picked up a header from Lionel Messi’s corner-kick but was denied by Ospina from close range.
      Colombia finally got their equaliser on 61 minutes when Edwin Cardona played Diaz down the left flank and the Porto star completely outran Gonzalo Montiel to beat Martinez from a tight angle.
      Argentina then missed an incredible opportunity to regain the lead when Daniel Munoz lost the ball in midfield and Ospina came off his area after 74 minutes.
      Angel Di Maria dribbled past the Colombia goalkeeper and passed to Lautaro whose shot was blocked on the goal line by Barrios.
      The Messi hit Ospina’s right-hand post after a beautiful through ball by Di Maria in the 80th minute.
      The penalty shoot-out was as dramatic with Rodrigo De Paul missing for Argentina.
      But Albiceleste goalkeeper Martinez ended up being the hero as he denied Davinson Sanchez and Yerry Mina as well as Cardona’s critical spot kick
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      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      MARTINEZ SAVES CARDONA’S PENALTY!
      ARGENTINA HAVE MADE IT TO THE COPA AMERICA FINAL!
      ARGENTINA 2-3 COLOMBIA
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      Lautaro scores a brilliant penalty kick to give Argentina the lead again!
      Colombia NEED to score this!
      ARGENTINA 2-3 COLOMBIA
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      Borja scores from the spot, this time Martinez’s mind games don’t work
      ARGENTINA 2-2 COLOMBIA
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      Paredes scores for Argentina with a fine take that sends Ospina on the opposite corner!
      ARGENTINA 2-1 COLOMBIA
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      Martinez SAVES Mina’s penalty after some mind games that have paid off!
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      De Paul MISSES! Sends the ball over the crossbar with a horrible shot!
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      Martinez SAVES Sanchez’s shot!
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      And it’s good by Messi! Sends the ball to Ospina’s top left corner!
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      It is now time for Messi to battle Ospina!
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      Cuadrado scores Colombia’s first penalty by sending the ball to Martinez’s bottom right corner
      ARGENTINA 0-1 COLOMBIA
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      Argentina and Colombia are going on penalties after a highly entertaining game at the Estadio Nacional de Brasilia.
      The Albiceleste opened the scoring after just seven minutes when Giovani Lo Celso’s wonderful through ball found Messi in the area and the captain passed back to Lautaro Martinez who beat David Ospina with a fine finish.
      Colombia then missed three major chances to equalise, first with Juan Cuadrado who was played in the area thanks to Luis Diaz and was denied by Emiliano Martinez from close distance just a minute after Lautaro’s opener.
      Then Wilmar Barrios fired a powerful shot from the edge of the box that caught a deflection off Lo Celso before hitting Martinez’s left-hand post.
      A minute later Yerry Mina got a header from a corner-kick and forced a spectacular save from the Argentina goalkeeper, who lunged towards his top left corner.
      Argentina then came close to doubling their lead when Nicolas Gonzalez picked up a header from Lionel Messi’s corner-kick but was denied by Ospina from close range.
      Colombia finally got their equaliser on 61 minutes when Edwin Cardona played Diaz down the left flank and the Porto star completely outran Gonzalo Montiel to beat Martinez from a tight angle.
      Argentina then missed an incredible opportunity to regain the lead when Daniel Munoz lost the ball in midfield and Ospina came off his area after 74 minutes.
      Angel Di Maria dribbled past the Colombia goalkeeper and passed to Lautaro whose shot was blocked on the goal line by Barrios.
      The Messi hit Ospina’s right-hand post after a beautiful through ball by Di Maria in the 80th minute
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      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
      AND THAT’S FULL-TIME, WE’RE GOING ON PENALTIES!!!!!!
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      90+2 Two more minutes to go!
      Argentina are pushing for a late winner whereas Colombia are trying to hold on and hit on the counter-attack
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      90+1 YELLOW CARD
      Argentina ace Pezzella gets booked for an intentional foul on Diaz, who was on the counter-attack after Messi’s free-kick
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      90 It’s no good, Messi sends the ball straight to the wall.
      Four more minutes of stoppage time to go
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      88 Messi puts together a spectacular run down the attacking third and dribbles past two Colombia defenders.
      But Barrios brings him down and Argentina have another set-piece from a promising position
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      87 YELLOW CARD
      And Argentina ace Rodriguez gets booked just a minute later for a dangerous tackle on Borja
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      86 YELLOW CARD
      Colombia ace Cardona gets booked for a rough foul on Paredes
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      85 Argentina don’t seem to want to go to penalties…
      They are playing the ball very quickly and are desperately trying to find Messi
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      83 Time is slowly running out in Brasilia…
      Reminding you all that if no one scores a winner then we are going straight to penalties
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      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      80 WHAT A CHANCE!
      So close for Argentina!
      Di Maria, who has been brilliant ever since his introduction, finds Messi inside the ball with a spectacular through ball and his left-footed shot rattles Ospina’s right-hand post!
      ARGENTINA 1-1 COLOMBIA
      78 Here’s how Colombia equalised in the second half.
      Incredible finish by Diaz from a tight angle but Argentina keeper Martinez should have done better there..

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      Brazil 1 Peru 0 RESULT: Neymar’s brilliant assist for Lucas Paqueta’s winner leads Selecao to Copa America Final

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      BRAZIL made it to the Copa America Final after beating Peru at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.The Selecao advanced thanks to Lucas Paqueta’s winner, which wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for Neymar’s incredible assist.
      Relive all the exciting action below:
      THAT’S ALL FROM RIO!
      A brilliant assist by Neymar led Brazil to their second consecutive Copa America Final after a 1-0 victory over Peru at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
      The Paris Saint-Germain superstar dribbled past three defenders down the left before setting up Lucas Paqueta, who scored the winner for the second time in a row after his heroics against Paraguay in the quarter-finals.
      Tite’s men dominated in the first half as they missed some unbelievable chances to score more goals.
      It all started just after eight minutes when Paqueta delivered a beautiful through ball and found Richarlison inside the penalty area.
      The Everton star dribbled past Pedro Gallese but found himself at a tight angle and thus passed the ball back to Neymar, who shot it wide.
      Gallese enjoyed a brilliant first half that saw him making an unbelievable triple save on 19 minutes.
      The Blanquirroja captain denied a long-range shot by Casemiro as well as two efforts from Neymar as well as Richarlison from close distance.
      But the Orlando City shot-stopper couldn’t maintain a clean sheet as Neymar dribbled past Alexander Callens, Christian Ramos AND Aldo Corzo before setting up Paqueta in the penalty area just 10 minutes before half-time.
      Peru came back stronger in the second half when manager Ricardo Gareca introduced Raziel Garcia and Marcos Lopez.
      Gianluca Lapadula recorded the Blanquirroja’s first shot on target with a powerful left-footed effort that forced a difficult save from Ederson after 50 minutes.
      Peru’s biggest chance, though, occurred on 82 minutes when Callens got a header from a free-kick and almost hit Ederson’s bottom left corner.
      Brazil are now set to compete in the final this Sunday at the historic Maracana Stadium against the winner of the other semi-final encounter between Argentina and Colombia.
      The two nations face off in the early hours of Wednesday and the loser will take on Peru in the third-place play-off on Saturday.
      Thank you for following the action with us, have a lovely night!
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      Brazil dominated 56 per cent of possession throughout the semi-final encounter.
      The Selecao recorded a total of 15 shots, with a whopping eight of them being on target.
      Peru registered seven shots, but only two of them were on target and they all occurred during the second half.
      Brazil will compete in the final on Sunday and will face the winner of the other semi-final between Argentina and Colombia – Peru will face the loser of that encounter in the third-place play-off
      FT: BRAZIL 1-0 PERU
      Brazil made it to the Copa America Final for the second time in a row after beating Peru at the Olympic Stadium in Rio.
      The Selecao made it through thanks to Lucas Paqueta’s winner after 35 minutes.
      Tite’s men broke the deadlock when Neymar dribbled past three Peru defenders – Alexander Callens, Christian Ramos AND Aldo Corzo – before passing back to Paqueta, who found the back of the net with a fine finish.
      Brazil dominated in the first half as they missed some unbelievable chances to score more goals.
      Paqueta delivered a beautiful through ball and found Richarlison inside the penalty area on eight minutes
      The Everton star dribbled past a brilliant Pedro Gallese but found himself at a tight angle and thus passed the ball back to Neymar, who shot it wide.
      Then Gallese made a triple save to deny a long-range shot from Casemiro as well as two efforts from Neymar as well as Richarlison from close distance after 19 minutes.
      Peru came back stronger in the second half when manager Ricardo Gareca introduced Raziel Garcia and Marcos Lopez.
      Gianluca Lapadula recorded the Blanquirroja’s first shot on target with a powerful left-footed effort that forced a difficult save from Ederson after 50 minutes.
      Peru’s biggest chance, though, occurred after 82 minutes when Alexander Callens got a header from a free-kick and almost hit Ederson’s bottom left corner
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      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
      THAT’S FULL-TIME IN RIO!!!!!!
      BRAZIL 1-0 PERU
      90+3 Peru’s attack comes to an end after the referee claims Lapadula elbows Militao.
      Very soft decision as the Brazilian seem to be slightly overreacting…
      BRAZIL 1-0 PERU
      90+2 SUBSTITUTION
      Brazil manager Tite seems to be making a necessary change as Paqueta is hurting.
      The midfielder is replaced by Luiz
      BRAZIL 1-0 PERU
      90 Five more minutes of added time to go until full-time.
      Paqueta is still on the ground after the rough tackle by Lopez
      BRAZIL 1-0 PERU
      90 YELLOW CARD
      Peru ace Lopez gets booked for a dangerous tackle on Paqueta, who’s probably trying to save as much time as possible on the ground
      BRAZIL 1-0 PERU
      89 SUBSTITUTION
      Peru manager Careva makes one more change as Tavara replaces Tapia
      BRAZIL 1-0 PERU
      88 YELLOW CARD
      Vinicius becomes the first Brazilian player to be booked for a late challenge on Lora
      BRAZIL 1-0 PERU
      88 Brazil are dominating possession and tempo in the last few minutes of the match.
      Neymar has been stunning as he gets a lot of the ball and earns plenty of free-kicks.
      Peru are struggling to create any attacks
      BRAZIL 1-0 PERU
      85 SUBSTITUTION
      Brazil manager Tite makes a triple change for the last five minutes of the match.
      Vinicius comes on for Richarlison, Fabinho replaces Fred and Militao takes Lodi’s place
      BRAZIL 1-0 PERU
      82 WHAT A CHANCE!
      Peru come extremely close to an equaliser, Brazil are quite lucky!
      A free-kick is whipped in from the left and Callens gets a header after a poor exit by Ederson but the ball just misses the Manchester City star’s bottom left corner
      BRAZIL 1-0 PERU
      81 SUBSTITUTION
      Another change for Peru as Ormeno replaces Cueva for the last few minutes
      BRAZIL 1-0 PERU
      80 Brazil star Neymar hasn’t been able to give his team that extra edge so far in the second half.
      But it is thanks to the PSG superstar that the Selecao are ahead
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      BRAZIL 1-0 PERU
      78 As time goes by Brazil’s lead is becoming increasingly fragile.
      The Selecao need to remain concentrated as literally anything can happen on the lottery we call a penalty shoot-out
      BRAZIL 1-0 PERU
      75 SUBSTITUTION
      Peru manager Gareca makes another switch as Lora replaces Corzo
      BRAZIL 1-0 PERU
      75 Just a quick reminder, if Peru equalise then the game will go straight to penalties.
      Only the final gets extra-time if the two teams are tied after full-time
      BRAZIL 1-0 PERU
      73 Brazil are still quite comfortable on the pitch but Peru have drastically improved in the second half.
      The Selecao are still the favourites to go through, but it could easily be taken away from them if they’re not careful
      BRAZIL 1-0 PERU
      71 PENALTY SHOUT
      Brazil star Richarlison gets a lovely ball by Neymar and goes down inside the area following a push by Gorzo.
      However, the referee waives play on and VAR aren’t intervening
      BRAZIL 1-0 PERU
      70 SUBSTITUTION
      Brazil manager Tite makes his first change as Ribeiro replaces Everton.
      An Everton comes in for another Everton, and none of them play for the Toffees
      BRAZIL 1-0 PERU
      70 Peru ace Santamaria gets lucky there as he avoids a blatant yellow card.
      The defender takes down Neymar with a late challenge and doesn’t get booked even though the referee halts the game…
      BRAZIL 1-0 PERU
      67 Check out some of the best highlights of the first half.
      That includes Neymar’s brilliant assist, Paqueta’s opener and Gallese’s triple save:

      BRAZIL 1-0 PERU
      65 CHANCE
      Brazil show their presence with a shot from Neymar inside the area that goes wide!
      BRAZIL 1-0 PERU
      64 Richarlison goes down inside Peru’s area following achallenge with Tapia.
      But the referee has none of it!
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      Brazil vs Peru FREE: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for massive Copa America semi-final

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      BRAZIL are just one game away from the Copa America final but must first take on Peru. Neymar and co. have been brilliant all tournament and beat Chile 1-0 in the quarter-finals to book their spot in the semis.
      Neymar will be hoping to win his first Copa America after missing the 2019 win with injuryCredit: EPA
      Peru beat Paraguay on penalties in their quarter-final clash after the game finished 3-3 in normal time.
      What time does Brazil vs Peru kick-off?

      Brazil’s clash with Peru will get underway midnight UK time on Tuesday morning, July 6.
      The game will take place at Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro.
      There will be a limited capacity crowd in attendance because of coronavirus restrictions.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Brazil vs Peru will be shown live on the BBC iPlayer.
      Coverage of the clash will begin just before kick-off.
      You can download the BBC iPlayer app onto your mobile, tablet device or Smart TV.

      Can I watch for FREE?

      Yes, the game will be shown live on BBC iPlayer, which you can watch so long as you have a TV licence.

      Team news
      Gabriel Jesus will be absent for the clash after being sent off in Brazil’s 1-0 win over Chile in the quarters.
      Paqueta, who opened the scoring in that game, could start, while Fred and Casemiro are likely to line up in midfield for Brazil.
      Ederson and Alisson have been competing for the No 1 spot, but the Man City keeper is likely to retain his place.
      Andre Carillo was sent off for Peru against Paraguay and is suspended for the game.
      Odds

      Brazil in 90 mins – 2/9
      Draw – 5/1
      Peru in 90 mins – 16/1
      Brazil to qualify – 1/10
      Peru to qualify – 11/2

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      Argentina 3 Ecuador 0: Watch Lionel Messi extend free-kick record over Cristiano Ronaldo in stunning Copa America show

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      LIONEL MESSI led Argentina to the Copa America semi-finals thanks to another masterful performance against Ecuador – and extended his free-kick goalscoring record over Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi had already set up the other two when he scored a stunner in stoppage time to bring the Albiceleste just one step away from the final.
      Lionel Messi put on another magical performance to send Argentina into the Copa America semi-finalsCredit: Getty
      He wrapped up the 3-0 win with his 58th career free-kick goal into the top cornerCredit: AP

      Lionel Scaloni’s men dominated throughout the encounter at the Estadio Olimpico Pedro Ludovico Stadium, especially in the first half where they created a raft of goalscoring opportunities.
      The Argentines came close to opening the scoring on 14 minutes when Lautaro Martinez got the ball inside the box and flicked it over Hernan Galindez before producing a volley that was blocked by Robert Arboleda.
      Then captain Messi picked up a horrendous loose ball by El Tri’s defence and failed to beat Galindez when his one-on-one effort bounced back off the left-hand post after 23 minutes.
      But Argentina finally got the goal five minutes before half-time when Galindez clashed with Nicolas Gonzalez on the edge of the box and that allowed Messi to set Rodrigo de Paul up in front of an open goal.
      Gonzalez then failed to beat the Ecuador goalkeeper twice from close range, first with a header and then with a shot that forced a couple of incredible saves, after 45 minutes.
      Gustavo Alfaro’s men had a couple of chances to get on the score sheet as well.
      First with Enner Valencia and Angel Mena who failed to get a touch in front of the open goal following a crisp cross from the left in the 38th minute.
      Then ex-West Ham striker Valencia failed to equalise when Mena crossed him the ball from the right flank as his poor header went out for a goal kick.
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      Argentina sealed their safe passage in the second half when Piero Hincapie lost the ball at the back before Messi set Martinez up in front of Galindez and the Inter Milan star made no mistake on 84 minutes.
      The Albiceleste thought they would then score from the penalty spot when the referee believed Hincapie brought Angel Di Maria down inside the box.
      However, VAR showed that the challenge took place at the edge of the area and thus the defender was sent off before the official awarded Argentina a free-kick.

      That is when unemployed Messi fired his brilliant curling shot into the top corner in the third minute of stoppage time to seal another triumph for Scaloni’s side and 76th international goal in a record 149 caps.
      It was his 58th career direct free-kick – his previous one coming earlier in the Copa America – taking him two clear of rival Ronaldo and placing him just four short of hero Diego Maradona.
      But that tally, which includes 50 for Barcelona and eight for his national team, leaves Messi 19 short of Brazilian Juninho’s all-time record of 77.
      Argentina are now set to face Colombia in the semi-finals next week after Reinaldo Rueda’s men eliminated Uruguay on penalties.
      Rodrigo de Paul thanked Messi for setting up his opening goal during the first halfCredit: Getty
      Lautaro Martinez ensured the win was secure with his finish in the 84th minuteCredit: Reuters
      Argentina take on Colombia on Tuesday night for a place in the finalCredit: Reuters
      Enner Valencia could not find a way past Emi MartinezCredit: AP

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      Argentina 3 Ecuador 0 RESULT: Lionel Messi masterclass sends Albiceleste through to Copa America semi-finals

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      ARGENTINA are through to the Copa America semi-finals after beating Ecuador 3-0 at the the Estadio Olimpico Pedro Ludovico.Albiceleste captain Lionel Messi led the charge as he created Rodrigo de Paul and Lautaro Martinez’s goals before scoring a screamer of his own.
      Lionel Scaloni’s men are not set to face Colombia in the final four next week.
      THAT’S ALL FROM GOIANIA!
      Lionel Messi led Argentina to the Copa America semi-finals thanks to another masterful performance against Ecuador at the Estadio Olimpico Pedro Ludovico.
      Messi created two goals and scored a stunner at stoppage time to bring the Albiceleste just one step away from the esteemed South American competition’s final.
      Lionel Scaloni’s men dominated throughout the encounter, especially in the first half where they created a raft of goalscoring opportunities.
      The Argentines came close to opening the scoring on 14 minutes when Lautaro Martinez got the ball inside the box and flicked it over Hernan Galindez before producing a volley that was blocked by Robert Arboleda.
      Then Messi picked up a horrendous loose ball by El Tri’s defence and failed to beat Galindez one on one as his effort rattled the left-hand post after 23 minutes.
      But Argentina finally got the goal five minutes before half-time when Galindez clashed with Nicolas Gonzalez on the edge of the box and that allowed Messi to set Rodrigo de Paul up in front of open goal.
      Gonzalez then failed to beat the Ecuador goalkeeper twice from close range, first with a header and then with a shot that forced a couple of incredible saves, after 45 minutes.
      Gustavo Alfaro’s men had a couple of chances to get on the score sheet as well.
      First with Enner Valencia and Angel Mena who failed to get a touch in front of open goal following a crisp cross from the left in the 38th minute.
      Then Valencia failed to equalise when Mena crossed him the ball from the right flank as his poor header went out for a goal kick.
      Argentina sealed qualification in the second half when Piero Hincapie lost the ball at the back before Messi set Martinez up in front of Galindez and the Inter Milan star didn’t miss on 84 minutes.
      The Albiceleste thought they would then score from the penalty spot when the referee believed Hincapie brought Angel Di Maria down inside the box.
      However, VAR showed that the challenge took place at the edge of the area and thus the defender was sent off before the official awarded Argentina a free-kick.
      That is when Messi fired a stunning curling shot and sent the ball to Galindez’s top left corner in the third minute of stoppage time to seal another triumph for Scaloni’s side.
      Argentina are now set to face Colombia in the semi-finals next week after Reinaldo Rueda’s men eliminated Uruguay on penalties.
      That’s all from us here in Goiania, have a lovely rest of the night!
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      STATS
      Argentina dominated 54 per cent of possession throughout the quarter-final clash.
      The Albiceleste recorded a total of 21 shots, eight of which were on target.
      Ecuador, on the other hand, registered 10 shots but only two of them were on target.
      Both teams showed some impressive passing skills as they notched an accuracy rate of 80 per cent
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      FT: ARGENTINA 3-0 ECUADOR
      Argentina qualified to the Copa America semi-finals after a Lionel Messi masterclass against Ecuador at the Estadio Olimpico Pedro Ludovico.
      Messi created two goals and scored a stunner at stoppage time to bring the Albiceleste just one step away from the esteemed South American competition’s final.
      It all started during an eventful first half that included a raft of missed chances.
      The Argentines came close to opening the scoring on 14 minutes when Lautaro Martinez got the ball inside the box and flicked it over Hernan Galindez before producing a volley that was blocked by Robert Arboleda.
      Then Messi picked up a horrendous loose ball by El Tri’s defence and failed to beat Galindez one on one as his effort hit the left-hand post after 23 minutes.
      But Argentina finally got the goal five minutes before half-time when Galindez fouled Nicolas Gonzalez on the edge of the box and that allowed Messi to set Rodrigo de Paul up in front of open goal.
      Gonzalez then failed to beat the Ecuador goalkeeper twice from close range, first with a header and then with a shot that forced a couple of incredible saves, after 45 minutes.
      Gustavo Alfaro’s men had a couple of chances to get on the score sheet following an impressive display in the first half.
      First with Enner Valencia and Angel Mena who failed to get a touch in front of open goal following a crisp cross from the left in the 38th minute.
      Then Valencia failed to equalise when Mena crossed him the ball from the right flank as his poor header went out for a goal kick.
      Argentina sealed qualification in the second half when Piero Hincapie lost the ball at the back and Messi set Lautaro up in front of Galindez and the Inter Milan star didn’t miss.
      The Albiceleste thought they would then score from the penalty spot when the referee claimed Hincapie brought Angle Di Maria inside the box.
      However, VAR showed that the challenge took place at the edge of the area and thus the defender was sent off.
      That is when Messi fired a stunning free-kick and sent the ball to Galindez’s top left corner in the third minute of stoppage time
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      PEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
      AND THAT’S FULL-TIME IN GOIANIA!!!!!!
      ARGENTINA 3-0 ECUADOR
      90+4 SUBSTITUTION
      Argentina manager Scaloni introduces Aguero, who replaces Lautaro
      ARGENTINA 3-0 ECUADOR
      90+3 So what if Argentina don’t get a penalty? Messi doesn’t need it.
      The Barcelona legend fires a free-kick and sends the ball to Galindez’s top left corner.
      Incredible finish!

      GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLL!
      ARGENTINA MAKE IT THREE WITH MESSI!!!!!!!!!!
      ARGENTINA 2-0 ECUADOR
      90+2 RED CARD
      Ecuador ace Hincapie gets sent off as Di Maria was in position to score before being fouled outside the box.
      However, the Albiceleste no longer have a penalty
      ARGENTINA 2-0 ECUADOR
      90 Referee Sampaio is going to check the incident in the VAR monitor.
      Hincapie did foul Di Maria but it happened on the edge of the box, not inside
      ARGENTINA 2-0 ECUADOR
      88 PENALTY FOR ARGENTINA!
      Hincapie brings Di Maria down and gets booked with a yellow card.
      However, it seems like the foul has been committed outside the box.
      ARGENTINA 2-0 ECUADOR
      87 Ecuador have been stunned by that late goal by Lautaro.
      Argentina are now focused on the clean sheet
      ARGENTINA 2-0 ECUADOR
      84 Argentina are through to the Copa America semi-finals where they will face Colombia.
      It’s safe to say this after Hincapie loses the ball at the back and Messi sets Lautaro up in front of Galindez and the Inter Milan star doesn’t miss

      GOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL!
      ARGENTINA SEAL QUALIFICATION WITH LAUTARO!!!!!!
      ARGENTINA 1-0 ECUADOR
      83 SUBSTITUTION
      Ecuador manager Alfaro plays one last card as Campana replaces Preciado
      ARGENTINA 1-0 ECUADOR
      83 SUBSTITUTION
      Argentina manager Scaloni makes a late change as Tagliafico replaces Gonzalez
      ARGENTINA 1-0 ECUADOR
      82 Reminding you all that if Ecuador equalise then the game will go straight to penalties.
      There is no extra-time in the Copa America before the final
      ARGENTINA 1-0 ECUADOR
      80 CHANCE!
      Ecuador star Plata breaks inside the box from the right and tries a shot from a tight angle that Martinez saves
      ARGENTINA 1-0 ECUADOR
      79 CHANCE
      Gonzalez tries another long-range shot but completely misses the target
      ARGENTINA 1-0 ECUADOR
      77 Argentina are quite comfortable on the pitch despite Ecuador’s recent chances.
      But Scaloni’s men are still looking for that goal that would seal qualification to the semi-finals
      ARGENTINA 1-0 ECUADOR
      74 CHANCE
      Argentina star Messi tries a long-range curling shot but doesn’t worry Galindez
      ARGENTINA 1-0 ECUADOR
      73 Ecuador have picked up the pace and are quite dangerous with Mena and Valencia.
      But El Tri are still missing that clinical edge
      ARGENTINA 1-0 ECUADOR
      71 SUBSTITUTION
      Argentina manager Scaloni responds with a double change as Di Maria and Rodriguez replace Lo Celso and Paredes respectively
      ARGENTINA 1-0 ECUADOR
      71 SUBSTITUTION
      Ecuador manager Alfaro shakes things up again as Moises Caicedo replaces Franco
      ARGENTINA 1-0 ECUADOR
      70 CHANCE
      Ecuador ace Mena delivers a corner-kick from the right side and finds Valencia, whose header misses the target once more
      ARGENTINA 1-0 ECUADOR
      68 Valencia falls on the pitch inside Argentina’s area.
      Not sure what happened there, but it probably isn’t anything serious
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      Uruguay 0-0 (2-4 pens) Colombia LIVE RESULT: Gimenez and Vina MISS as Colombians qualify – Copa America latest reaction

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      URUGUAY and Colombia have gone all the way to penalties and it’s the Colombians who have progressed.David Ospina laid the ghosts of previous shootouts against England and Chile to rest as he saved from Jose Maria Gimenez and Matias Vina.
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      THAT’S ALL FROM BRASILIA!
      Colombia made it through to the Copa America semi-finals after beating Uruguay in a penalty shoot-out at the Estadio Nacional de Brasilia.
      Napoli star, and former Arsenal goalkeeper, David Ospina proved to be the hero of the night as he saved two penalties to help his country make the final four for the first time since 2016.
      The two sides endured a goalless and quite hapless encounter that saw both Ospina and Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera enjoying a relatively uneventful evening.
      Federico Valverde almost set Edinson Cavani up in front of open goal with a through ball from the right wing on 42 minutes but Yerry Mina got his foot on the way right in the nick of time.
      Colombia then came close three minutes later as Duvan Zapata’s shot from a tight angle was saved by Muslera and Luis Muriel’s shot went widesoon after.
      The second half was more interesting as Nahitan Nandez fired a curling effort from the right flank that forced an intense right-hand save from Ospina, who was caught off guard in the 50th minute.
      Colombia then picked up the pace and came inches away from an opener after 73 minutes when Santos Borre delivered a crisp cross from the right flank and found Zapata whose header was denied by Muslera’s right leg.
      However, none of the two sides were able to break the deadlock and so the game went straight to a penalty shoot-out.
      Zapata, Davinson Sanchez, Mina and Miguel Borja all hit the back of the net with Muslera unable to make a single save.
      Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez were on target for Uruguay but Ospina denied Jose Gimenez and Matias Vina’s spot-kicks and led his country to the semi-finals
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      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      Ospina saves it!
      And that’s it! Colombia are in the Copa America semi-finals!!!
      URUGUAY 2-4 COLOMBIA
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      Vina now faces off with Ospina!
      URUGUAY 2-4 COLOMBIA
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      Borja beasts Muslera and maintains Colombia’s advantage!
      URUGUAY 2-4 COLOMBIA
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      And Uruguay are back in this! Brilliant penalty kick by Suarez!
      URUGUAY 2-3 COLOMBIA
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      Suarez will now take Ospina on!
      URUGUAY 1-3 COLOMBIA
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      And it’s in! Muslera gets a touch of the ball but can’t keep it out!
      URUGUAY 1-3 COLOMBIA
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      Mina will now get the chance to capitalise for Colombia!
      URUGUAY 1-2 COLOMBIA
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      Ospina saves Gimenez’s penalty down his bottom right corner!
      URUGUAY 1-2 COLOMBIA
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      And it’s good! Sanchez beats Muslers with a fine effort!
      URUGUAY 1-2 COLOMBIA
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      Sanchez will take the next penalty kick for Colombia
      URUGUAY 1-1 COLOMBIA
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      And it’s in! Cavani sends the ball down Ospina’s bottom left corner.
      The Colombia goalkeeper lunged on the correct side
      URUGUAY 1-1 COLOMBIA
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      Now it’s time for Uruguay acre Cavani to face off against Ospina
      URUGUAY 0-1 COLOMBIA
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      And it’s good! Zapata sends the ball to the back of the net for the first time tonight!
      URUGUAY 0-1 COLOMBIA
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      Colombia will go first as Zapata faces Muslera!
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
      TIME FOR PENALTIES!!!!!!
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      90 Four more minutes of stoppage time to go.
      Thankfully there is no extra-time…
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      89 Ouch!
      Diaz, Bentancur and Muslera are triying to get to the ball first.
      Bentancur appears to nudge Diaz onto his own goalkeeper and the two players clash.
      The physios enter the pitch to check on the Uruguayan goalkeeper who is thankfully well
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      88 CHANCE
      Uruguay ace Vina tries a shot from the edge of the box that deflects on a Colombia shirt but that doesn’t worry Ospina much
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      87 SUBSTITUTION
      Colombia manager Rueda introduces Borja, who takes Borre’s place for the final few minutes of the game
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      86 CHANCE
      Colombia ace Chara delivers a through ball to Diaz, who tries an extremely weak curling shot that Muslera has no problem picking up
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      85 Still not much from either side.
      This has penalties written all over it…
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      82 It looks like both managers can see this game going on penalties.
      That is why they have only made three changes between them, two of which were Uruguay’s
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      80 SUBSTITUTION
      Uruguay manager Tabarez makes another change as Caceres replaces Valverde
      URUGUAY 0-0 COLOMBIA
      79 WHAT A CHANCE!
      Colombia come close once more as Chara tries a cross from the right flank that goes straight to Zapata.
      But Gimenez just manages to clear before the Colombian could create a lethal goalscoring opportunity
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