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Brazil held to 0-0 draw by Costa Rica in a stunner to open Copa America group play

Jun. 24, 2024 23:29 PM EDT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Brazil was held to a 0-0 draw by Costa Rica on Monday night, with the international powerhouse inauspiciously failing to break through offensively in its Copa America opener. Although Brazil controlled play and outshot Costa Rica 18-2, the Seleção was...

Colombia beats Paraguay 2-1 in Copa America opener, extends winning streak to 9

Jun. 24, 2024 21:44 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — Daniel Muñoz scored in the 32nd minute and Jefferson Lerma in the 42nd as Colombia opened the Copa America with a 2-1 victory over Paraguay on Monday night that extended its winning streak to nine. Colombia, which had 66% possession, is unbeaten in 24 games since a...

Palestinian soccer renews call for sanctions against Israel at FIFA congress amid Hamas conflict

Apr. 18, 2024 09:28 AM EDT

GENEVA (AP) — Calls for action against Israel in international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas will be stepped up by Palestinian officials at the annual FIFA congress next month. The Palestine Football Association proposal to 211 member federations in Thailand calls for...