COLOMBIA NEWS

Argentina goalkeeper Martínez under fire for hitting TV cameraman after loss to Colombia

A TV cameraman says Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez “slapped me” after Colombia’s 2-1 win in a World Cup qualifying match

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colombia edges Argentina 2-1, Brazil loses to Paraguay in South American World Cup qualifying

Two South American soccer powerhouses have lost in World Cup qualifying in the absence of their biggest stars, with Lionel Messi missing Argentina’s 2-1 loss to Colombia and Neymar...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Several Uruguay players suspended for Copa América brawl, including Darwin Nuñez

South American soccer body CONMEBOL has suspended several Uruguayan internationals, led by Darwin Núñez's five-game ban, due to incidents at...

AUGUST 28, 2024

Colombian soccer official Ramón Jesurún has charges from Copa América arrest dropped

Colombian soccer federation president Ramón Jesurún had charges of battering a security guard at the Copa América final dropped on Monday.

AUGUST 26, 2024

Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez to miss MLS All-Star Game

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi won’t play in the MLS All-Star Game while nursing an ankle injury sustained in the Copa América.

JULY 22, 2024

Injured, locked-out fans file first lawsuits over Copa América stampede

The first lawsuits have been filed in connection with last weekend's melees that broke out at the Copa America soccer final.

JULY 20, 2024

Lionel Messi gives update on injury following Copa América exit: 'I am fine'

Lionel Messi goes to instagram to write his appreciation for his teammates and his fans following Argentina's Copa America victory.

JULY 16, 2024

Police say they made 27 arrests, ejected 55 from stadium in chaos at Copa América final

The Miami-Dade Police Department said it made 27 arrests and 55 ejections following a host of crowd control issues Sunday at the Copa Améric...

JULY 15, 2024

Ramón Jesurún, head of Colombia's soccer federation, and son were among those detained at Copa America final, police say

Ramón Jesurún, head of Colombia's soccer federation, and son were among those detained at Copa America final, police say

JULY 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colombia's soccer federation president and son among 27 arrested in chaos at Copa America final

Police say Colombia’s soccer federation president and his son were among 27 people arrested during the crowd control issues that broke out at the Copa America final between Argenti...

JULY 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Argentina tops Colombia in extra time to win record-setting 16th Copa América

An extra time goal by Lautaro Martínez against Colombia was enough to break a scoreless tie and win the 2024 Copa América final for Argentin...

JULY 15, 2024

Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Messi gets hurt

Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi’s second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez’s 112th-minute goal

JULY 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Argentina vs. Colombia highlights: Argentina wins Copa América final 1-0 on 112th minute goal

JULY 15, 2024

Defending champion Argentina defeats Colombia 1-0 in Copa America final after Lionel Messi exits with apparent injury

Defending champion Argentina defeats Colombia 1-0 in Copa America final after Lionel Messi exits with apparent injury

JULY 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Chaos' at Copa América: Full timeline of fans storming Hard Rock stadium

JULY 15, 2024

Lionel Messi exits Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia with apparent leg injury

Lionel Messi exits Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia with apparent leg injury

JULY 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS