15.07.07 - Brazil 3-0 Argentina - - 5:00pm E US - 10:00PM UK - BBC
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Copa America 2007 Schedule, Results, TV, Webcast, and More.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Copa America 2007 Final - Sunday 15.07.07
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Copa America 2007 Semifinals
Tuesday
10.07.07 - Uruguay v Brazil - 8:45PM E US - 1:45AM UK
Wednesday
11.07.07 - Mexico v Argentina - 8:45PM E US - 1:45AM UK
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Sunday, July 08, 2007
Copa America 2007 Ticket and Stadium Problems
Copa Am hurt by ticket, stadium problems - AP - FoxSoccer.com
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Saturday, July 07, 2007
Copa America 2007 Quarterfinals Today 08.07.07
Today:
08.07.07 - Mexico v Paraguay - 4:00PM E US - 9:00PM UK
08.07.07 - Argentina v Peru - 6:45PM E US - 11:45 UK
Yesterday:
07.07.07 - Venezuela 1-4 Uruguay - 5:55PM Eastern US - 11:00PM UK
07.07.07 - Chile 1-6 Brazil - 8:30PM E US - 1:20AM UK
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Copa America 2007 Quarterfinals 07.07.07
Today:
07.07.07 - Venezuela v Uruguay - 5:55PM Eastern US - 11:00PM UK
07.07.07 - Chile v Brazil - 8:30PM E US - 1:20AM UK
Tomorrow:
08.07.07 - Mexico v Paraguay - 4:00PM E US - 9:00PM UK
08.07.07 - Argentina v Peru - 6:45PM E US - 11:45 UK
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Friday, July 06, 2007
Tevez Manchester United Agree to Terms
Tevez 'agrees terms' with Man Utd - BBC
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Thursday, July 05, 2007
Copa America 2007 Quarterfinals
Quarterfinals:
07.07.07 - Venezuela v Uruguay
07.07.07 - Chile v Brazil
08.07.07 - Mexico v Paraguay
08.07.07 - Argentina v Peru
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Copa America 2007 Group C Thursday 05.07.07
It could be considered a day off in the Copa America.
The winner of Argentina v Paraguay gets Peru. The loser gets Mexico. A draw means Paraguay win Group A.
The U.S. can considered their match with Colombia even more of an exhibition than their previous two matches.
Group C
05.07.07 - 18:30 - United States v Colombia 6:30PM Eastern US - 11:30PM UK
05.07.07 - 20:45 - Argentina v Paraguay 8:45PM Eastern US - 1:45AM UK
Group C
| P | M | W | D | L | F | A | D | |
| *Paraguay | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +7 |
| *Argentina | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | +5 |
| United States | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 |
| Colombia | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | -7 |
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Crespo Likely Out for Remainder of Copa America
Copa America: Leg injury likely to sideline Argentina's Crespo for rest of tournament - AP - IHT.com
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U.S. Shows Copa America No Respect
Although it was well into the second half against Argentina, U.S. Soccer was finally shown what fielding a weakened team against arguably the world's best team will get you. A 4-1 drubbing, that should have been worse.
Quite frankly, when the final whistle sounded, it was actually a relief, as one couldn't help but feel a little sorry for the overwhelmed young Americans. Another ten minutes and Argentina would have probably put up three or four more goals.
So the question is: why did the Americans field such a weak team?
It seems that the reasons run from "domestic leagues start soon or are already going" to "this is a good chance for the young guys to get ready for World Cup 2010."
The latter of those evokes the most laughter from anyone outside of the U.S. Soccer family. Imagine the English F.A. telling supporters that Euro 2008 is a good opportunity to try out the young lads.
The English F.A. and manager Steve McClaren aren't even allowed to field a weakened team for a friendly.
And they shouldn't be.
It's wrong that the U.S. should give a run-out to players that are not ready for international football. You don't get ready for international football during top level tournaments. You are supposed to show that you have arrived at those tournaments.
U.S. manager Bob Bradley recently stated, "when our focus turns to our ultimate goal of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa."
Forgetting for a moment the disrespect this shows to the Copa America, it seems strange to call "qualifying" for the World Cup the ultimate goal.
For starters, qualifying for the World Cup has not been a problem for the U.S.
They play in the weakest confederation other than Oceania. Their only real rival Mexico, is vexed when playing the Americans anywhere other than Mexico. And mysteriously, FIFA would rather pull World Cup spots from Europe or South America than to dare upset the delicate balance in North America.
Besides all of that, the U.S., with all its weaknesses, are still probably in the top two in the region.
The shock would be if they didn't qualify for the World Cup.
None of this is to say anything about the fact that sending your young players out to be humiliated doesn't prepare them for future tournaments. What World Cup champion was prepared by sending out their "B" squad to get pounded in the previous tournament?
This kind of rhetoric is reminiscent of talk prior to France '98, when many American players were cocky and dismissive about the difficult task at hand, right before scoring one goal and finishing 32nd. While those sentiments were at the complete other end of the spectrum, they are similar in showing that soccer is still very immature in the United States.
It would behoove the U.S. Soccer brain-trust, as well as many U.S. players, to watch interviews with the English national team players. Mostly what they would see is humility mixed with pride.
Respect for who they are playing, no matter how big or small, and every match matters.
Earlier this year, when dropped from the national squad, David Beckham stated he would walk back to England from the United States to play again for his country. And he will fly some 100,000 later this year to prove his loyalty and passion.
Sadly, U.S. Soccer doesn't seem to have any of this kind of passion, nor do they seem to have any respect for one of the world's premier football competitions.
You have to wonder if CONMEBOL will even bother extending invitations to the U.S. for future tournaments.
It must be disappointing to the U.S. national team fans that were excited to find out their team would make their first Copa America appearance in 12 years.
However, for true football fans of any nation, it would have been rather disconcerting if a hodgepodge, four-days-in-the-making, U.S. side had been able to hang on against eleven of the most talented footballers in the world.
U.S. Soccer will surely argue that Copa America conflicts with MLS and too closely followed the Gold Cup. But in the end, this just serves to highlight their unwillingness to play to the rest of the world's schedule.
And of course, MLS conflicts with the World Cup as well, but the U.S. position about how the Copa America and the World Cup stack-up in priority has now been well established.
Maybe the U.S. should have simply declined the invitation.
-Chris
Related on other sites:
CONMEBOL not pleased with U.S. - AP - FoxSoccer.com
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Saturday, June 30, 2007
Tevez Will Decide Future After Copa America
Tevez delays decision on future - BBC
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Thursday, June 28, 2007
Argentina Opens Promising Copa America Tonight
Argentina opens their Copa America 2007 campaign tonight against invited guests the United States.
A strong Argentina side are favorites to win the tournament, with arch rivals Brazil fielding a weakened side.
In 2004 Brazil's young squad defeated Argentina in the final on penalties, but after a thrashing from Mexico in their opening group match last night, Brazil hardly look likely to defend their title.
The U.S. enters the match with a weakened squad as well, without most of their few recognizable players, and are not expected to put up much resistance to the full strength Argentinians.
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Wednesday, June 27, 2007
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Monday, June 25, 2007
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Saturday, June 23, 2007
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Thursday, June 21, 2007
Tevez to Real Madrid Rumours Abound
Tevez led West Ham's late run that kept them in the Premier League.
Real close to signing Tevez By Charles Carrick - telegraph.co.uk
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Riquelme Returns to Argentina National Team for Copa America
AP - International Herald Tribune
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Monday, June 18, 2007
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Wednesday, June 13, 2007
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Boca Juniors Win 3-0, Copa Libertadores Finals First Leg
And just like the semifinals, it was a Juan Roman Riquelme free kick that got things started. The playmaker's cross found Martin Palermo open on the back post. Palermo crossed to an open Rodrigo Palacio and it was 1-0 in the 18th.
Replays did show the goal offside, but the goal stood.
There would however, be no arguing Boca's dominance, particularly in the second half.
It was all Boca, and became more so when Goiano was sent off for a reckless high boot.
After a series of gilt-edged chances for Palacio, one cleared off the line, Riquelme finally made Boca's advantage pay in the 73rd and neatly fired a free-kick near post after the wall had moved.
In the 89th, only seconds after Gremio had just missed one of their few chances, Riquelme dribbled through a handful of defenders and fired a rocket that was parried to the corner, but not out.
The ensuing high cross into the box was headed by Ledesma high towards goal. Two Gremio defenders were unable to clear it off the line and the ball dropped in off Patricio for an own goal.
Boca will takes its 3-0 lead to Porto Alegre knowing their 6th Copa Libertadores title is there for the taking.
The above article was corrected. The original text stated the away goals rule was in effect, but the away goals rule does not apply in the Copa Libertadores Finals.
Tim Vickery column - BBC
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Copa Libertadores finals: Boca Juniors beats Gremio 3-0
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- Jun 14, 2007
AP BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Rodrigo Palacio, Pablo Ledesma and Juan Roman Riquelme scored as Boca Juniors pounded Brazil's Gremio 3-0 for the early lead in ..
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Goal.com
- Jun 12, 2007
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