Argentina sinking `like Titanic`, say Copa critics

Last Updated: Friday, July 8, 2011, 10:27

Argentina`s faltering Copa America campaign was compared to the doomed Titanic, with coach Sergio Batista struggling at the helm of the under-performing hosts.

Robinho fighting for place for Paraguay game

Last Updated: Thursday, July 7, 2011, 10:48

Brazil`s Robinho appears to be fighting for a starting place as coach Mano Menezes ponders his options for Saturday`s Copa America showdown with Paraguay.

Argentina fail to spark again in Colombia draw

Last Updated: Thursday, July 7, 2011, 09:04

Argentina could only manage another stalemate against Colombia, compromising their bid to reach the Copa America quarter-finals.

Valencia injures ankle, misses next Copa match

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 09:25

Ecuador`s Antonio Valencia has injured the ankle which he had surgery on last year and will miss their Copa America Group B match against Venezuela.

Argentina hope to avoid shock against Colombia

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 09:21

The `Elephants Graveyard` has played host to a string of major upsets through the years and Argentina are determined not to become the next giant to fall there.

Holders Brazil held 0-0 by Venezuela

Last Updated: Monday, July 4, 2011, 15:29

Holders Brazil were held 0-0 by Venezuela in their opening Copa America Group B match on Sunday after being denied a possible penalty and seeing Alexandre Pato hit the bar.

Argentine federation head defends Messi

Last Updated: Monday, July 4, 2011, 12:08

The head of Argentina`s Football Association praised striker Lionel Messi, but criticised his squadmates in the wake of their Copa America draw with Bolivia.

Copa America off to cold start in Argentina

Last Updated: Monday, July 4, 2011, 09:58

Tournament co-favorites Brazil and Argentina made stuttering starts against probably the two weakest teams in the South American confederation.

Uruguay enter Copa as dark horses

Last Updated: Monday, July 4, 2011, 09:00

After Argentina slipped up in their opening match against Bolivia, Uruguay will scent a chance to get one up on their neighbours as they meet unfancied Peru in Monday`s Group C opener.

Brazil wary of Venezuela after Argentina slip-up

Last Updated: Saturday, July 2, 2011, 23:04

Brazil will approach their Copa America opener against Venezuela with caution here on Sunday after seeing arch-rivals and hosts Argentina held 1-1 by lowly Bolivia