Copa America drama eclipses World Cup qualifiers

South American World Cup qualifiers involving bitter rivals Colombia and Argentina, and Paraguay internet hosting Brazil, are being overshadowed by a doable participant revolt towards participating within the upcoming Copa America.
The South American match is scheduled to be performed June 13-July 10 in Brazil. Copa America was initially set to be co-hosted by Colombia and Argentina. Colombia was compelled to withdraw following social unrest and Argentina reportedly declined to host the continental match due to a worsening of the pandemic.
It will now be hosted by Brazil, regardless that greater than 470,000 Brazilians have died so removed from the coronavirus and analysts count on one other wave of the virus to hit Brazil by late June.
On the sector, Brazil leads the round-robin match with 15 factors, 4 forward of second-place Argentina. The high 4 groups routinely safe a spot on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
PARAGUAY vs. BRAZIL
The post-match information convention of Brazil coach Tite in Asuncion is extra anticipated than the sport itself. After the Seleção’s 2-0 dwelling win towards Ecuador, Tite stated he and his gamers would make it clear whether or not they are going to take part within the subsequent Copa America in a choice that mixes views on pandemic management and inside politics.
“We want to speak after the match against Paraguay because we don’t want to lose our focus,” Brazil captain Casemiro stated Friday.
Brazilian media experiences say Tite might resign earlier than the match begins attributable to disagreements with the nation’s soccer confederation.
Supporters of Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro are calling for Tite to resign on social media. Bolsonaro has defied social distancing insurance policies, claiming lockdown measures kill greater than the virus.
The authorities confirmed Saturday night time that Bolsonaro had assured executives of South American soccer physique CONMEBOL that Brazil will host the occasion it doesn’t matter what.
Brazilian soccer confederation president Rogério Caboclo was suspended on Sunday for 30 days after an accusation of sexual harassment towards him emerged. He denies any wrongdoing. The suspension could possibly be additional prolonged because the committee investigates the accusation. Bolsonaro agreed Brazil might host the South American match after a request from Caboclo.
COLOMBIA vs. ARGENTINA
Argentina’s soccer federation says the workforce will likely be current at Copa America as a mirrored image of “its sporting spirit throughout history,” however didn’t clarify if the workforce’s high gamers, together with Lionel Messi, will likely be on the match.
“All the staff of the Argentinian national team will work in unity to overcome this adversity that, unfortunately, affects all of us South Americans equally,” the federation stated.
It tweeted that it had acquired authorization to make use of its base in Buenos Aires for the match in Brazil.

“We will follow the mandatory arrival at the Brazilian host city on the day before the (Copa America) match,” it stated.
About 5,000 followers are anticipated to attend Colombia’s recreation on the Metropolitano stadium in Barranquilla regardless of nonetheless alarming coronavirus figures within the Andean nation.
Also on Tuesday, third-place Ecuador will face last-place Peru. Venezuela performs Uruguay, and Chile takes on Bolivia.