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South America

Calendar clash forces Australia and Qatar out of guesting at Copa America

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February 24 – Australia and Qatar, the two non-South American teams due to take part in this year’s Copa America, have pulled out of the competition – the oldest in international football – because of scheduling conflicts caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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FIFA

Palmeiras coach demands CBF transparency on rumoured Caboclo/Infantino calendar deal

February 16 – CBF president Rogerio Caboclo has rejected renewed criticism from Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira over Brazil’s congested club calendar.

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South America

Argentine striking legend Leopold Luque dies, aged 71

February 16 – Leopoldo Luque, the instantly recognisable moustachioed striker who played a key role in Argentina’s first ever World Cup on home soil in 1978, died on Monday of a heart attack while he was receiving treatment for Covid-19, according to the hospital where he was being treated.

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Finance

Flamengo seek €5m loan but banking on €22m of player sales

February 10 – Brazilian club Flamengo is seeking a €5.3 million loan to provide working capital for the start of the 2021 season. 

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South America

Argentine and Uruguayan fans mourn death of ‘Morro’, aged 30

February 8 – Fans in Argentina and Uruguay are mourning the apparent suicide at just 30 of forward Santiago Garcia, nicknamed ‘Morro’, who played for Godoy Cruz.

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South America

Palmeiras win Copa Libertadores in injury time and head for Club World Cup

February 2 – A dramatic injury-time header from substitute Breno Lopes crowned Palmeiras Copa Libertadores champions for a second time with a 1-0 victory over Brazilian rivals Santos after a final that failed to ignite until stoppage time.

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South America

Palmeiras and Santos play off for Copa Libertadores final and a trip to Qatar next week

January 29 – On Saturday, Sao Paulo giants Palmeiras and Santos will seek to succeed Flamengo as winners of the Copa Libertadores in a final that will be played behind closed doors at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium. 

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South America

Defensa y Justicia win all-Argentinean battle for Copa Sudamericana

January 26 – Hernan Crespo and Defensa y Justicia clinched their first ever international title with a 3-0 victory against Lanus in the Copa Sudamericana final.

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South America

Battle of Buenos Aires: Lanus and Defensa y Justicia line up for Copa Sudamerica final

January 22 – On Saturday, Argentine clubs Lanus and Defensa y Justicia will contest the 2020 Copa Sudamericana final behind closed doors in Cordoba, the first continental final in South America since the coronavirus pandemic.

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South America

Palmeiras and Santos set up all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final

January 14 – Sao Paulo giants Palmeiras and Santos will decide the 2020 Copa Libertadores after eliminating River Plate and Boca Juniors in the last four, making the showpiece match an all-Brazilian affair for the first time since 2006. 

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South America

Copa Libertadores: Palmeiras and Santos have edge over Argentine rivals in first leg ties

January 7 – Palmeiras and Santos are in control of their own destinies in the Copa Libertadores semi-finals after the Sao Paulo clubs successfully navigated tricky away legs in Argentina.

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South America

Brazil vs Argentina. Clubs battle for places in Copa Libertadores’ Rio final

January 5 – Can Santos win the Copa Libertadores for the first time since 2011 or will one of the traditional Buenos Aires clubs prevail? Or will Palmeiras ensure Brazil wins the competition for a second competitive time?

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Coronavirus

Party boy Neymar organises 5-day Xmas bash for 500 at Rio mansion

December 30 – Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar has come under criticism for organising a secretive celebrity blowout near Rio de Janeiro with the coronavirus pandemic still raging across Brazil.

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South America

Conmebol boost women’s game with bi-annual Copa America and new club competition

December 18 – Conmebol has said that it will organise the women’s Copa America every two years from 2022 onwards. The organisation’s president Alejandro Dominguez has also proposed an intercontinental club championship for the women’s game.

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Finance

Palmeiras confident of 2021 profit but 2020 losses hit €21.7m and counting

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December 17 – Sao Paulo giants Palmeiras have projected a profit of €1.6 million for the 2021 season, but will suffer heavy losses in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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