Copa America 2021: Brazil confirmed to play in Copa America; put end to boycott rumours- Brazilian national team will be taking part in the upcoming Copa America 2021 which be held on home soil, reported local media. They have ended rumours regarding boycotting the tournament amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, an official confirmation is awaited in this matter.
The players were unhappy with the last-minute decision to host Copa America amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in Argentina coupled with public outcry. Earlier, Colombia was dropped as a tournament co-host on May 20 amid a wave of protests against President Ivan Duque.
Copa America 2021: Brazil confirmed to play in Copa America; put end to boycott rumours
Last week, Brazil captain Casemiro has said that everyone on his side is united against hosting Copa America in the country.
He has said that every player and even the manager Tite is united against hosting the competition in the country amid high Covid-19 case totals.
“Everyone knows our position in the Copa America in Brazil. It could not be clearer. We want to express our opinion more after the game against Paraguay on June 8,” Goal.com quoted Casemiro as saying.
“It’s not just me, not just the players who play in Europe. It’s everyone, including Tite. Altogether,” he added.
He said that his side would give more information on their stance after the game against Paraguay on June 8.
Host Brazil will lock horns with Venezuela to kick start the Copa America tournament on June 13 while Argentina opens its campaign against Chile on the next day.
The finals of the showpiece event will take place at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium on July 10.
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Where to watch Copa America 2021 LIVE stream?
Sony Sports Network (SONY SIX, SONY TEN, SONY ESPN) will provide the LIVE and exclusive coverage of Copa America 2021. You can also watch the Copa America LIVE stream on your OTT platform SONY LIV for an annual subscription of Rs 999.
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