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Sao Paulo police are investigating the accusation against Neymar, who plays his club soccer with French champions Paris Saint-Germain. (Photo: AP)

Neymar's absence could be blessing in disguise for Copa hosts Brazil

With the Paris St-Germain forward gone, there will be less of a circus atmosphere around the squad and focus will be...

11 Jun 2019 2:31 PM IST

Aguero played his part in memorable triumphs for his country at youth level, twice winning the under-20 World Cup as well as claiming an Olympic gold medal alongside Messi at the 2008 Beijing Games. (Photo:AFP)

Sergio Aguero returns to side as Lionel Messi's bid to claim national...

Aguero has started only 14 games in major tournaments since making his World Cup debut in 2010.

11 Jun 2019 10:54 AM IST

Its 26 years since Argentina last won the Copa America, despite contesting four of the last five finals. (Photo:AFP)

Lionel Messi keen to end his hunt for national trophy

Messi has one of the most impressive trophy hauls in football history but there is a glaring void when it comes to...

11 Jun 2019 10:04 AM IST

Roberto Firmino made it six of the best for the Samba stars. (Photo: AP)

Brazil routs Honduras 7-0 in Copa tuneup

The five time world champions are unbeaten in nine games since reaching the World Cup quarter-finals in Russia last...

10 Jun 2019 1:08 PM IST

Neymar injured his ankle in a friendly match against Qatar on Wednesday held as a warmup for the Copa America soccer tournament.(Photo: AFP/Instagram)

Neymar testifies for two hours in a wheelchair after injuring ankle

Neymar is expected to speak to authorities in the next few days about the rape allegation.

7 Jun 2019 10:59 AM IST

The striker left Brazils 2-0 victory in the friendly match in tears after twisting his ankle during a hard tackle in the first minutes of the match. (Photo: AFP)

Neymar out of Copa America due to injury

Brazil's soccer confederation said in a statement early Thursday that Neymar had a ligament rupture in his ankle.

6 Jun 2019 12:35 PM IST

Neymar reacts during Brazils match against Switzerland on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

'Neymar may skip the Copa America': Francisco Noveletto

Neymar now faces a cyber crime investigation against him by the local police.

5 Jun 2019 5:42 PM IST

Lionel Messi trains ahead of the match against France. (Photo: AP)

Messi gets another shot at a major title with Argentina

Argentina will play its opening match against Colombia in Salvador.

5 Jun 2019 5:07 PM IST

This decision by Tite comes after a turbulent end to the season for Neymar at PSG. (Photo: Bleacher Report/Twitter)

I prefer a cyber crime to a rape offence , says Neymar's father

Coach Tite added that Technically Neymar is indispensable, but not irreplaceable.

4 Jun 2019 11:01 AM IST

Brazil is preparing for the Copa America, a tournament played by South Americas 10 national teams plus Japan and Qatar which kicks off on June 14. (Photo :AP)

I believe in Neymar's innocence': Fernandinho

"We the players and the backroom staff are going to support him so that it doesn't have any effect on the field , said...

3 Jun 2019 1:02 PM IST

This decision by Tite comes after a turbulent end to the season for Neymar at PSG. (Photo: Bleacher Report/Twitter)

Brazil soccer star Neymar denies alleged rape in Paris

In May, Neymar was banned for three matches by French football authorities for hitting a fan after PSG's French Cup...

2 Jun 2019 3:16 PM IST

The police document says the woman will go through medical exams as part of an investigation. (Photo: AFP)

Brazilian football star Neymar accused of rape

The woman says she and the Brazil star met in France after exchanging Instagram messages.

2 Jun 2019 8:53 AM IST