Tag: Copa America

Free Copa America Centenario Wallcharts

A landmark Copa America starts on June 3rd (4th for us in Europe).

Alexis named in Copa América 2016 squad

Chile have announced their squad for this summer's Copa América, confirming the involvement of Arsenal's Alexis Sánchez.

Wenger: International competitions complicate next season

The summer is a busy one with European Championships and Copa América both taking place: it is, to say the least, an inconvenience.

Alexis hits back at ‘mental problem’ jibe

by Lewis Ambrose On their way to lifting the Copa América in the summer Chile had a fiery encounter with Uruguay in the quarter-finals. Edinson Cavani was...

Wenger on ‘audacious’ Alexis

by Lewis Ambrose Speaking to Arsenal Player, Arsène Wenger has spoken about Alexis Sánchez and that penalty. Last weekend the Chilean scored the winning penalty to gift...

Alexis: We knew we were going to win

by Nia Griffiths After scoring the winning penalty against Argentina in the final of the Copa America tournament, Alexis Sanchez claimed they knew they were...

Sánchez scores winning penalty as Chile win Copa América

by Mosope Ominiyi On Saturday evening, it was either going to be delight or downfall for Chile. The hosts of this year's Copa América tournament, they...

Sampaoli says Chile need a better Alexis

by Lewis Ambrose So far Chile have battled to the final of the Copa América in some comfort, but without their key player firing. It says...

Alexis owes Chile with a big performance in final

by Lewis Ambrose As the host nation, Chile have made their way to the final of the Copa América with little trouble so far. Wins in...

Semi-finalists Paraguay needed Ospina

by Lewis Ambrose The second semi-final in the Copa América saw Paraguay absolutely trounced 6-1 by Argentina, who will face Chile in the final. Argentina were...

Rumours? Arsenal aren’t in for Vargas

by Lewis Ambrose First it was Arturo Vidal, now it is Eduardo Vargas: the Italian press seem absolutely determined to sell us one of Alexis...

Alexis shines as Chile make final

by Lewis Ambrose Chile have not won the Copa América in its 99-year history, but have made the final of the tournament this summer. A hard-fought...

Watch: Ospina double save keeps Messi at bay

by Lewis Ambrose Colombia and David Ospina were sent to pack their bags after a Copa América quarter-final loss to Lionel Messi’s Argentina. Both sides have looked...

Alexis frustrated but Chile reach semis

by Lewis Ambrose Chile are through to the semi-finals of the Copa América after beating Uruguay 1-0 on a hot-tempered evening in Santiago. The host nation...

Sampaoli praises Alexis ahead of quarter-final

by Lewis Ambrose After a group stage which was low on high-quality football, Chile have emerged as one of the strong favourites to win the...

Colombia sneak through with Ospina clean sheet

by Lewis Ambrose Sunday evening saw a 0-0 draw between Colombia and Peru which, to be quite frank, is simply 90 minutes that I will...

In focus: Sanchez scores as Chile demolish Bolivia

by Lee Hurley Chile demolished Bolivia 5-0 to finish top of their group in the Copa America. Alexis Sanchez got himself on the scoresheet in the...

Alexis cleared to train after injury scare

by Lewis Ambrose Currently on international duty, Alexis Sánchez suffered an injury scare but has been deemed fit to continue training. The Chilean forward is currently...

Watch: Ospina save and error as Colombia beat Brazil

by Lewis Ambrose Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina played the whole 90 minutes in the early hours of Thursday as his Colombian side triumphed over Brazil...

Alexis wrongly denied winner against Mexico

by Lee Hurley Alexis Sanchez was unable to get on the scoresheet for Chile as his side played out an exciting 3-3 draw with Mexico...

Gibbs: Alexis can carry them

by Lee Hurley Kieran Gibbs believes that Alexis Sanchez can carry Chile to Copa America glory this summer. Writing on his Sportslobster account, the left-back was full...

Alexis central to opening day win

by Lewis Ambrose Chile got off to a successful start in the 2015 Copa América beating Ecuador 2-0, and Arsenal man Alexis Sánchez was at...

Gabriel fails to make Copa America squad

Arsenal centre-half Gabriel recently enjoyed his first call-up to the Brazil squad but won't be joining them again in the summer.