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June 3, 2009 Argentina announced as 2011 Copa America host The Argentinian Football Association have confirmed that the country will host the 2011 Copa America.

July 16, 2007 Dunga heralds restoration of 'self esteem' Brazil coach Dunga said his team had rescued the self-esteem of their supporters by winning the Copa America.

Brazil 3-0 Argentina: Alves seals Copa glory Brazil produced a ruthlessly efficient performance to beat old rivals Argentina 3-0 on Sunday and win the Copa America for the second time in a row.

July 15, 2007 Basile unhappy over kickoff time for final Argentina coach Alfio Basile has criticised organisers of the Copa America over the kickoff time for today's final against Brazil.

Brazil 3-0 Argentina: Ruthless Brazil crush Argentina Brazil produced a ruthessly efficient performance to beat old rivals Argentina 3-0 on Sunday

Uruguay 1-3 Mexico: Comeback victory Uruguay defender Diego Lugano, whose missed penalty led to the semi-final defeat against Brazil, was sent off and gave away a penalty as his side lost 3-1 to Mexico in the Copa America third-place mat

July 14, 2007 Blatter takes a swipe at extra time FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Friday he liked the idea of drawn matches going straight to penalties without extra time being played.

Brazil coach Dunga says Argentina favourites Brazil coach Dunga on Friday declared Argentina as favourites to win the Copa America final against his team on Sunday.

Argentina name unchanged team for final Argentina coach Alfio Basile has named unchanged team for Sunday's Copa America final against arch-rivals Brazil.

Chile troubles continue as Borghi rejects job Chile's troubles continued on Friday as Claudio Borghi, the leading candidate to replace Nelson Acosta as national team coach, said he did not want the job.

Cambiasso: Defeat not an option Argentina midfielder Esteban Cambiasso said on Friday that he was not even contemplating losing to arch-rivals Brazil in the Copa America final.

Peru will continue to play defensively, says coach Peru coach Julio Cesar Uribe said on Friday that he would continue to place great emphasis on a strong defence.

July 13, 2007 Downie: Role reversal favours Argentina Argentina will be playing the silky soccer against a dour Brazil in the Copa final, says Andrew Downie.

July 12, 2007 Brazil refuse to see Argentina as favourites Brazil's players have rejected the idea that Argentina will start as favourites in Sunday's Copa America final.

Uruguay boss unhappy over ref, dressing rooms Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez complained that Brazil got the best dressing rooms for Tuesday's Copa America semi-final and was also angry about the refereeing in the penalty shootout.