Tagged: 2015 Copa America

Paraguay Peru Venezuela Bolivia Copa America outsiders – ESPN FC

Paraguay Peru Venezuela Bolivia Copa America outsiders – ESPN FC.

These teams, or at least, Venezuela, Peru and Paraguay did surprise in the last tournament. Not expecting the same this time around. Will be interesting to see any young talents or if they do manage to make things uncomfortable for the big boys.

Copa America 2015 preview Colombia Uruguay Ecuador – ESPN FC

Copa America 2015 preview Colombia Uruguay Ecuador – ESPN FC.

I have to discount Uruguay and Ecuador. Ecuador were so basic in the World Cup and they haven’t really changed that much and are without Antonio Valencia. Edinson Cavani still hasn’t lived up to the task without Luis Suarez but he showed at points this year that he could take charge in Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s absence for PSG so maybe he will finally do that for Uruguay.

These sides may still trouble other teams but I’d say Colombia is the only real dark horse. Guess we’ll see.

Copa America 2015 preview Chile Argentina Brazil Tim Vickery – ESPN FC

Copa America 2015 preview Chile Argentina Brazil Tim Vickery – ESPN FC.

Definitely the favourites and plenty of storylines with each team. I hope the pressure doesn’t get to Chile. Like I said earlier, I’m hoping for an Argentina win.

Player Focus: Copa America Superstars in Fine Form Ahead of Chile 2015

Player Focus: Copa America Superstars in Fine Form Ahead of Chile 2015.

Great piece. Looking to all these stars playing well. The only one who didn’t have some sort of injury layoff is Lionel Messi but all look set for a good performance. Sure they won’t be the only ones though.

Copa America a summer of vindication and redemption awaits – ESPN FC

Copa America a summer of vindication and redemption awaits – ESPN FC.

Copa America starts today, for all those so bothered that club football is done. Can’t wait. I still want Lionel Messi to finally get that international trophy but wouldn’t be hard done if Chile get it due to Alexis Sanchez.

Looking forward to a good tournament.

Argentina Brazil Uruguay Colombia Ecuador have work to do ahead of Copa America writes Tim Vickery – ESPN FC

Argentina Brazil Uruguay Colombia Ecuador have work to do ahead of Copa America writes Tim Vickery – ESPN FC.

Hopefully this Copa America isn’t like the last one, where the big teams were afraid to lose. There’s plenty of talent to be had. The author made some pretty good points about what each team faces heading into the tournament and their friendlies will be interesting to watch.

Copa America 2015 – With the Copa America draw now set, the pressure is on for Chile – ESPN FC

Copa America 2015 – With the Copa America draw now set, the pressure is on for Chile – ESPN FC.

This is a nice piece about the upcoming Copa America in 2015.

Definitely looking forward to South America’s showpiece tournament next year, and hopefully it’ll be a better show than the last time around.

I’ve had an affinity towards Chile since the days of Marcelo Salas and Ivan Zamarano, and even more so now with Alexis Sanchez being an Arsenal player. Still, I want Lionel Messi to win at least one major international tournament before he goes so I’ll be rooting, mostly, for Argentina.