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James Young

James Young

Joined: Jun 14, 2014

Copa America Best XI: Messi, Alexis and the top stars from Chile 2015
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Copa America Best XI: Messi, Alexis and the top stars from Chile 2015

Who starred at the 2015 Copa America? James Young on Lionel Messi, Alexis Sanchez and the other standouts after a month in Chile.

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Argentina's painful title drought continues with loss in Copa final
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Argentina's painful title drought continues with loss in Copa final

While Chile ended its long trophy drought with its 4–1 shootout win in the Copa America final, Argentina's was extended to a 22nd year, leaving a still gaping hole in the resume of Lionel Messi and the talented teammates of his generation.

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What's plaguing Brazil? Delve into the Selecão's woes by the numbers
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What's plaguing Brazil? Delve into the Selecão's woes by the numbers

Brazil’s dispiriting quarterfinal defeat against Paraguay means that the world’s most successful men's soccer nation will once again be on the outside looking

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Eduardo Vargas's stunner lifts Chile over Peru in Copa America semis
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Eduardo Vargas's stunner lifts Chile over Peru in Copa America semis

Eduardo Vargas's stunning long-range strike propelled Chile to a 2–1 victory over Peru in Monday night's Copa America semifinal.

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History repeats itself as Paraguay upsets Brazil in Copa quarterfinals
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History repeats itself as Paraguay upsets Brazil in Copa quarterfinals

For the second straight Copa America, Paraguay eliminated Brazil in penalty kicks in the quarterfinals. Despite Robinho's attempted heroics, Brazil's disappointing tournament is over, and it's clear Dunga's team has fallen far.

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Isla, Chile overcome Uruguay in heated Copa America quarterfinal
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Isla, Chile overcome Uruguay in heated Copa America quarterfinal

Uruguay did its best to provoke and frustrate the host nation but Chile ultimately prevailed in the teams' quarterfinal matchup Wednesday, moving on to the Copa America semifinals thanks to Mauricio Isla's late goal.

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Neymar-less Brazil beats Venezuela to reach quarterfinals of Copa America
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Neymar-less Brazil beats Venezuela to reach quarterfinals of Copa America

Suddenly playing without its star, Brazil survived its first match after Neymar's suspension, beating a sleepy Venezuela side 2–1 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Copa America.

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Colombia gets revenge over Brazil with fiery victory in Copa America
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Colombia gets revenge over Brazil with fiery victory in Copa America

Earning a small measure of revenge for last summer's World Cup defeat, Colombia beat Brazil 1–0 in the Copa America on Wednesday. The match was plenty testy, and Neymar and Carlos Bacca both got red cards after the final whistle.

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Nearly year after Germany 7, Brazil 1, Dunga has Selecão turning corner
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Nearly year after Germany 7, Brazil 1, Dunga has Selecão turning corner

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Sergio Aguero's header lifts Argentina by resilient Uruguay in Copa America
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Sergio Aguero's header lifts Argentina by resilient Uruguay in Copa America

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Paraguay's stunning rally adds more pressure on Lionel Messi, Argentina
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Paraguay's stunning rally adds more pressure on Lionel Messi, Argentina

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Host Chile overcomes nerves to beat Ecuador in Copa America opener
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Host Chile overcomes nerves to beat Ecuador in Copa America opener

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