Soccer-Chaotic organisation makes this year's Copa America unique


  • Football
  • Thursday, 10 Jun 2021

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Copa America Argentina-Colombia 2020 Draw - Centro de Convenciones, Cartagena, Colombia - December 3, 2019 Brazil former player Juninho with the ball of the tournament and the trophy during the draw REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

(Reuters) - Sports events have been cancelled or disrupted by a myriad of complications over the years, including war, plague, economic uncertainty and political boycotts, but the series of events that have beset this year's Copa America takes some beating.

The oldest international tournament in world football, the Copa America is South America's equivalent of the European Championship and is a big deal for Latin players such as Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.

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