Copa América 2015

Copa América is the main football competition , followed by CONMEBOL countries , namely Brazil , Argentina , Uruguay , Paraguay , Chile , Peru , Ecuador , Bolivia , Colombia and Venezuela. The 2015 Copa América is the 44th edition of the Copa América, the main international football tournament for national teams in South America, and currently taking place in Chile between the dates of 11 June to 4 July 2015. The competition is organized by CONMEBOL, South America's football governing body.

Uruguay were the defending champions, but were eliminated by the hosts in the quarter–finals. Twelve teams are competing, the ten members of CONMEBOL and two guests from CONCACAF – Mexico and Jamaica, the latter of which competed in the Copa América for the first time. The winner of the tournament will qualify for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia.

Uruguay has become the greatest in Latin America with 15 major football trophy beating other countries . Here is a list of Champion Copa America :

1916 Uruguay
1917 Uruguay
1919 Brasil
1920 Uruguay
1921 Argentina
1922 Brasil
1923 Uruguay
1924 Uruguay
1925 Argentina
1926 Uruguay
1927 Argentina
1929 Argentina
1935 Uruguay
1937 Argentina
1939 Peru
1941 Argentina
1942 Uruguay
1945 Argentina
1946 Argentina
1947 Argentina
1949 Brasil
1953 Paraguay
1955 Argentina
1956 Uruguay
1957 Argentina
1959 Argentina
1959 Uruguay
1963 Bolivia
1967 Uruguay
1975 Peru
1979 Paraguay
1983 Uruguay
1987 Uruguay
1989 Brasil
1991 Argentina
1993 Argentina
1995 Uruguay
1997 Brasil
1999 Brasil
2001 Kolombia
2004 Brasil
2007 Brasil
2011 Uruguay

Copa America Champion title number :
15 Uruguay
14 Argentina
8 Brasil
2 Paraguay
2 Peru
1 Kolombia
1 Bolivia


distribution Champion
Total             Country         Year
15 kali         Uruguay          1916, 1917, 1920, 1923, 1924, 1926,
                                          1935, 1942, 1956, 1959, 1967, 1983,
                                          1987, 1995, 2011
14 kali         Argentina        1921, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1937, 1941,
                                          1945, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959,
                                          1991, 1993
8 kali             Brasil             1919, 1922, 1949, 1989, 1997, 1999,
                                           2004, 2007
2 kali             Paraguay        1953, 1979
2 kali             Peru               1939, 1975
1 kali             Kolombia        2001
1 kali             Bolivia            1963

Carlos Tevez so Finally Returned to Boca Juniors

Buenos Aires - Carlos Tevez so also returned to Boca Juniors in the summer. The assurance was conveyed directly by the general secretary Boca, Cesar Martucci. The Argentine striker has long been linked with a return of Boca, the first club in his career, after deciding not to renew his contract with Juventus.

At first, the Bianconeri are reluctant to lose the player who contributed greatly in delivering Juve won two Scudetto, Coppa Italia, and advanced to the final of the Champions League. However, with the arrival of Mario Mandzukic then muluslah road Tevez to Boca. "We are very excited," said Martucci told AM1050 Sportsmole reported. "After working hard we were finally able to secure the return of Carlos Tevez."

"We hope that with the return of Carlos, we can achieve the results expected by the Boca fans. Unlike the players returning to the club, he comes with fully capacity." Tevez strengthen Boca for four years in 2001-2005. In that period, Tevez brought Boca won the Primera Division, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, and the Intercontinental Cup.

Tevez first came into prominence with Argentina while playing in the FIFA U-17 World Championship. At the 2004 Olympic Games, he won the gold medal and scored eight goals (including the winner in the final) in six matches to be the top scorer of the competition. He was the world's second-highest goalscorer of 2004 in overall international competition with sixteen goals, one fewer than Iran forward Ali Daei. Tevez represented Argentina in the 2004 Copa América, where the team reached the final, only to lose out to South-American rivals Brazil on penalties; he scored two goals during the tournament. He was also a member of Argentina's 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup squad that reached the final.

Tevez was called up for the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals, and scored his only goal of the tournament in Argentina's 6–0 group stage thrashing of Serbia and Montenegro on 16 June. He was also a member of the Argentina squad which reached the 2007 Copa América final, scoring once in a 4–1 group stage defeat of the United States.

During 2010 World Cup qualifying, he was sent off twice in a three-game stretch, once against Colombia on 21 November 2007 after he kicked Rubén Darío Bustos in the 24th minute, and then on 9 September 2008 after a late tackle on Darío Verón that earned him a red card in the 31st minute of a 1–1 draw with Paraguay after he had been booked earlier. Tevez later apologised for the incident.

Tevez was again selected in the Argentina squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa. He scored twice in the tournament, both goals coming in the last 16 match against Mexico. His first goal was a header scored in controversial style as he was in an offside position as Lionel Messi passed to him. However, the offside was missed by the referee's assistant and the goal was allowed to stand. Tevez scored his second goal of the game with a powerful shot from outside the box.

At the 2011 Copa América, Tevez was the only player from either side to miss in the quarter-final penalty shoot-out against Uruguay, resulting in Argentina's elimination. After Alejandro Sabella's appointment as coach in July 2011, Tevez was not selected in an Argentina squad for three years, missing out as the team finished as runner-up at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

On 27 October 2014, new manager Gerardo Martino recalled Tevez for friendly matches against Portugal and Croatia. He made his return to international football on 12 November 2014, at the Boleyn Ground, in a 2–1 win against Croatia. In May 2015, Tevez was selected in Argentina's squad for the 2015 Copa América held in Chile. On 26 June, he scored the winning kick in the 5–4 penalty shoot-out defeat of Colombia in the quarter-final.

Eduardo Vargas Chilean Footballer Plays

Eduardo Jesús Vargas Rojas was born 20 November 1989 is a Chilean soccer player who plays for Italian club Napoli, and the Chilean national team, as a winger. He started his career at Cobreloa in 2006, moved to the Universidad de Chile where he was top scorer as the team won the Copa Sudamericana in 2011 in addition to the Apertura and Clausura league season. He joined Napoli in 2012, spent much of his career so players on loan. A full international since 2010, Vargas has received more than 40 caps for Chile, scoring 22 goals. He was part of their squad at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2015 Copa América.

Italian Serie A club Napoli players buying services for approximately $ 17.9 million (£ 11.5 million). On December 23, 2011 S.S.C. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis, announced that Vargas will arrive at the club. "I want to tell you officially that we bought Vargas, a few minutes ago I received a call from Dr. De Nicola, who visited the footballer and gave his ok under medical and athletic profile.

On January 17, 2013, Vargas agreed to go on loan to Brazilian club Grêmio. He made his first appearance six days later in a Copa Libertadores match against LDU Quito. He scored his first goal on February 21 against Fluminense in the CopaLibertadores.

On January 23, 2014, Vargas joined La Liga club Valencia loan for the remainder of the 2013-14 season. Vargas played his first official match for Los Che in the 3-2 away win at the Camp Nou against champions FC Barcelona on 1 February 2014. He scored his first La Liga against Real Betis, in a 5-0 home victory.

On August 21, 2014, Vargas joined Queens Park Rangers on loan until the end of the 2014-15 Premier League season. He made his debut for the club on September 14 against Manchester United, replacing Charlie Austin for the last 31 minutes at Old Trafford. On October 19, in a 2-3 loss against Liverpool at Loftus Road, Vargas scored twice after coming on as a substitute Bobby Zamora in the 78th minute of the match.

On June 11, 2015, Vargas scored for Chile in the opening match of the 2015 Copa América, 2-0 win over Ecuador at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago. In the next match the team, Vargas scored his second goal of the tournament, headed an equalizer as the hosts drew 3-3 with Mexico on June 15. In the semi-final against Peru, Vargas scored twice in a 2-1 win for Chile, the second of which is a long-distance effort, to send La Roja into the final.

Arsenal Transfer news and rumors : Gunners linked with Eduardo Vargas as Alexis Sanchez pleaded Wenger to swoop Arsenal could welcome Eduardo Vargas to the Emirates this summer and also look set to continue their search for a defensive midfielder. According Sportsmediaset, by Will Giles of Metro, the striker is "in talks with Arsenal over 11.3 million pounds transfer" with international team-mate Alexis Sanchez reportedly wants to Vargas to join the Gunners.

Defeat Uruguay, Chile Managed To Advance After Waiting 16 Years La Roja

Chile managed to advance to the semifinals of the Copa America 2015. breakouts that should be celebrated by La Roja considering they had to wait 16 years to be able to do it again . Is a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in the quarter-finals held in Estadion Nacional , Thursday ( 06/25/2015 ) morning local time, which passed Chile to the last four . The winning goal protege Jorge Sampaoli was created Mauricio Isla in the 81st minute .
As host to the semifinals of a tournament break-out like so imperative and tasted so sweet for Chile , because for the first time since 16 years ago they managed to perform in this phase .

The last time Chile were able to pass the quarterfinals is at issue in 1999 , when they beat Colombia 3-2 in the round before losing on penalties in the semi-finals of Uruguay . At that time, Chile was reinforced his top striker duo , Marcelo Salas and Ivan Zamorano .

Afterwards Chile maximum achievement is just the quarterfinals in 2001, 2007, and 2011. In 2004 Chile immediately eliminated in the group phase. Chile is now the opportunity to win its first trophy wide open after a semi-final "only" will face between Peru or Bolivia. As quoted from Misterchip, Chile's victory also extended the home side a winning record against the champions of the Copa America to 15 versus 8.

Meanwhile, Uruguay exacerbate their record against the hosts with the defending champion status. Of the 12 meetings, seven times they suffered defeat. The remaining four wins and one draw.

The game
The game runs three minutes Chile already received threats from Uruguay. Diego Rolan hard shot to be pushed over by Claudio Bravo laboriously right on the goal line. In the 11th minute Chile rotation when Jose Valdivia got the chance to do a solo run to the penalty box Uruguay. After passing the last player, he fired a shot that still hovers over the bar.

In the first half of Chile dominated the game and did not allow Uruguay to develop the game . Combination of Alexis Sanchez , Valdivia , and Arturo Vidal made ​​a rearguard Uruguay helter-skelter . In the 36th minute Vidal tried to test the resilience of Fernando Muslera in goal . Release hard shot and forcing Muslera punches the ball. Fortunately ball gag from Muslera could not be utilized Chile player .

Meanwhile Uruguay try to take advantage of dead ball execution to threaten the goal of Chile , but always failed .

0-0 score lasted until halftime .

Six minutes after the restart Uruguay threatened when Cavani fired a volley from 35 yards . Unfortunately, the ball is still above the target areas . In the 53rd minute from a free kick situation Uruguay , there was chaos in the defense of Chile and the ball fell at the feet of Rolan . Rolan lucky kick deviated slightly on the side of the goal Bravo .

Uruguay have lost Cavani in the 63rd minute for a second yellow card . The penalty was awarded after Cavani considered slaps Gonzalo Jara . Losing one player does not make Uruguay lost spurs because they can threaten in the 78th minute through Carlos Sanchez . However , volley from 30 yards can be pushed over by Bravo .

Finally broke the deadlock in the 81st minute when Isla brought Chile a 1-0 lead . Sweep the ball less perfect than Muslera made ​​the ball fell at the feet of Valdivia . He immediately pass to Isla who calmly sent the ball into the left corner Muslera . One player had to leave the pitch due to Uruguay for two yellow cards . Now turn to Jorge Fucile in the 88th minute after a tackle telatnya to Sanchez .

The score remained 1-0 to win Chile and they are entitled to qualify for the semifinals .

Team Line-up
Chile: Bravo; Isla, Medel, Jara, Mena; Diaz (Fernandez 71'), Aranguiz, Vidal; Valdivia (Pizarro 85'); Alexis, Vargas (Pinilla 78').

Uruguay: Muslera; Pereira, Gimenez, Godin, Fucile; Sanchez (Rodriguez 85'), Arevalo, Gonzalez, Rodriguez; Rolan (Abel Hernandez 58'), Cavani.