Dunga’s frustration

Altitude deal sees off Copa America boycott threat

NEWS: The threat of a Copa America boycott appears to have been lifted after South America’s football federations united to reject a ban on matches being played at high altitude.

Madrid win Robinho tug of war

NEWS: Robinho will play in Real Madrid’s crucial final league match on Sunday after Brazil agreed to release the striker.

Rios quits Uruguay squad

NEWS: Egidio Arevalo Rios has pulled out of Uruguay’s Copa America squad, with some reports suggesting the midfielder has permanantly quit the national side.

Peru’s Mossto secures transfer to England

NEWS: Perhaps it’s the start of the Claudio Pizarro effect, perhaps it’s just coincidence — but Peru striker Miguel Mossto has has followed El Bombardero to England.

Moreno called up to Bolivia Copa America squad

NEWS: Bolivia veteran Jaime Moreno says it is an honour to be called up by Bolivia to play in the Copa America.

Uruguay squad begin preparations

NEWS: Uruguay’s provisional Copa America squad have begun training ahead of the tournament in Venezuela, which begins on June 26.

Robinho ‘to miss Copa America’

NEWS: Brazil striker Robinho is set to miss the Copa America over a row with his club Real Madrid, according to reports.

Santana named in Paraguay Copa America squad

NEWS: Argentina born midfielder Jonathan Santana has gained Paraguayan nationality in time to be named in his new country’s provisional Copa America squad.

Veron on verge of Argentina comeback

NEWS: Juan Sebastian Veron is set to be called up for Argentina’s Copa America squad — five years after being widely criticised for his performance at the 2002 World Cup.