Bradley relishing U.S.A. challenge

Bob Bradley – formerly the U.S.A.’s interim coach – now has the job permanently.

The United States Soccer Federation confirmed on Wednesday what CopaAmerica07.com reported several hours earlier – that Bradley (pictured) had been offered the role after leading the team to three wins and a draw since taking over from Bruce Arena last December.

Chile 2 Cuba 0

Robert Gutierrez scored his second goal against Cuba in a week as Chile beat the Caribbean side 2-0 in Temuco.

Ronaldinho pulls out of Copa America

Ronaldinho has followed Kaka’s lead by telling Brazil he would rather rest than play in the Copa America this summer.

Crespo: Copa means a lot to Argentina

Hernan Crespo has dismissed reports suggesting he won’t play for Argentina in the Copa America.

And Carlos Tevez has reitirated his desire to play in the tournament.

The difference between right and Ron

The Ronaldinho tug of war is over. Just days after saying he would play in the Copa America, the two-times World Footballer of the Year has had a change of heart.

His request to sit out this summer’s tournament in Venezuela was widely predicted, yet I refused to believe it would happen.

I foolishly thought the Barcelona star (pictured right) was genuine when he gave his commitment to the Selecao. “I want to finish the season properly with Barca, but my thinking today is to participate in the Copa America,” CopaAmerica07.com reported him as saying, little more than a week ago.

Injury rules out U.S.A. keeper Hahnemann

Marcus Hahnemann has been ruled out of the Copa America with a hand injury.

The U.S.A. goalkeeper (pictured) will miss the tournament in Venezuela and the preceding Gold Cup after breaking three fingers while playing for his club, Reading, in their final match of the English season.

Bradley to be named permanent U.S.A. coach

Bob Bradley will lose his interim tag and be appointed the U.S.A. coach on a permanent basis, according to reports.