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Brazil legend Marta hits out at Copa America conditions
Brazil legend Marta hits out at Copa America conditions

USA Today

time4 hours ago

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  • USA Today

Brazil legend Marta hits out at Copa America conditions

Brazil women's national team players, including Marta, have hit out at the conditions at the Copa América Femenina in Ecuador. Players for both Brazil and Bolivia were forced to warm up in a small indoor area prior to Wednesday's game at the Estadio Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda in Quito, rather than on the field. According to tournament regulations, the measures are being taken to protect the fields prior to doubleheaders. But after photos of the cramped warm-ups went viral online, Marta said that CONMEBOL needed to do better. "It's been a long time since I played in a tournament here in South America, and we were saddened by these circumstances," the 39-year-old striker told Globo Esporte. "Athletes are expected to perform well and work hard, but we also have to demand a high level of organization. "There wasn't enough space for both teams, but both wanted to prepare. I really don't understand why we can't warm up on the pitch. "This is a problem for us because it's very hot inside, on top of the altitude. We hope that CONMEBOL changes some things and improves the situation." Brazil midfielder Ary Borges took direct aim at CONMEBOL president Alejandro Domínguez in her remarks. "Even amateur matches are better organized than what we have here. Ask Alejandro if he could warm-up in a space measuring five or 10 meters and smelling of paint," she said. In addition to the warm-up conditions, CONMEBOL has been criticized for a lack of VAR at the tournament. Brazil coach Arthur Elias echoed his players' concerns over the warm-up conditions. "We shouldn't have to demand that those responsible for football do their job, just as the players do on the pitch and I do as a coach," he said. "The issue of warm-ups worries me a lot ... This is crucial for the players' health and for the match, because when both teams don't warm up on the pitch, they take longer to get going."

Copa América Femenina alters practice rules following outcry from Brazil
Copa América Femenina alters practice rules following outcry from Brazil

Yahoo

time10 hours ago

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  • Yahoo

Copa América Femenina alters practice rules following outcry from Brazil

CONMEBOL, South American football's governing body, has advised teams competing in Copa América Femenina that all players will now have access to pitches for pre-game warmups, according to a memo reviewed by The Athletic. The message went out to teams Thursday night, following widespread criticism the previous day from Brazilian players, including Marta, the six-time FIFA Player of the Year, over tournament regulations requiring players to warm up in a small, indoor area alongside their opponents. 'From now on, in addition to the goalkeepers who already had a warm-up period on the field for 15 minutes, the possibility will be enabled so that the field players can also warm up on the field of play during the same period of time,' the memo said. 'After an extensive evaluation of the state of the playing fields of the competition stadiums so far and also considering the feedback received from some participating teams, CONMEBOL has decided to implement an adjustment in the pre-match operations.' The mid-tournament change comes after players publicly criticized the confederation and organizers in Ecuador over warm-up conditions at the tournament, which is considered the premier event in South American women's football. Images have circulated on social media, with a video posted by Dibradoras, a Brazilian media company that covers women's sports, showing Brazilian and Bolivian players warming up together in a confined space ahead of their Wednesday night match. The tournament implemented the original system to prevent damage to the pitch at Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda Stadium, which hosted back-to-back games on Wednesday. 'It's been a long time since I played in a tournament here in South America, and we're saddened by these situations,' Marta, 39, told the Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte. '(CONMEBOL) demand performance from the athletes and a high level of work, but we also demand a high level of organization. We have the right to demand organization. 'This situation is really disruptive. There wasn't enough space for both teams, but both wanted to be there to prepare. I really don't understand why we can't warm up on the field. This is still a problem for us because it's very hot here, with the altitude. We hope CONMEBOL reverses some of the issues and improves things.' Brazil's head coach, Arthur Elias, previously indicated that this setup limited his ability to evaluate players before deciding on his starting 11. This was partly why 25-year-old Kerolin was absent from Brazil's lineup in their opening game against Venezuela. The Manchester City forward, who was the NWSL's Most Valuable Player in 2023, went on to score a hat-trick in Brazil's 6-0 win over Bolivia. 'Unfortunately, we are in a competition where the teams don't warm up on the field,' Elias said of Kerolin's initial absence. 'That is, they don't warm up football, they warm up other movements. … It's more or less the size of this room. We can only warm up the starters. We can't even warm up the reserves. 'These are not gestures that are part of the game. There's not much exchange of passes, there's no intensity that you can achieve because the space is small, so they don't warm up as the football player has to warm up to practice.' Brazilian midfielder Ary Borges, who plays for the NWSL's Racing Louisville FC, echoed similar criticism following Brazil's win against Bolivia, directly calling on CONMEBOL president Alejandro Domínguez for improvements. Borges shared her grievances, including the lack of a video assistant referee (VAR) system in the group stage, with commentator and former player Francielle Alberto. 'We are playing in a competition that counts for a place in the Olympics … and we don't have VAR in the games, we can't step onto the pitch in a game against Venezuela without knowing what the pitch (is) like,' Borges said, 'Worst of all, (we are) warming up on a synthetic pitch, (over) cement, within a space of 10, 15 meters, stinking of paint, because it looks like they painted the stadium there two days, one day before. 'So, it's very difficult, because last year we had a men's Copa América at good times, in good stadiums and we see … this disregard for women's football and it's a shame.' In speaking to Globo Esporte, Borges added, 'Ask (Domínguez) if he could warm up in a 5 to 10 meter space that smells of paint. I think we had the example of the Men's Copa América, with a huge structure. Why is the women's tournament having this kind of thing?' Brazil is the defending champion of the Copa América Femenina title and is an 8-time winner of the competition. This summer's spectacle is of increased significance with the 2027 women's World Cup coming to South America for the first time, with Brazil serving as tournament hosts. This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Brazil, Women's Soccer, Copa America 2025 The Athletic Media Company

How to Watch Argentina vs Chile: Live Stream 2025 Copa América Femenina, TV Channel
How to Watch Argentina vs Chile: Live Stream 2025 Copa América Femenina, TV Channel

Newsweek

time10 hours ago

  • Sport
  • Newsweek

How to Watch Argentina vs Chile: Live Stream 2025 Copa América Femenina, TV Channel

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Group A play in the 2025 Copa América Femenina continues Friday with Argentina taking on Chile. Entering the day, both teams have played and won exactly one game in this tournament, with Chile in second in the group because of a better goal differential. Tune in to FOX Sports 2 on Friday to see what happens when these two nations meet. Argentina's defender #15 Maria Bonsegundo celebrates after scoring a goal during the Women's Copa America 2025 football match between Uruguay and Argentina at the Independiente del Valle complex in Quito on July 15, 2025. Argentina's defender #15 Maria Bonsegundo celebrates after scoring a goal during the Women's Copa America 2025 football match between Uruguay and Argentina at the Independiente del Valle complex in Quito on July 15, 2025. Photo by ARMANDO PRADO/AFP via Getty Images How to Watch Argentina vs Chile Date: Friday, July 18, 2025 Time: 7:55 PM EDT Channel: FOX Sports 2 Location: Estadio Banco Guayaquil Stream: Fubo (Try for free) Argentina defeated Uruguay 1-0 in the team's only match so far in this tournament, with Florencia Bonsegundo scoring the only goal of the match in the 76th minute. Argentina is trying to continue its streak of making the semifinals in every Copa América Femenina it's participated in, including a 2006 championship. Chile scored a big 3-0 win over Peru earlier in this tournament. After a scoreless first half, the Chilean side turned up the offense and finally struck through with a 62nd-minute goal from Pamela Cabezas. In 2022, Chile finished fifth in this tournament. It has advanced to the semifinals four times, with second-place results in 1991 and 2018. Live stream the Copa América Femenina on Fubo this year. With games airing on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2, you'll have a chance to watch many of the top women's soccer players in the world compete in the event, which takes place in Ecuador. In 2022, Brazil won its eighth title in this event while Colombia finished second. Live stream the Argentina vs Chile match on Fubo: Start your free trial now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.

Copa América Femenina alters practice rules following outcry from Brazil
Copa América Femenina alters practice rules following outcry from Brazil

New York Times

time10 hours ago

  • Sport
  • New York Times

Copa América Femenina alters practice rules following outcry from Brazil

CONMEBOL, South American football's governing body, has advised teams competing in Copa América Femenina that all players will now have access to pitches for pre-game warmups, according to a memo reviewed by The Athletic. The message went out to teams Thursday night, following widespread criticism the previous day from Brazilian players, including Marta, the six-time FIFA Player of the Year, over tournament regulations requiring players to warm up in a small, indoor area alongside their opponents. Advertisement 'From now on, in addition to the goalkeepers who already had a warm-up period on the field for 15 minutes, the possibility will be enabled so that the field players can also warm up on the field of play during the same period of time,' the memo said. 'After an extensive evaluation of the state of the playing fields of the competition stadiums so far and also considering the feedback received from some participating teams, CONMEBOL has decided to implement an adjustment in the pre-match operations.' The mid-tournament change comes after players publicly criticized the confederation and organizers in Ecuador over warm-up conditions at the tournament, which is considered the premier event in South American women's football. Images have circulated on social media, with a video posted by Dibradoras, a Brazilian media company that covers women's sports, showing Brazilian and Bolivian players warming up together in a confined space ahead of their Wednesday night match. Pode isso, Conmebol? Tivemos acesso a imagens do espaço onde a @SelecaoFeminina aqueceu antes de entrar em campo para o jogo contra a Bolívia na Copa América. Dividindo um 'puxadinho' com as adversárias, as jogadoras ficaram espremidas fazendo as atividades + — Dibradoras (@dibradoras) July 16, 2025 The tournament implemented the original system to prevent damage to the pitch at Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda Stadium, which hosted back-to-back games on Wednesday. 'It's been a long time since I played in a tournament here in South America, and we're saddened by these situations,' Marta, 39, told the Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte. '(CONMEBOL) demand performance from the athletes and a high level of work, but we also demand a high level of organization. We have the right to demand organization. 'This situation is really disruptive. There wasn't enough space for both teams, but both wanted to be there to prepare. I really don't understand why we can't warm up on the field. This is still a problem for us because it's very hot here, with the altitude. We hope CONMEBOL reverses some of the issues and improves things.' Advertisement Brazil's head coach, Arthur Elias, previously indicated that this setup limited his ability to evaluate players before deciding on his starting 11. This was partly why 25-year-old Kerolin was absent from Brazil's lineup in their opening game against Venezuela. The Manchester City forward, who was the NWSL's Most Valuable Player in 2023, went on to score a hat-trick in Brazil's 6-0 win over Bolivia. 'Unfortunately, we are in a competition where the teams don't warm up on the field,' Elias said of Kerolin's initial absence. 'That is, they don't warm up football, they warm up other movements. … It's more or less the size of this room. We can only warm up the starters. We can't even warm up the reserves. 'These are not gestures that are part of the game. There's not much exchange of passes, there's no intensity that you can achieve because the space is small, so they don't warm up as the football player has to warm up to practice.' Brazilian midfielder Ary Borges, who plays for the NWSL's Racing Louisville FC, echoed similar criticism following Brazil's win against Bolivia, directly calling on CONMEBOL president Alejandro Domínguez for improvements. Borges shared her grievances, including the lack of a video assistant referee (VAR) system in the group stage, with commentator and former player Francielle Alberto. 'We are playing in a competition that counts for a place in the Olympics … and we don't have VAR in the games, we can't step onto the pitch in a game against Venezuela without knowing what the pitch (is) like,' Borges said, 'Worst of all, (we are) warming up on a synthetic pitch, (over) cement, within a space of 10, 15 meters, stinking of paint, because it looks like they painted the stadium there two days, one day before. 'So, it's very difficult, because last year we had a men's Copa América at good times, in good stadiums and we see … this disregard for women's football and it's a shame.' Advertisement In speaking to Globo Esporte, Borges added, 'Ask (Domínguez) if he could warm up in a 5 to 10 meter space that smells of paint. I think we had the example of the Men's Copa América, with a huge structure. Why is the women's tournament having this kind of thing?' Brazil is the defending champion of the Copa América Femenina title and is an 8-time winner of the competition. This summer's spectacle is of increased significance with the 2027 women's World Cup coming to South America for the first time, with Brazil serving as tournament hosts. (Photo of Marta: Franklin Jacome / Getty Images)

Marta hopes to lead Brazil to a Copa América Femenina title after coming out of retirement
Marta hopes to lead Brazil to a Copa América Femenina title after coming out of retirement

Washington Post

time12 hours ago

  • Sport
  • Washington Post

Marta hopes to lead Brazil to a Copa América Femenina title after coming out of retirement

It was just a year ago when Marta left the Olympic final with tears in her eyes, emotionally marking the end of a storied career with the Brazilian national soccer team. Turns out, the six-time world player of the year wasn't quite finished. The 39-year-old forward has un-retired and is playing for Brazil at the Copa América Femenina in Ecuador. The Brazilians have won eight titles in the premier women's tournament for South America.

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