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The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Brazil Stars Slam Copa America Over Poor Warm-Up Areas
BRAZILIAN players, including six-time FIFA Player of the Year Marta, have criticised CONMEBOL and the organisers of the Women's Copa America in Ecuador for requiring teams to warm-up in confined indoor areas rather than on the pitch Images circulated on social media, before Brazil's dominant victory over Bolivia in their second Group B match on Tuesday, showed players from both teams warming up side-by-side in a confined area at the Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda Stadium. According to the tournament regulations, the measure was implemented to prevent damage to the pitch, which hosts two matches in a day during the group stage. Marta, who returned from international retirement to participate in the continental tournament, voiced her frustration over the situation. '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 Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte. 'Athletes are expected to perform well and work hard, but we also have to demand a high level of organisation. '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.' Coach Arthur Elias echoed Marta's concerns, emphasizing that the conditions pose risks to players. '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.' Midfielder Ary Borges directed criticism at CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez, highlighting the disparity between men's and women's tournaments. 'Even amateur matches are better organised than what we have here. Ask Alejandro if he could warm-up in a space measuring five or 10 metres and smelling of paint,' she said. 'I think we had an example of this with the Men's Copa America, with its huge infrastructure. Why is the women's tournament having to deal with this kind of thing? 'This is something he needs to address, as president. I think we deserve better.' CONMEBOL did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Reuters- REUTERS
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- 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."
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Brazil players slam CONMEBOL over Women's Copa America warm-up conditions
BUENOS AIRES: Brazilian players, including six-time FIFA Player of the Year Marta, have criticised CONMEBOL and the organisers of the Women's Copa America in Ecuador for requiring teams to warm-up in confined indoor areas rather than on the pitch Images circulated on social media, before Brazil's dominant victory over Bolivia in their second Group B match on Tuesday, showed players from both teams warming up side-by-side in a confined area at the Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda Stadium. According to the tournament regulations, the measure was implemented to prevent damage to the pitch, which hosts two matches in a day during the group stage. Marta, who returned from international retirement to participate in the continental tournament, voiced her frustration over the situation. "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 Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte. "Athletes are expected to perform well and work hard, but we also have to demand a high level of organisation. "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." Coach Arthur Elias echoed Marta's concerns, emphasizing that the conditions pose risks to players. "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." Midfielder Ary Borges directed criticism at CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez, highlighting the disparity between men's and women's tournaments. "Even amateur matches are better organised than what we have here. Ask Alejandro if he could warm-up in a space measuring five or 10 metres and smelling of paint," she said. "I think we had an example of this with the Men's Copa America, with its huge infrastructure. Why is the women's tournament having to deal with this kind of thing? "This is something he needs to address, as president. I think we deserve better."
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Indoor warmups: Brazil players slam CONMEBOL over Women's Copa America conditions
Brazilian players, including six-time FIFA Player of the Year Marta, have criticised CONMEBOL and the organisers of the Women's Copa America in Ecuador for requiring teams to warm up in confined indoor areas rather than on the pitch. Images circulated on social media, before Brazil's dominant victory over Bolivia in their second Group B match on Tuesday, showed players from both teams warming up side-by-side in a confined area at the Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda Stadium. According to the tournament regulations, the measure was implemented to prevent damage to the pitch, which hosts two matches in a day during the group stage. Marta, who returned from international retirement to participate in the continental tournament, voiced her frustration over the situation. '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 Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte. 'Athletes are expected to perform well and work hard, but we also have to demand a high level of organisation. 'There wasn't enough space for both teams, but both wanted to prepare. I 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.' ALSO READ: Women's Euro 2025: England beats Sweden in nervy penalty shootout to set up semifinal date with Italy Coach Arthur Elias echoed Marta's concerns, emphasising that the conditions pose risks to players. '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.' Midfielder Ary Borges directed criticism at CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez, highlighting the disparity between men's and women's tournaments. 'Even amateur matches are better organised than what we have here. Ask Alejandro if he could warm up in a space measuring five or 10 metres and smelling of paint,' she said. 'I think we had an example of this with the Men's Copa America, with its huge infrastructure. Why is the women's tournament having to deal with this kind of thing? 'This is something he needs to address, as president. I think we deserve better.' CONMEBOL did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Reuters.
Arab News
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Botafogo sack manager Paiva after Club World Cup exit
SAO POALO: Botafogo have sacked manager Renato Paiva following their Club World Cup exit, the Brazilian club said, despite his side beating Champions League winners Paris St. Germain earlier in the competition. Paiva's team went out at the last 16 stage with a 1-0 loss after extra-time to fellow-Brazilian club Palmeiras, and the manager has paid the price after just four months in charge. Botafogo grabbed the spotlight at the Club World Cup when they beat PSG 1-0 in the group stage, having earlier defeated Seattle Sounders, and they advanced as Group B runners-up despite a 1-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid. 'The Club thanks Paiva and his assistants for their services to Botafogo over the last few months,' a club statement on social media said. 'Particularly for the historic victory against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup and the qualification for the round of 16 of the (Copa) Libertadores and Copa do Brasil.' Paiva said he was shocked by the club's decision. 'I don't want to talk at the moment, there will be time for that. All I can say is that I'm shocked, and the staff and players are open-mouthed about the decision,' he told Globo Esporte.
