Philippe Coutinho scored a quickfire double as hosts Brazil kicked off their Copa America campaign with a 3-0 victory over Bolivia.

The five-time world champions failed to make it out of the group stages.

Chile beat Argentina 4-1 on penalties on home soil last night to win their first ever Copa America title.

Around the Argentina base in Santiago, there’s not much of a sense they’re on the brink of history, that they are “one little step” — as Leo Messi put it — from ending a 22-year wait for a trophy.

The Tour De France begins this weekend in Utrecht while elsewhere around in the globe and in Ireland it's crunch time, with an epic four finals to look forward to in our weekend of sporting action.

Angel Di Maria scored twice and Lionel Messi was in inspired form as Argentina made it into the Copa America final with a 6-1 hammering of Paraguay.

Chile overcame Peru to book their place in the Copa America last night, thanks to this long-range beauty from Eduardo Vargas.

Substitute Carlos Tevez scored the decisive spot kick as Argentina earned a penalty shootout victory over Colombia in Vina del Mar to seal their place in the Copa America semi-finals.

Liverpool are keeping a close eye on the Copa America as they pursue their interest in South American trio Roberto Firmino, Carlos Bacca and Salomon Rondon.

If you feel you’ve had enough sun and need to retire indoors for a spell, there is plenty of sporting action on the box to keep you interested.

Colombia got their Copa America campaign up and running with a 1-0 victory over Brazil in Group C last night.

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It really is shocking!

Venezuela coach Cesar Farias has criticised Paraguay for making fun of his team at the conclusion of last night's Copa America semi-final.

Brazil 3 Argentina 0

Argentina 6 Ecuador 1

Mexico 2 Uruguay 2