Copa America happening in Brazil about ‘money and political stance’ - Ale Moreno | ESPN FC

Gab Marcotti and Alejandro Moreno weigh in on all the latest surrounding Copa America this summer.

0:00 Recapping Brazil’s 2-0 win vs. Ecuador in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying, courtesy of goals from Richarlison and Neymar.
1:10 Casemiro’s comments about Copa America.
2:50 CONMEBOL’s role in this summer’s tournament.
3:55 Will Copa America still go in just over a week’s time?
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[clovisLmo]

I am Brazilian and Alejandro Moreno's comment is spot on. He describes in a concise way exactly what is happening.

[ironandbad]

This isnt simply a political stance of the government, its a political stance of everyone, including the players, the confederation, the president, the media and the coach Tite. Covid is the least they worry about, its a dispute about ideological views and power.

[MrStarvingwriter]

They could have easily hosted this in the US without a fuss. Literally tons of stadiums that won't be related to the Gold Cup are available.

[himanshurajdev]

Is it a big deal if it doesn't happen? It happened in 2015, 2016 and 2019.

[bobbywrtm]

Brazil will be new India if they held Copa America there

[pahakuutti]

The tourney is either going to be farcical or cancelled. Nothing new when it comes to Copa America then. Still haven't even been able to figure out how often the Copa is played. I bet its got something to with lap years and the Mayan calendar.

[anisagovic]

Well If people are dying it's not very sensible from players to play. Boycott not just from Brazil squad but also solidarity from other teams. Horrible leader is not about left wing or right wing its about people lives at stake

[kuhanraj]

Alejrando moreno is one of the best pundits ever.. All points spot on

[CharleyOlivesss]

Isn't Brazil doing bad with Covid also like Argentina?

[greatestanalyser]

When is anything related to football nowadays not about money and politics?

[adamw]

Would be awesome to combine both Copa America and the Gold Cup to create a meaningful tournament

[SBSA]

Ale is spot on here! Public health and safety is at stake here.

[samueldejulio]

“Why don’t they host it in the US?” Yeah, then why don’t they host it in Germany or China?

[runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Man seeing that Start times for games have already been announced for Copa America I don't think it will get finished. I honestly don't know why Comebol didn't try to get Peru, Chile or Bolivia to host the tournament. Why Brazil out of all places? Pfft

[icicestparismaxwell]

postpone to 2023, it makes sense and they are used to having the tournaments 2 years in a row.

[FefAdrian]

Ecuador wins that if they ever have a creative player on the field.

[estonian]

better pause these tournaments and let people relax, recover, heal

[bzizou]

Push it back and build the infrastructure in Haiti and DR host it there next year!

[himanshurajdev]

2015- Got suspended halfway
2016: Didn't play to be fit for Olympics
2019: Injured
2021:Fit but tournament will probably get canceled
Will Neymar ever play in Copa America?

[devinhalim]

Players refused that, Players who Will play this tournament, how an earth this tournament gonna happen