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    Vancouver Whitecaps players fall ill after Mexico final; Canada coach suggests possible poisoning

    Jesse Marsch, Canada's national soccer team coach, expressed his concern after several Vancouver Whitecaps players fell ill following their CONCACAF Champions Cup final in Mexico. The team reported gastrointestinal symptoms upon returning, raising worries about player availability for upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Marsch is monitoring the situation and considering adjustments to the lineup, emphasizing player health and recovery.

    Uruguay take third place at Copa America but Bielsa far from satisfied

    Uruguay, led by Marcelo Bielsa, secured a 4-3 penalty win over 48th-ranked Canada in Copa America's third place match after Luis Suarez's stoppage-time equalizer. Bielsa admitted Uruguay's underperformance due to player fatigue. Despite Canada's inexperience, Coach Jesse Marsch highlighted their tactical execution and ability to dominate play against the seasoned Uruguayan side.

    Gregg Berhalter fired as U.S. men's soccer coach after Copa America first-round exit

    Gregg Berhalter was fired from his role as U.S. men's soccer coach after only 10 months into his second stint, following doubts raised by the team's disappointing first-round exit from the Copa America. Berhalter took full responsibility for the performance and expressed confidence in the team's potential for the 2026 World Cup. The search for a new coach is underway, with several high-profile candidates being considered.

    Lionel Messi's 109th goal leads defending champion Argentina over Canada 2-0 and into Copa America final

    Messi redirected Enzo Fernández’s shot following a poor Ismaël Koné clearance in off the face of Crépeau from 4 yards in the 51st for his first goal of the tournament. Messi has 28 goals in his last 25 matches for Argentina and 14 in Copa America play, three shy of the record. He has scored against 38 different nations.

    Argentina see off Canada to reach Copa America final

    Canada, who surprised many by reaching the last four in their first Copa America appearance, can take great credit for their run in the tournament but Messi and company were simply a step too far. Jesse Marsch's side had progressed by hitting teams with high-energy football straight out of the gate but after an early opening for left-winger Jacob Shaffelburg, who fired wide after cutting in from the flank, the South Americans took control and never gave it up.

    Canada beat Venezuela on penalties to reach Copa America semi-finals

    Copa America debutants Canada will face Argentina in New Jersey on Tuesday for a chance to play in the July 14 final. The semi-final will be a rematch of the tournament's opener, in which the defending champions Argentina claimed a 2-0 win. The North American side became the fourth CONCACAF team to reach the semi-finals of Copa America, after Mexico, Honduras and the United States.

    The Economic Times
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