Published 3 years ago

Copa America: Brazil's top court allows tournament to go ahead despite COVID

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The Copa America football tournament has been given the go-ahead to kick off in Brazil despite high numbers of COVID-19 cases in the country.

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BBC News

Court rules Copa America can proceed

The Copa America, which is set to start on Sunday, can go ahead in Brazil, the country's Supreme Court decides.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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CTV News

Brazil's top court dismisses bids to block Copa America

Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday rejected two of three injunctions sought to prevent the Copa America soccer tournament being held in the country because of the coronavirus pandemic.

3 years ago·Canada

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NDTV

Brazil's Supreme Court Allows Copa America To Go Ahead

In an extraordinary virtual session, a majority of the high court's 11 justices decided against plaintiffs who argued the Copa America posed an unacceptable health risk.

3 years ago·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

Brazil's top court allows Copa America despite virus worries

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Supreme Court on Thursday gave its go-ahead for the Copa America soccer tournament to kick off here despite the country's alarming COVID-19 figures. The unanimous vote by the 11 justices provides relief for President Jair Bolsonaro and tournament organizers in Brazil, which is hosting the event after the withdrawal of Colombia and Argentina.

3 years ago·United States

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3 years ago·Malaysia

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IBTimes

Brazil Supreme Court allows Copa America to go ahead

Many players and coaches have criticized the event, including Uruguay's Luis Suarez, Argentina's Sergio "Kun" Aguero and the entire Brazilian national team.

3 years ago·United States

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