Among Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's growing list of problems at Manchester United last season was the misfiring Alexis Sanchez. However he has finally scored his first goal in 144 days to end his drought.

With the season now over for most, football stars from across Europe are jetting off on their summer holidays. A host of players are finally enjoying some time away from the pitch.

Bolivia scored their first goal in five games but it was not enough to give them their first Copa America point as Peru came from behind to win 3-1 in their Group A game in Rio de Janeiro.

A late goal from Crystal Palace target Duvan Zapata, his second in two games, gave Colombia a 1-0 win over Qatar and ensured their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa America.

Argentina are staring at an embarrassing exit from the Copa America after drawing 1-1 with Paraguay on Wednesday. Lionel Messi and Co are bottom of their group and play Qatar in their last game.

Uruguay twice came from behind to draw 2-2 against a superb Japan side in the Copa America with the help of two questionable refereeing decisions and will have to wait to book a quarter-final place.

Alexis Sanchez admitted he is 'always playing happy' for his country Chile in what could be perceived as a dig at Man United after overcoming a twisted ankle to score their Copa America winner.

An impressive double from striker Darwin Machis helped Venezuela book their place in the Copa America quarter-finals with a comfortable 3-1 win over Bolivia on Saturday.

Colombia enjoyed victory over Paraguay despite fielding a second-string side to make it a clean sweep of wins in their Copa America group stage campaign

Lionel Messi might be Argentina's - and Barcelona's - all-time record goalscorer, but fans were quick to mock the all-time great after he missed an easy chance for his country in Copa America.

Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani scored a late winner to stun reigning champions Chile in Rio on Monday night. Jonathan Rodriguez's cross from the left by the forward in the 82nd minute.

After a slow start, Copa America 2019 in Brazil has finally heated up after a pulsating round of final group-stage matches. VAR and penalty shoot-outs mean the drama is set to continue in the last eight.

Lionel Messi (left) and Sergio Aguerro (right) cut relaxed figures as Argentina prepared for their Copa America quarter-final clash with Venezuela.

Everton striker Richarlison was left out of Brazil's Copa America quarter-final with Paraguay on Thursday amid concerns the attacker has contracted mumps.

His performances have caught the attention of the Catalan giants, who are now preparing to pay his £100m release cause to bring him to the Nou Camp, according to Corriere dello Sport.

Arsenal have completed the signing of Brazilian 18-year-old Gabriel Martinelli. The youngster is one of the most promising talents in his homeland and bases his game on Cristiano Ronaldo.  

Chile vs Peru on Wednesday doesn't carry the same sporting rivalry as Brazil vs. Argentina, but it brings together two nations with off-the-field quarrels dating to the 19th Century.

TOM SANDERSON AT THE MARACANA: In front of 70,000 revellers at the Maracana, Brazil prolonged their record of having won the Copa America each time they have hosted.

Dani Alves moved his trophy tally into the forties on Sunday night when he lifted the Copa America in front of a rocking Maracana crowd.

Lionel Messi has been recuperating on a family holiday after the disappointment of Argentina's Copa America semi-final defeat by Brazil.

According to Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte , Arsenal's new technical director Edu has held talks with Everton's agent Gilmar Veloz to assess whether a move to the Emirates is feasible.

The 23-year-old played an integral role in Brazil's Copa America success this summer and has attracted interest from several clubs, including Everton.

Lionel Messi will not feature for Argentina again this year after receiving a three-month suspension and a £41,000 fine following his controversial comments about Copa America.

The Brazilian sealed his country's Copa America triumph on home soil with the third goal in their 3-1 victory over Peru in the final at the Maracana Stadium in July.

Peru would have been looking to achieve some measure of revenge when they came up against Tite's team on Tuesday evening after losing 3-1 to them in the competition's showpiece in July.

Italy are eager to convince Arsenal prospect Gabriel Martinelli to represent them instead of Brazil. Martinelli was born in Brazil and was called up to a training camp ahead of the Copa America.

Lionel Messi rarely needs a second invitation to score but that is exactly what he got as he scored from the rebound of his missed penalty to ensure Argentina beat Brazil out in Saudi Arabia.

Lionel Messi praised Argentina's work ethic after scoring the winner in a 1-0 win over Brazil on his return to international football following a three-month ban for criticising CONMEBOL.

This summer's Copa America has been postponed 12 months to 2021 amid fears over the spread of the coronavirus. The tournament in Argentina and Colombia has been pushed back.

Manfred Goldberg, 89, born in Kassel, Germany, accompanied the Cambridges on their tour of the Stutthof concentration camp in July 2017, and told People Kate was emotional.

The Cambridges will kick off a day of engagements in South Wales next week with a visit to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) Lifeboat station to learn about the  24-hour rescue service.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were seen awkwardly laughing during Sunday night's BAFTA ceremony after Margot Robbie joked about Megxit during an acceptance speech.

Kate Middleton, 38, sported Beulah London's £95 pink and red Shibani scarf for her outing to South Wales with Prince William, 37, yesterday. It is once again available to buy online.

The Duchess of Cambridge paid tribute to late designer Alexander McQueen today on the 10th anniversary of his death while attending an engagement in Loughborough.

Fans have gone wild over the signatures of Prince Charles, Camilla, Prince William and Kate Middleton, after they took part in their first joint royal engagement in nine years yesterday.

The Duke of Cambridge's impassioned message was shown at the Fire Fight Australia charity concert at Sydney's ANZ Stadium on Sunday night, in addition to its international broadcast.

The 51-year-old Danish royal sustained a 'minor injury' to his left shoulder on the slopes at Verbier in Switzerland last week. He is being treated at a highly specialised hospital in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could earn over £85,000 per post as part of their bid to become financially independent, boasting almost twice the earning power of Prince William and Kate.

Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, posted to their Instagram account SussexRoyal to mark the nation's holiday, which celebrates the patron saint of Wales.

The Duchess of Cambridge, 38, selected a glitzy pair of daisy-shaped diamond earrings worth £17,300 as she arrived for her first official visit to the Republic of Ireland earlier today.

Kate Middleton, 38, stepped out in a stylish green gown by designer Alessandra Rich as she arrived in Dublin alongside Prince William, 37, ahead of their three-day visit to Ireland.

Isabella 'Bellie' Branson, 40, celebrated her birthday last week in Bali with her husband Sir Richard Branson's son Sam and sister Cressida Bonas. But who is the glamorous 40-year-old?

Aides are 'thinking outside the box' in order to help the royal family, who are scattered across the UK, adjust to working digitally during the coronavirus crisis, a source told Vanity Fair.

The UK's newest NHS Nightingale hospital has opened in Sunderland today, less than 24 hours after the flagship facility in the Capital was mothballed.

Kai lived in a 6ft by 9ft cage since being snatched as a cub from his mother, but this week he was let out of his cage for the first time at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster.

All eyes were on Strictly’s naughty couple – comedian Seann Walsh and his professional partner Katya Jones – as they took to the floor for the first time since that kiss.

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He is Australia's favourite gardener and is nominated for the Gold Logie.

He is regarded as one of Australia's best comedians.

She's shed an incredible 10kg since signing on as a celebrity ambassador for Weight Watchers.