Brazilian star Neymar was ruled out of Copa America just over a week before the opening match after limping out of a friendly against Qatar with the untimely injury.

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.

After Lionel Messi tasted yet more international heartbreak with Argentina at the Copa America , his scoring record on the big stage has once again come under scrutiny.

He may have won the Champions League last season, but Alisson Becker learned a few crucial lessons along the way. After being beaten by Lionel Messi once, amends have been made.

Edison Flores, Yoshimar Yotun and Paolo Guerrero all found the back of the net to put an end to Chile's dream of a third consecutive title and set up a final against hosts Brazil in Rio on Sunday.

Chile were knocked out of the Copa America in the semi-finals with a 3-0 defeat by Peru, and Eduardo Vargas' misery was compounded when he missed a late penalty.

Alisson will become the first goalkeeper to win three Golden Gloves in one season having kept five clean sheets in the Copa America. No other goalkeeper can catch him with the final still to play.

The FIFA Women's World Cup Final between the US and the Netherlands takes place on Sunday - but the game may not make TV rating history on its own.

Gabriel Jesus raged after being sent off in the Copa America final win over Peru and burst into tears on the steps of the Maracana. 

The 25-year-old Juventus star netted Argentina's second goal against Chile in the 22nd minute as they won 2-1, with Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero scoring the opener.

Edu is closing in on the technical director job at Arsenal after Brazil appointed Juninho to replace him as their general coordinator.

Brazilian right-back Daniel Alves is on his way to Europe to listen to offers, according to globoesporte.globo.com. He willl consider his options after his contract with PSG expired.

Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign emerging Japanese talent Hiroki Abe from Kashima Antlers, the J-League club said on Friday.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been banned for one game and fined £1,200 after being sent off against Chile in the Copa America third-place playoff earlier this month.

Suarez was put through a rigorous sandpit routine on his own as he attended his first session back at Barcelona's Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper training base on Friday.

Lionel Messi has suffered another injury setback and will almost certainly be out of Barcelona's La Liga fixture with Osasuna at the weekend. Messi has struggled for fitness since suffering a calf injury.

The Brazilian midfielder booked his wedding for July after expecting to be included in Brazil's Copa America squad. However, he was dropped by Brazil after a disappointing debut Premier League season.

Bring an image of Brazil to your mind and it is almost certain you will think of free-flowing attacking moves, samba skills and jogo bonito. Not debates about defensive midfielders.

Marcos Rojo hopes to come back and revive his Manchester United career after his loan spell at Estudiantes, says manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The Duke of Cambridge has been made the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. It comes as his brother gets set to begin his life away from the monarchy.

Prince William appeared upbeat as he arrived at Everton Football Club in Liverpool today.

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.

British socialite Rose Astor, whose husband Hugh van Cutsem is a friend of both Prince William and Harry, has branded MailOnline readers 'really mean' in an interview with The Times.

The Duchess of Corwall faced a battle with the icy winds as she arrived at a food market in Leicester today.

The Duke of Cambridge looked jovial today as he chatted and laughed with guests at the Metropolitan and City Police Orphans Fund's 150th Anniversary reception at St James's Palace in London.

Charles, Camilla, William and Kate came together for a visit to the new Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, Loughborough, in their first official outing as a foursome since 2011.

Prince William, 38, was caught on camera celebrating when his football team Aston Villa scored against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

It will be the first time the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have appeared with the royal family since their bombshell Megxit announcement in January, and their last before they quit royal life.

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.

The Duke of Cambridge was speaking to locals while he and Kate spent quality time together outside Dublin and enjoyed a romantic clifftop walk on the Howth peninsula yesterday.

A source told People magazine that Prince Harry, 35, and Prince William's, 38, once-close relationship had been 'forever changed', with the Duke of Sussex focused on his future with Meghan.

Ben Baker, a wealthy American, forged such close links with the Irish Guards that an annual trophy awarded to cadets was named in his honour.

The Duke of Cambridge, who flew as a medic for two years until 2017, has privately suggested he misses it.

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.

The milestone for Madonna, pictured in an Instagram post on her birthday, has made Liz Jones wonder whether having Botox and allowing a surgeon inside our faces is not a little bit sad.

It is the ultimate irony – bailiffs knocking on the door of Wonga, the payday loan company. There is no place in a just society for a company that charges interest of up to 1,311 per cent.

Whatever the truth about allegations of sexual harassment and racism – both of which Sir Philip Green vehemently denies – there was never any shadow of a doubt he was a bully, says LIZ JONES.

During a bush tucker trial on Wednesday night, something snapped, and the synthetic wool was pulled from my eyes. Holly and Dec doubled up and laughed as animals’ private parts were eaten.

'During a visit to One25, a charity which helps female sex workers in Bristol, Meghan did something very strange indeed. On each banana, she carefully inked a self-help message,' writes Jones.

Dior at the V&A has drawn crowds and accolades, but the Mary Quant retrospective in the gallery next door is the first to make me shed tears.

Having owned every issue of Vogue published since September 1977, as well as having devoured numerous books on the subject, I had thought I was an expert.

She isn't afraid to experiment with her look, having raised eyebrows with her unusual red carpet ensemble at the Logie Awards in 2017.

She's often compared to Kim Kardashian due to their remarkably similar looks.

Rebecca Harding didn't hold anything back when she posted a video of boyfriend Andy Lee in the shower to her Instagram Stories on Sunday.

Richard Wilkins was hard at work at the 2019 Logie Awards on Sunday evening. 

Married At First Sight's Martha Kalifatidis has made even more enemies after attending at the Logie Awards on Sunday night.

On Sunday, Sri Lankan born Melbourne-based stand-up comedian Dilruk Jayasinha used his presenting role as an opportunity to ask for work on stage.

Studio 10's Kerri-Anne Kennerley unleashed on controversial Gold Logie winner Tom Gleeson on Monday, branding him a 'wimp' for pulling out of an interview with the program at the eleventh hour.