Brazil confirms the organization of the international football competition

President Jair Bolsonaro and his chief of staff confirmed, Tuesday 1er June, that Brazil will organize the Copa America, which will kick off on June 13, after Colombia and Argentina withdrew for health reasons.

“Brazil will host the Copa America”said Bolsonaro, assuring that at least four of the country’s 27 states were ready to host meetings. His chief of staff Luiz Eduardo Ramos, who sowed doubt on Monday saying nothing was decided yet, tweeted: “Confirmed: the Copa America will take place in Brazil. “

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The World with AFP

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