Paraguay

Roque Santa Cruz Cantero The perception Lionel Messi does not shine for Argentina is wrong but he must win a title to be accepted, Roque Santa Cruz tells Omnisport.

Juan Osorio Arbeláez Former Mexico tactician Juan Carlos Osorio has ended speculation over his future by agreeing to become Paraguay's new coach.

Óscar Tabárez Oscar Tabarez is unlikely to take the shackles off Uruguay against Paraguay, according to striker Diego Rolan.

Fabian Balbuena insists Paraguay are not at the Copa America to make up the numbers, adding they should be "fine" against Costa Rica.

Gerardo Martino Gerardo Martino said it will be tough for him to face his old team Paraguay in the Copa America semi-finals on Tuesday.

José Pekerman Colombia's search for a new coach has begun after Jose Pekerman – in the role since January 2012 – announced he is leaving.

Roque Santa Cruz Cantero Paraguay will face Costa Rica, Colombia and the United States next month without 31-year-old forward Lucas Barrios.

Gerardo Martino Argentina made it two games in World Cup qualifying without a victory and Gerardo Martino lamented their lack of success against Paraguay.

Daniel Alves da Silva Dunga admits Brazil's situation in World Cup qualifying is not ideal, but says the Selecao have faced tough tasks in the past.

Kendall Waston Manley Costa Rica and Paraguay were unable to be separated as they played out a 0-0 draw in the Copa America Centenario.