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The proceedings for the 2014 mega event officially kicked off in an event in Rio de Janeiro.

The final of the month-long tournament in 2014 is scheduled for July 13.

Thiago Alcantara scored in each half to help Barca beat Bayern Munich 2-0.

India need a win by 3-0 margin, which will take the match to extra time, for keeping their hopes alive.

Thibaut Courtois had joined Chelsea from Belgian champions Racing Genk earlier this month.

The Liverpool attacker paved the way for Uruguay's 3-0 victory over Paraguay by scoring the opening goal.

Paraguay and Venezuela were involved in a brawl at the end of their semifinal and have been fined $10,000 each.

The midfielder's current deal expires in 2012.

Denilson has re-joined his former club Sao Paulo on a season-long loan.

The Albiceleste were defeated at the quarter-final stage after a 5-4 penalty loss to bitter rivals Uruguay.

Cesar Farias could not hide his delight in leading Venezuela to the last four for the first time after their victory over Chile.

Brazil faces Paraguay in the quarterfinals of the Copa America on Sunday.

Venezuela rallied for a 3-3 draw in a thrilling Group B encounter.

"He threatened me - he said if I didn't accept the club's stance, they would make me sit on the bench or in the stands."

Chile improved to 4 points from two matches and Uruguay has 2 points.

Costa Rica went ahead through Josue Martinez's goal in the 60th minute and extended the lead with Joel's Campbell's strike in the 79th.