Copa America organisers to invite Spain, Portugal, Italy and France to compete in 2019 tournament in Brazil
THE Copa America could be about to get a European flavour with plans to invite Spain, Portugal, France and Italy to compete in the 2019 edition.
The competition is run by Conmebol, the governing body of South American football, and it determines the international champion for the continent.
Reigning Copa America holders Chile could be joined by Spain, Portugal, France and Italy in 2019EFE
Brazil, Argentina and Colombia are among the giants that regularly battle it out for the prize, but they could soon be joined by some of Europe’s heavyweights if the organisers’ plans are put into practice.
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The current format for the tournament is 12 teams, but a meeting at Conmebol’s headquarters in the coming weeks will decide whether to expand the tournament to 16 nations.
According to GloboEsporte.com, the 2019 edition in Brazil is likely to stick with the dozen – ten from Conmebol and Mexico and USA also taking part.
However, a discussion will be held on whether to invite the Latin nations from Europe, with Japan also keen on entering.
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The report on the Brazilian news website also revealed that it will be the last time the Copa America will be played in an odd year.
From 2020, the tournament will be organised to run parallel with the European Championship, which takes place every four years.
The number of participants in 2019 will also determine the amount of venues used.
Cristiano Ronaldo could add yet another trophy to his glittering collectionGetty ImagesFrance star Antoine Griezmann could be lighting up South America in 2019Rex FeaturesItaly goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is another star that could feature in the 2019 Copa AmericaAP:Associated PressLionel Messi’s Argentina have lost the last two Copa America finals to Chile on penaltiesEPA
Early indications are that the stadiums from the 2014 World Cup will be used to host the matches.
Chile are the current holders of the Copa America, winning the last two editions on penalties against Argentina.
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