A footballer in Peru took advantage of a stop in play to relieve himself on the side of the pitch.

Argentina shrugged off the injury absence of Lionel Messi to maintain their perfect start at the Copa America on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Peru in Miami.

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's final Copa America group game against Peru after complaining of muscle tightness, team officials said on Friday.

Jonathan David scored the only goal as Canada reignited their Copa America campaign with a 1-0 victory over Peru in sweltering Kansas City on Tuesday.

Two-time Copa America champions Chile opened their bid for a third title with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Peru in Arlington on Friday.

The government of Venezuela lambasted Peru on Wednesday following a controversial football match, at one point accusing Lima of kidnapping its national team by refusing to allow the aircraft bringing the players home to refuel.

Lionel Messi scored both of Argentina's goals in the team's 2-0 win over Peru in FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Brazil suffered a nightmare 2-0 defeat in Montevideo, crashing to a first loss against Uruguay in 22 years.

The group of traditional healers from the jungle, mountains, and coastal areas, called on "Tayta Inti" (Father Sun) to help Peru in its match against Brazil.

Ecuador finished fourth in South American World Cup qualifying to secure the last automatic regional berth.

Argentina took their unbeaten run to 25 matches and moved a step closer to qualifying for the World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Peru.

Copa America 2021: Argentina captain Lionel Messi battled a bleeding ankle to help his side go past Colombia and reach the Copa America final.

Copa America: Lucas Paqueta's goal sent Brazil into the final as they beat Peru 1-0 to set-up a clash against Argentina or Colombia on July 11.

Copa America: Argentina football team captain Lionel Messi scored a remarkable free-kick in his side's overwhelming 3-0 win against Ecuador in the quarter-final.

Copa America: Lucas Paqueta struck in the second half as Brazil, down to 10 men, defeated Chile 1-0 to set-up a semi-final clash against Peru, who ousted Paraguay 4-3 on penalties.

After Argentina's victory over Peru in the World Cup 2022 qualifiers, Lionel Messi expressed elation and said his side "needed" the win.

Neymar scored a hat-trick to become the second highest scorer in Brazil's history as the Copa America champions won 4-2 away to 10-man Peru in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.

The stunning upset prevented Chile's golden generation from challenging for a third straight title, following their wins over Argentina in 2015 and 2016.