Copa America starting from today
KATHMANDU: JUNE 13 – Another football tournament, the Copa America, is set to begin on Monday morning in the environment affected by the Corona epidemic. The competition is about to start amidst the debate and controversy over whether to start the competition or not.
However, there are indications that the competition will be affected by the Corona epidemic. The game between Brazil and Venezuela is in turmoil after 12 Venezuelan players and members of the training team who came for the first game of the tournament were found to be infected with Corona. No information has been given about the match between Brazil and Venezuela, which will start at 3:15 am on Monday.
Earlier tests showed that 12 people, including the team’s players and the training team, were infected with the Corona virus. The South American Football Federation (Conmebol) said the infected players and officials were isolated in separate hotels.
However, no one infected showed any symptoms. The Venezuelan team arrived in Brazil on Friday after the player was found to be infected with the Corona Virus. The competition, in which 10 teams from South America will participate, will end on July 10.