PIX: Messi penalty gives Argentina winning start; Belgium held

IMAGE: Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring Argentina's first goal from the penalty spot against Ecuador at Estadio Alberto J. Armando in Buenos Aires, on Thursday. Photograph: Agustin Marcarian......

Ronaldo pays tribute to Zamorano

Brazil's Ronaldo paid tribute to Ivan Zamorano after playing in the former Chilean striker's farewell match in front of a 50,000 crowd."He fully deserved this celebration," said the Real Madrid......

Copa America: Chilean euphoria tempered by past setbacks

Chilean fans sing their country's national anthem before the start of their match at the Copa America. Photograph: David Mercado/Reuters Chile's euphoria at reaching the final of the Copa America......

Ivan Zamonaro retires

Chile striker Ivan Zamorano announced his retirement on Friday at a new conference alongside President Ricardo Lagos in the presidential palace.Fans gathered outside the palace calling on......

Zamorano gets 11-match ban for hitting referee

Former Chile captain Ivan Zamorano has been banned for eleven matches for hitting and insulting a referee during Sunday's stormy final between Cobreloa and his club Colo Colo, the country's......