Brazil captain suggests hosts against taking part in Copa America

Team captain Casemiro suggested that the players don’t want to be at the tournament as COVID figures surge.

The future of Copa America has been thrown in doubt after the captain of host nation Brazil suggested the entire squad is against the event taking place in the country. Brazil was unexpectedly chosen to host the Copa America after Colombia was forced to withdraw because of social unrest while co-host Argentina was ruled out due to the COVID situation in the country. Multiple news reports in Brazil have said the players are upset at not being consulted about the decision as well as the possible public health consequences.