Brazil's Supreme Court dismisses bids to stop Copa America, urges safety measures to be implemented

Organisers of the Copa America have been criticised for hastily moving the tournament to Brazil despite the alarming Covid-19 situation in the country.

Brazil's Supreme Court rejected two of three injunctions seeking to prevent the Copa America being held in the country because of the coronavirus pandemic. The 10-nation South American event is due to kick off on Sunday at Brasilia's Mane Garrincha stadium despite criticism of its organisers for hastily relocating the tournament from co-hosts Colombia and Argentina. The court is expected to throw out a third injunction bid and allow the tournament to go ahead.