
Copa America: Brazilian senator calls on Neymar to not take to the field in 'Championship of Death'
CNN
The surprise decision to award Brazil hosting rights for the Copa America, South America's biggest international football tournament, with just 12 days until the start date is drawing widespread criticism.
Brazil has suffered more than 465,000 Covid-19 deaths -- the second highest death toll in the world -- and there is currently an ongoing inquiry into President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the pandemic. The rapporteur of that inquiry, Brazilian senator Renan Calheiros, referred to the Copa America as the "Championship of Death" on Tuesday and called on Brazil national team star Neymar to not take part in the tournament.
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