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Colombia removed as co-hosts of Copa America next month – The World Game
Colombia will not co-host next month’s Copa America alongside Argentina amid safety concerns in the country, CONMEBOL announced.
South American nation Colombia is currently in its fourth week of violent anti-government protests and growing safety concerns, along with increased worries over the spread of coronavirus, has forced the governing body to act.
The Colombian cities of Cali, Medellin and the capital Bogota had all been due to host matches, including games in the knockout phase, while Barranquilla was originally slated to host the final.
Colombia had asked for the tournament, which is due to be played between June…
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