some interesting facts about copa america centenario

Before it kicks off let’s look at some Interesting Facts of Copa America 2016

This is the world’s oldest Football competition celebrating its 100th Anniversary. It is usually held every four years but this summer marks the 100th anniversary of the competition. First edition took place in 1916. Only 4 teams took part then including Brazil, Argentina, Chille and Uruguay. This time total 16 teams will participate to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

First time outside South America

This is the very first time, when a Copa America Football tournament is taking place outside South America. United States takes thehonour to host the bigevent in June. The tournament was announced long back in 2012 as a celebration of centenary of Copa America.

When does it Start & Finish

This summer, the tournament is starting on 3rd June. The opening match is between the host nation USA and Colombia.

The tournament comesto an end on 26th June, Sunday.

Why this time 16 Teams

This time total 16 teams will participate to celebrate its 100th anniversary though it’s usually 12 teams are involved in every Edition The tournament Comesto an end on 26th June, Sunday.

What about the Groups

Where are games being held

Los Angeles, New Jersey, San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Orlando,Phoenix and Seattle are the host cities

Premier League Players to look at

Argentina: Marcos Rojo (Man United), Ramiro Funes Mori (Everton), Sergio Aguero (Man City), Erik Lamela (Tottenham) Brazil: Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool), Willian (Chelsea)Chile: Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal)Colombia: David Ospina (Arsenal), Juan Cuadrado (Chelsea)Costa Rica: Bryan Oviedo (Everton), Joel Campbell (Arsenal)Ecuador: Antonio Valencia (Man United),Enner Valencia (West Ham), Juan Carlos Paredes (Watford)

Jamaica: Adrian Mariappa (Crystal Palace), Wes Morgan (Leicester)USA: Geoff Cameron (Stoke), DeAndre Yedlin (Tottenham)Uruguay: Abel Hernandez (Hull), Cristhian Stuani (Middlesbrough)Venezuela: Salomon Rondon (West Brom)

What’s the Official Song

It’s ‘Superstars’ by Pitbull and Becky G, who will be performing it before the

final.

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