In the Copa America knockout round, Venezuela faced Canada in a dramatic match at AT&T Stadium, Texas. Both teams had remarkable journeys leading up to this match, with Venezuela winning against Ecuador, Mexico, and Jamaica, and Canada bouncing back from early setbacks. The game ended in a thrilling penalty shootout, with Canada advancing.
James Rodriguez delivered an emotional speech after breaking Lionel Messi's assist record in the Copa America, leading Colombia to a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in the semifinals. Now playing for Sao Paulo, Rodriguez's performance has secured Colombia a spot in the final against Argentina, highlighting his enduring influence in football.
Canadian rapper Drake continues to face the infamous 'Drake curse' as he loses a $300,000 bet on Canada in the Copa America, leading Argentina to playfully mock him on social media. Despite previous notable betting successes, Drake's high-profile loss has once again caught public attention, strengthening the superstition that teams he supports tend to lose.
Uruguay is favored to win the Copa America 3rd place playoff against Canada, predicted to triumph with a 2-0 score. Under Marcelo Bielsa, Uruguay's robust performance is expected to outshine Canada's inconsistent attack. Odds suggest a 40% chance Uruguay will win by two or more goals and a 48% chance of keeping a clean sheet.
Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest individual, has paused plans to invest in a new steel plant in Nigeria fearing monopoly accusations, just before inaugurating his notable oil refinery in Lagos. Despite Nigeria's substantial steel imports, Dangote urges local millionaires to invest in steel to aid economic growth.