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Play FREE prediction games at http://goo.gl/3X6K1C and win attractive prizes.<br><br>Before it kicks off on 3rd June, let’s have a quick look at some amazing facts of Copa America 2016. It’s the 100th edition of this tournament and yes it’s a very special edition for all the football admirer. So let’s gear up and make a noise for this summer tournament.
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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 the honourto host the big event 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 comes to 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 Comes to an end on 26th June, Sunday.
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), EnnerValencia (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), CristhianStuani (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.