Why Copa America isn't getting Brazilians excited

Lucrecia Franco

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On Saturday, July 10th, Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Maracanã Stadium will open its doors for the final of theCopaAmerica, the world’s oldest football tournament. But, with the pandemic forcing matches to be held without spectators and no tourists in town, the championship has been mostly snubbed byBrazilian fans.

But tournament officials hope that the final,ahistoric duel betweenBraziland Argentina, will generate some enthusiasm.

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