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It was not supposed to be this way. Argentina with Lionel Messi and Carlos tevez were supposed top restore pride to Argentina football by winning the Copa America at home. Instead they are in danger of not even reaching the quarter-finals after being held to a 0-0 draw by Colombia.

Argentina were simply poor against Columbia and could easily have lost if Dayro Moreno not missed a sitter after on 25 minutes, with the goal at his mercy following a mix-up in the Argentinian defence.

One of the great soccer tournaments in the world kicks off Friday as Brazil will attempt to win its third straight Copa America title. The world's oldest continental tournament, the Copa was first staged in Argentina in 1916 and has been graced by some of the greatest players in the game

The 2011 might be the most formidable Copa ever played due to the strength in depth of the South American national teams.

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Attendance at New England v Toronto game on Wednesday night in Foxborough MA was 6,680! The Revs now officially have the lamest ownership group in all of MLS. They should be embarrassed to have so few at their games. Shame on them. The fans, players, and staff all deserve better than the support given to them by the Krafts.