Photo: AFPSao Paulo: The Copa America Centenario erupted into controversy on Sunday after a refereeing blunder sent Brazil crashing to a 1-0 defeat against Peru—and out of the tournament. The defeat left Brazil struggling to digest their worst performance in the Copa America since 1987, the last occasion the five-time world champions failed to make it past the group stage. Defiant DungaMeanwhile, defiant Brazil manager Dunga brushed off suggestions that early elimination from the Copa America would cost him his job on Sunday, telling reporters that he feared “only death” and not unemployment. A refereeing blunder sent Brazil crashing to a 1-0 defeat against Peru—their worst performance in the Copa America since 1987Peru’s Paolo Guerrero (centre) is marked by Brazil’s Dani Alves (left) and Willian during their Copa America Centenario football match in Foxborough, Massachusetts, US on 12 June. Despite the controversial nature of the result, Brazil coach Dunga is likely to come under renewed pressure after what was a lacklustre tournament.

Source: Mint June 13, 2016 06:11 UTC