Brazil hosted the Copa America in 2019 and the World Cup in 2014. Huge protests also shook Brazil during the 2013 Confederations Cup, but Vice President Hamilton Mourao told reporters in Brasilia he did not expect more demonstrations during the Copa America. The last Copa America, held in Brazil in 2019, brought in $118 million in revenue. The Brazilian league was not due to be halted during the Copa America and at least 70 league games are scheduled to be played during the month-long tournament. News reports in Brazil said CBF will be asked to suspend the league for the duration of the Copa.

Source: Egypt Today May 31, 2021 22:52 UTC