“Covid Outbreak From Copa America In Brazil Now Tops 50 Cases”, 15 June 2021

...At least 33 soccer players and team staff are among 52 confirmed coronavirus cases stemming from the Copa America tournament in Brazil, according to the country's health ministry, as the world's oldest international soccer tournament goes on despite backlash from fans and athletes. Covid is already having a major impact on the competition, with eight players testing positive on Venezuela's squad before the team faced Brazil in the opening match on Sunday, which Brazil won 3-0...Bolivia also lost three players to positive tests prior to the team's 3-1 loss...Brazil's choice as host has led to widespread public opposition since the country's massive Covid outbreak has not been brought under control. At least 19 tournament workers have also tested positive...Players and staff on the Brazilian national team released a letter prior to the tournament saying they were against the Copa America being played, but added "we will never say no to the Brazilian team"...