The 48th Copa America Championship, featuring six CONCACAF and 10 CONMEBOL teams, begins in the United States on June 20th. Argentina, the reigning champion, takes on Canada in the opening match. Watch the tournament live on T Sports in Bangladesh or stream it on T-Flix.
Defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, begin their Copa America campaign against tournament newcomers Canada. Argentina, aiming for a strong showing after their World Cup triumph, faces a youthful Canadian side under new coach Jesse Marsch. The match marks Messi’s 35th Copa America appearance, surpassing a record previously held by Chile’s Sergio Livingstone.
The 48th Copa America tournament begins with a clash between defending champions Argentina and tournament newcomers Canada. Lionel Messi leads Argentina against Alphonso Davies’ Canada in Atlanta. The tournament features 10 South American teams and six from North and Central America and the Caribbean, hosted for the second time by the United States.
The Copa America 2024 kicks off with a clash between defending champions Argentina and Canada in Atlanta. The match pits Lionel Messi’s Argentina against a Canadian squad led by Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies. This Group A encounter marks the second meeting between the two teams, with Argentina holding a 5-0 victory from 2010.
The Canadian Parliament observed a moment of silence in memory of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani terrorist killed a year ago. This action has sparked controversy, with India accusing Canada of harboring terrorists and tensions rising between the two nations.
A video of a 50-year-old Indian man obtaining a Canadian study permit after initially entering on a visitor visa has sparked outrage on social media. Users are criticizing the immigration system, pointing to its perceived loopholes and unfairness. The incident highlights concerns about the exploitation of the system by consultants and the potential for abuse.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sidestepped a question about inviting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the 2025 G7 Summit in Canada, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries stemming from allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of a Khalistani leader on Canadian soil. While acknowledging the importance of working with India on key issues, Trudeau declined to provide specifics about the ongoing investigation into the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was designated a terrorist by Canada.
Virgin Atlantic has introduced a new long-haul route connecting London Heathrow and Toronto Pearson International Airport. Starting March 30, 2025, the airline will offer daily flights between the two global financial hubs. The London-Toronto route is a significant development for Virgin Atlantic, marking its return to Canada for the first time in over a decade. Additionally, the airline will expand its codeshare partnership with WestJet to provide Canadian customers with access to regional destinations.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s congratulatory message on his election victory. India looks forward to working with Canada based on mutual understanding and respect for each other’s concerns. The two nations’ relationship has been strained due to Justin Trudeau’s allegations of Indian involvement in a separatist killing. India has dismissed these allegations, while maintaining concerns over pro-Khalistani elements operating from Canada. Recent developments include India’s request for Canada to downsize its diplomatic presence and concerns raised regarding diplomat security.
Posters depicting the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi have reportedly been put up by Khalistan supporters in Vancouver. The incident has raised concerns among Indian-origin Canadians and prompted a response from government officials. Minister of Public Safety Dominic A LeBlanc emphasized that violence is unacceptable in Canada and that law enforcement agencies are taking action. Indo-Canadian lawmaker Chandra Arya condemned the posters as an attempt to instill fear in Hindu-Canadians and urged immediate action from authorities.
