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Backheel Breakfast: Copa America squads are out

The tournament isn’t for a month, but everyone’s already naming their teams.

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Copa America doesn’t get underway until June 11, but every participant has named at least a 30-man preliminary squad, and most have declared their final 23-man teams. You can find all the squads here, in graphical format.

The most notable omission is Luis Suarez, who is suspended. Brazil are without Lucas Moura and Oscar, who miss out due to injury concerns. A number of teams have opted to turn to youth, leaving out players in their 30s who featured regularly for the team in the build to the World Cup and in fall friendlies.

In the news

Paul Pogba will start for Juventus against Real Madrid. (Gazzetta Dello Sport)

Toni Kroos and Karim Benzema trained on Monday and should be fit. (AS)

Eden Hazard has completed the PFA-Writers Player of the Year double. (Guardian)

Manuel Neuer and Thiago Alcantara are doubts for Bayern Munich. (ESPN FC)

Atlanta’s MLS team should have their name this summer. (MLS)

Toto Di Natalie could opt to stay with Udinese and not retire after all. (Football Italia)

You should be reading

Mike Goodman comparing footballers to NBA players. (Grantland)

Iain McIntosh on Burnley’s relegation and how well-run they are despite it. (The Set Pieces)

Swiss Rambler on Crystal Palace’s finances. (Swiss Ramble)

Fun with transfer rumors

The section in which nothing should be taken seriously.

Carlos Tevez has apparently convinced Paulo Dybala to sign for Juventus. (Football Italia)

Manchester City would like to sign Saido Berahino. (Mirror)

Louis van Gaal might sell Robin van Persie. (Guardian)

Monday’s games

Arsenal got beat by Goal Line Technology, and also Swansea.

Swindon and Sheffield United drew 5-5, sending Swindon to the League One playoff final.

What to watch on Tuesday (click for listings, all times ET)

Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona (2:45 p.m.) - No one’s counting Bayern out, but it’s tough to see them coming back.

Santa Fe vs. Estudiantes (8:30 p.m.) - The first leg of this Copa Lib tie ended 2-1, so this is anyone’s game.

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