Copa America comes back this January as the first international Beach Soccer event of the year. This traditional championship, nine of whose previous editions have remained on Brazilian hands, moves this year to the paulista neighbourhood of Santos, after some years in Rio Quente.

This new edition, to take place between 18th and 20th of January will feature again a fine selection of the most powerful Pan American sides. Together with hosts and defending champions Brazil, the CONMEBOL runner-ups Argentina, CONCACAF Champions Mexico and USA will build a terrific showdown. Not a comfortable first step as Brazilian National Coach for Junior Negão…