Concepcion: Brazil coach Dunga blamed a mystery virus for his team's shock Copa America exit to Paraguay on Saturday as the most successful footballing nation on the planet struggled to digest another tournament setback.


Brazil coach Dunga leaves the hotel in Concepcion, Chile yesterday, a day after his team crashed out of the Copa America losing 3-4 to Paraguay via penalty shootout in the quarter-finals on Saturday. Pic/AFP 

Dunga said as many as 15 members of his squad had been affected by the virus, which he said had disrupted preparations for the quarter-final against the Paraguayans.

"I'm not making excuses, but around 15 players had a virus which limited our training," Dunga said.