Ex-Premier League star sent off for KICKING opponent in face 20 minutes into Copa America opener - before his country goes on to lose first game
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A former Premier League striker was sent off on Saturday night in the Copa America following a horror challenge on his opponent. Ecuador faced Venezuela at the San Francisco 49ers' Levi's Stadium.