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Messi leads Argentina past Uruguay

Lionel Messi guided Argentina past a tough Uruguay side in the final half hour with two brilliant goals for a 3-0 win on Friday that keeps them top of South America’s World Cup qualifiers. Argentina lead the nine-nation South American … read more »

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South America: Messi, Aguero and Higuain shine

(AP) — Looking back, the 4-0 victory over Ecuador on Saturday with Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain, Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria scoring may be the moment that star-studded Argentina finally began to meet expectations. The Gauchos were in control … read more »

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Tevez left out of the Argentina squad

Carlos Tevez has been left out of the Argentina squad for their World Cup qualifier against Ecuador. The 28-year-old forward helped Manchester City to their first league title in 44 years with four goals in the final six games of … read more »

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Argentina not thinking of revenge vs Nigeria

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has dismissed talk of revenge when his side take on Nigeria in a friendly in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on Tuesday. Argentina lost 4-1 to Nigeria in Abuja in June when their former coach Sergio Batista … read more »

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Argentina vs Nigeria Preview

Lionel Messi will look to transfer his Barcelona goalscoring form to the international stage on Tuesday when he captains Argentina against Nigeria in Bangladesh. The prolific Barca forward produced a fine display in leading the Albicelestes to a 1-0 victory … read more »

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