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James, Colombia edge Argentina in Copa rematch

James Rodríguez scored from the penalty spot to seal Colombia's 2-1 win over defending World Cup and Copa América champions Argentina on Tuesday in a South American World Cup qualifier.

Rodrygo 'upset' by Ballon d'Or snub (0:44)
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Can Argentina continue to compete without Messi & Di Maria? (2:14)
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Álvarez nets stunner as Argentina blow by Chile

Argentina claimed a 3-0 home win over Chile on Thursday thanks to second-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez and Paulo Dybala, to strengthen their grip on top of the South American World Cup qualifying.

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Bolivia thrash Venezuela in high-altitude qualifier

Bolivia claimed their second win in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday with a 4-0 home victory over Venezuela on their first match at one of the world's highest altitude stadiums.

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Police detain 3 for drone over Brazil practice

Military police in Brazil on Tuesday detained three for flying a drone over Brazil's CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying training session in CT do Caju in Curitiba, home to Brazil league first-division team, Atlético Paranaense.

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Argentina urge fans to stop offensive chanting

The Argentina national team urge fans to refrain from using offensive or discriminatory chants in the World Cup CONMEBOL qualifying match against Chile on Thursday to avoid any potential sanctions by FIFA.

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Uruguay's Nunez suspended over Copa brawl

Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez will serve a five-game international suspension as part of punishments handed out by South America's governing body CONMEBOL on Wednesday following incidents at Uruguay's Copa América semifinal against Colombia.

Can James Rodríguez rediscover his form at Rayo Vallecano? (2:20)
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Chelsea-bound Estêvão gets first Brazil call-up

Brazil have called up Chelsea-bound teenager Estêvão for World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay next month.

Ancelotti: It's going to be a beautiful Bernabeu debut for Mbappé (0:41)
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Conor Gallagher and Julián Álvarez unveiled to packed Metropolitano (1:21)
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Gomez worried about lack of transparency on Messi's injury (1:23)
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Messi (ankle) to miss Argentina Sept. qualifiers

Lionel Messi has been left off the latest Argentina national team roster for the September CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia as he continues to recover from the ankle injury suffered during the Copa América final.