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With Argentina’s president skipping Mercosur, the future of the trade alliance looks doubtful
5 months, 2 weeks ago

With Argentina’s president skipping Mercosur, the future of the trade alliance looks doubtful

Associated Press  

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — The most notable thing about the Mercosur trade bloc’s meetings on Sunday in Paraguay was an absence — that of Argentine President Javier Milei. Uruguay’s president, Luis Lacalle Pou, who has staked his economic legacy on opening up to China, said Mercosur has held his country “hostage.” Incensed over the breach of solidarity, Brazil announced it would …

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Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez face off in World Cup qualifying. Brazil could field teenager Endrick
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez face off in World Cup qualifying. Brazil could field teenager Endrick

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Lionel Messi and Luiz Suárez, close friends and former teammates at Barcelona, will renew their on-the-field rivalry on Thursday in World Cup qualifying. Messi, who appears to have recovered from a muscle injury in his leg, led Argentina to its third World Cup title last year and has his team in first place in the South American …

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World Cup recap, Day 13: Cameroon beats Brazil, S Korea qualifies
2 years ago

World Cup recap, Day 13: Cameroon beats Brazil, S Korea qualifies

Al Jazeera  

Day 13 of the World Cup 2022 in Qatar was another filled with shock surprises for the world of football as Cameroon defeated Brazil – becoming the first African nation to do so. South Korea advanced on the tie-breaker of goals scored, pushing Uruguay into third place in one of the wildest finishes to a World Cup group stage in …

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Brazil bids for direct spot; Argentina concerned over Messi
3 years, 1 month ago

Brazil bids for direct spot; Argentina concerned over Messi

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — For front-running Brazil, the main aim this week is beating Colombia and securing an automatic spot at next year’s World Cup in Qatar with plenty of time to spare in South American qualifying. A Brazil victory at the NeoQuimica Arena in Sao Paulo on Thursday will put coach Tite’s team 18 points ahead of fourth-place Colombia, which …

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Argentina cruises with Messi; Brazil and Uruguay also win
3 years, 3 months ago

Argentina cruises with Messi; Brazil and Uruguay also win

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Lionel Messi shone once more in South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, leading Argentina with all the goals in its 3-0 home win against Bolivia. South American World Cup qualifiers are scheduled to have another three rounds in October, which could trigger another war with European clubs that don’t want their players to travel to the …

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Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay all face injury issues
4 years, 1 month ago

Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay all face injury issues

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay are all facing injury problems ahead of upcoming World Cup qualifying matches. Brazil and Argentina lead the 10-team qualifying group with six points from two matches, followed by Colombia and Paraguay with four points each. But no match is like the other.” BRAZIL vs. VENEZUELA Besides Coutinho and Neymar, Brazil also has injury …

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Neymar to travel for World Cup qualifying despite injury
4 years, 1 month ago

Neymar to travel for World Cup qualifying despite injury

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Neymar will come to South America for World Cup qualifying matches despite a groin injury he picked up in a Champions League match for Paris Saint-Germain. Brazil coach Tite called Flamengo striker Pedro for the matches against Venezuela and Uruguay on Nov. 13 and 17, without removing Neymar from the squad. Dr. Rodrigo Lasmar said he expects …

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