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Scaloni: Club minutes rule doesn't apply to Messi

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni usually demands that individuals regularly feature for their club to be considered for the national team, before emphasizing Lionel Messi's case is "different."

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Messi held in check as Paraguay shock Argentina

A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

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Vini Jr. misses pen in Brazil draw with Venezuela

Brazil had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Venezuela after a quick-fire second-half strike by substitute Telasco Segovia canceled out Raphinha's opener for the dominant visitors in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

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Messi jerseys to test Paraguay's away shirt ban

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is confident there will be Lionel Messi jerseys in the home section despite the Paraguayan Football Association's ban on rival shirts.

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Brazil FA denies contacting Guardiola for NT job

The president of the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) has denied making contact with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola over the men's national team role.

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Vinícius Júnior scores hat trick as Real Madrid thrash Osasuna (2:18)
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Kirkland: Injuries to Rodrygo & Militão a huge worry for Real Madrid (1:31)
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Garnacho, Martínez back in Argentina WCQ squad

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has returned to the Argentina squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers after serving a suspension, while Valencia midfielder Enzo Barrenechea earned his first call-up by coach Lionel Scaloni on Tuesday.

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Gomez: Miami need to extend Messi's contract for the 2026 World Cup (2:14)
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Gomez: Neymar needs to move to Inter Miami (1:34)
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Bonmatí dismisses Messi comparisons after second Ballon d'Or with Barcelona (1:12)
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