10-man Brazil continue Copa America defence after booking semi-final spot
The reigning champions will face Peru who defeated Paraguay on penalties.
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Jul 3rd 2021, 9:34 AM
On Bail
Ronaldinho released from Paraguayan prison, now on house arrest at luxury hotel
The iconic ex-footballer was jailed after using a fake passport to enter the country.
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Apr 8th 2020, 4:29 PM
no dice
Ronaldinho refused bail following allegations of entering Paraguay with a fake passport
A court rejected a request for conditional release for the 39-year-old World Cup winner and his brother.
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Mar 10th 2020, 9:22 PM
samba boys
Brazil exorcise Paraguay penalty demons to reach Copa semis
Brazil needed penalties to get past Paraguay in the Copa America quarter-finals.
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Jun 28th 2019, 7:47 AM
main man
Maradona had better Argentina team-mates than 'extraordinary' Messi
The Barcelona talisman remains without a major international trophy, but Fabio Capello feels he is not to blame for that failure
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Jun 19th 2019, 9:09 PM
Centenary
Quartet of South American nations make joint bid to host 2030 World Cup
A potential bid by Ireland and Britain would face opposition from Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.
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Feb 15th 2019, 1:20 PM
dictatorship fears
Activist shot dead as protesters storm government building in Paraguay
Offices were ransacked and 30 people were injured as a demonstration turned violent.
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Apr 1st 2017, 3:10 PM
Paraguay
Girl (11) denied abortion after being raped gives birth
The authorities’ handling of the case sparked outrage.
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Aug 14th 2015, 10:43 AM
Child
10-year-old girl raped by stepfather denied abortion in Paraguay
The stepfather is now on the run.
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May 5th 2015, 10:01 AM
Paraguay
Kids with instruments made from rubbish will be Metallica's opening act tonight
The Orchestra of Recycled Instruments of Cateura will be the opening act for Metallica on its South American tour from today.
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Mar 16th 2014, 5:00 PM
Seeing Red
VIDEO: Paraguayan football match ends in brawl, 36 red cards
In the end, the referee decided it was just easier to send all of the players and the substitutes off.
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Oct 23rd 2012, 1:14 PM
Club v Country
Mancini: Aguero will not play for Argentina despite call up
City boss expressed surprise that his injured forward was expected to show up for international duty.
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Aug 24th 2012, 2:59 PM
Preview
Here's all you need to know about tonight's international action
The Irish team’s group rivals, Germany, are in action, as they take on Argentina.
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Aug 15th 2012, 8:00 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9
Nine things you need to know this morning.
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Jun 23rd 2012, 8:57 AM
Hugo
Chavez wonders if US hatched cancer plot against Latin American leaders
The Venezuelan president insisted he was merely thinking aloud. It follows news that Argentina’s president is the latest Latin Americna leader to be diagnosed with cancer.
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Dec 29th 2011, 2:53 PM
demotion
Ireland down two places in FIFA world rankings
The side’s lack of action this month has counted against them.
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Jul 27th 2011, 11:34 AM
Destiny
Forlan and Suarez seal Uruguay's Copa America victory
Football won, but that will prove little comfort to fans of Larissa Riquelme.
Larissa Riquelme up to her old, nudey tricks again
Paraguayan model Larissa Riquelme, she of running naked through the streets of Asuncion fame, has promised to “get naked on the spot” if Paraguay win this week’s Copa America final.
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Jul 21st 2011, 1:17 PM
Juego Bonito
Miraculous: watch Paraguay bluff their way into the Copa America final
After hitting the frame of the Parguayan goal on four occasions during normal time and having what looked like a perfectly legitimate goal disallowed, Venezuela went out.