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Olivier Giroud Olivier Giroud endured a tough season at Arsenal but netted a hat-trick for France on Friday, drawing praise from Antoine Griezmann.

Miguel Almiron

Sergio Aguero Manchester City fans can rest easy knowing that Sergio Aguero has declared himself fit after picking up a calf injury on international duty.

Paraguay A late Derlis Gonzalez penalty helped Paraguay to a 2-1 win over Peru in their friendly in Luque on Friday.

Lionel Messi Cuccittini Lionel Messi is expected to cause Paraguay plenty of problems in Argentina's Group B opener.

Ramón Díaz Ramon Diaz said his side's fighting qualities have been encapsulated by their unbeaten Copa America campaign in Chile.

Olivier Giroud Olivier Giroud's hat-trick for France against Paraguay went down well with head coach Didier Deschamps.

Claudio Bravo Muñoz Chile captain Claudio Bravo has not been included in the team's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Paraguay.

France France will be boosted by the return of Real Madrid duo Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane in Sunday's clash with Paraguay in Nice.

Lionel Messi Cuccittini Lionel Messi knows Argentina can ill-afford a repeat of the sloppiness that saw them give up a two-goal lead against Paraguay.