WC Qualifying South America

Javier Pastore Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Javier Pastore will remain in the French captial due to a calf injury as Argentina face Chile and Bolivia.

Javier Mascherano Although Lionel Messi is ruled out due to injury, Javier Mascherano remains eager for Argentina to start brightly in World Cup qualifying.

Jefferson Farfán Guadalupe A Peru red card turned the game and Chile ran out 4-3 winners in their World Cup qualifier in Lima.

Juan Osorio Arbeláez Former Mexico tactician Juan Carlos Osorio has ended speculation over his future by agreeing to become Paraguay's new coach.

Luis Suarez Debutant Federico Valverde scored as Uruguay snapped a six-game winless run to claim a priceless victory in Paraguay on Tuesday.

José Pekerman Now qualified for the 2018 World Cup, Colombia head coach Jose Pekerman also praised his team's newfound capacity to graft.

Edgardo Bauza Argentina are not dependent on star Lionel Messi, says head coach Edgardo Bauza.

Lionel Messi Cuccittini "Magician" Lionel Messi enjoyed a better Barcelona stage alongside Ronaldinho, says World Cup-winning Argentina coach Cesar Luis Menotti.

Gerardo Martino Argentina made it two games in World Cup qualifying without a victory and Gerardo Martino lamented their lack of success against Paraguay.

Neymar Barcelona forward Neymar is on fine form and Cafu has backed him to surpass Brazil icon Pele if he continues to progress.