Ale Moreno: Messi can still provide magic for Argentina (2:29)
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Scaloni on Argentina win: No Messi? No problem

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Friday's win over Uruguay showed their depth after Lautaro Martínez, Lionel Messi and Paulo Dybala all missed out.

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Almada golazo gives win to Messi-less Argentina

Argentina didn't miss Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez and other key players on Friday and beat Uruguay away 1-0 in convincing fashion in their South American World Cup qualifying match.

Dorival Júnior: South American football has evolved (0:34)
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4dESPN News Services

Dorvial sees 'progress' despite Brazil's struggles

Brazil coach Dorival Jr said his team is making progress despite sitting fifth in the standings ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina.

Brazil head coach: We are evolving and growing (1:12)
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7dLizzy Becherano

Messi out for Argentina after MRI reveals injury

Lionel Messi will not join Argentina for World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Uruguay, failing to make the final roster after featuring in the pre-list.

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10dESPN

Neymar ruled out of Brazil return, Endrick in

Neymar's return to action for Brazil will be delayed yet longer after the forward was ruled out of his country's squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers on Friday due to a thigh injury.

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17dTim Vickery

How important is Neymar's return to the Brazil squad?

For the first time in nearly two years, Neymar is back in the Brazil squad. However, what impact could the 33-year-old superstar have on Dorival Júnior's team?

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Neymar's best moments on emotional Santos return (2:26)
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Amorim: I want more players like Garnacho & Mainoo from our academy (1:13)
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Marcotti: Neymar's next move should be about football, not money (1:08)
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Slot: I'm very happy with Darwin Nunez (1:15)
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Ancelotti: Mbappe becoming a 'main character' at Real Madrid (1:03)
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