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Biglia goal gives Argentina vital win over Colombia

Argentina midfielder Lucas Biglia scored a 20th minute goal to kick-start their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 away victory over Colombia.
Argentina’s Biglia celebrates with teammates at the end of their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Colombia in Barranquilla

Argentine FA chief backs beleaguered coach Martino

Argentina's worst start to a World Cup qualifying campaign does not put coach Gerardo Martino's future in doubt, Argentine FA chief Luis Segura said.
Argentina’s coach Martino walks during a training session ahead of their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Brazil in Buenos Aires

Unpopular Dunga urges fans to get behind Brazil

The home fans must be patient when they take on Peru in Tuesday's World Cup qualifiers, Brazilian coach Dunga said.
Brazilian national soccer coach Dunga attends a media conference ahead his squad training session at Arena Corinthians stadium in Sao Paulo

Argentina hope to kick-start campaign in Colombia heat

Argentina hoping for a win against Colombia to boost their World Cup qualifying campaign

Brazil will counter-attack against Argentina, says Martino

Brazil will sit back and absorb Argentina pressure before breaking out in counter-attacks in the World Cup qualifier, according to coach Gerardo Martino.
Argentina’s coach Martino gestures during a training session ahead of their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Brazil in Buenos Aires