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A step away from reaching the 2010 World Cup, two-time champion Uruguay has the opportunity to return to the elite of world soccer. After beating Costa Rica
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When it comes to South American soccer, there's arguably no rivalry more bitter than the one between Argentina's two most popular clubs: Boca Juniors and River
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End of the marathon is in sight
Brazil and Paraguay already booked their tickets for the 2010 World Cup, but six other teams are still in the running. There are only two automatic tickets
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As a result of Argentina's poor run of results, Maradona has been forced to make several significant changes that could either benefit the team or all but bury
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