WC Qualifying South-America

José Pekerman Colombia vice-captain James Rodriguez returns for upcoming World Cup qualifiers, but Radamel misses out through injury.

Adenor Bacchi Brazil and Argentina will go head-to-head in World Cup qualifying in Belo Horizonte on Thursday.

Carlos Tevez Argentina will look to recover from their shock defeat to Ecuador against Paraguay in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.

James Rodríguez Rubio Goals from James Rodriguez and Macnelly Torres earned Colombia a win against Venezuela, but a pair of penalty misses leave a sour taste.

Alexis Sánchez Sánchez Chile coach Jorge Sampaoli has confirmed he is unsure whether Alexis Sanchez and Arturo Vidal will be fit to take on Brazil.

Alexandre Rodrigues da Silva After almost two years without a Brazil cap, Alexandre Pato is eager for a recall and reckons Dunga does not have a better option up front.

Daniel Alves da Silva Dani Alves is set to win his 100th cap for Brazil against Peru and he feels "privileged" to reach the mark.

Edgardo Bauza Edgardo Bauza refuses to panic despite yet another loss for Argentina in World Cup qualifying.

Lionel Messi Argentina will appeal Lionel Messi's four-match ban and former coach Cesar Luis Menotti believes it to be excessive.

José Pekerman Jose Pekerman lamented Colombia conceding first in their World Cup qualifying loss to Argentina.