# Paraguay

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# Wrap

10-man Brazil continue Copa America defence after booking semi-final spot

The reigning champions will face Peru who defeated Paraguay on penalties.

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Jul 3rd 2021, 9:34 AM

# On Bail

Ronaldinho released from Paraguayan prison, now on house arrest at luxury hotel

The iconic ex-footballer was jailed after using a fake passport to enter the country.

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Apr 8th 2020, 4:29 PM

# no dice

Ronaldinho refused bail following allegations of entering Paraguay with a fake passport

A court rejected a request for conditional release for the 39-year-old World Cup winner and his brother.

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Mar 10th 2020, 9:22 PM

# samba boys

Brazil exorcise Paraguay penalty demons to reach Copa semis

Brazil needed penalties to get past Paraguay in the Copa America quarter-finals.

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Jun 28th 2019, 7:47 AM

# main man

Maradona had better Argentina team-mates than 'extraordinary' Messi

The Barcelona talisman remains without a major international trophy, but Fabio Capello feels he is not to blame for that failure

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Jun 19th 2019, 9:09 PM

# Centenary

Quartet of South American nations make joint bid to host 2030 World Cup

A potential bid by Ireland and Britain would face opposition from Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.

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Feb 15th 2019, 1:20 PM

# dictatorship fears

Activist shot dead as protesters storm government building in Paraguay

Offices were ransacked and 30 people were injured as a demonstration turned violent.

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Apr 1st 2017, 3:10 PM

# Paraguay

Girl (11) denied abortion after being raped gives birth

The authorities’ handling of the case sparked outrage.

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Aug 14th 2015, 10:43 AM

# Child

10-year-old girl raped by stepfather denied abortion in Paraguay

The stepfather is now on the run.

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May 5th 2015, 10:01 AM

# Paraguay

Kids with instruments made from rubbish will be Metallica's opening act tonight

The Orchestra of Recycled Instruments of Cateura will be the opening act for Metallica on its South American tour from today.

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Mar 16th 2014, 5:00 PM

# Seeing Red

VIDEO: Paraguayan football match ends in brawl, 36 red cards

In the end, the referee decided it was just easier to send all of the players and the substitutes off.

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Oct 23rd 2012, 1:14 PM

# Club v Country

Mancini: Aguero will not play for Argentina despite call up

City boss expressed surprise that his injured forward was expected to show up for international duty.

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Aug 24th 2012, 2:59 PM

# Preview

Here's all you need to know about tonight's international action

The Irish team’s group rivals, Germany, are in action, as they take on Argentina.

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Aug 15th 2012, 8:00 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know this morning.

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Jun 23rd 2012, 8:57 AM

# Hugo

Chavez wonders if US hatched cancer plot against Latin American leaders

The Venezuelan president insisted he was merely thinking aloud. It follows news that Argentina’s president is the latest Latin Americna leader to be diagnosed with cancer.

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Dec 29th 2011, 2:53 PM

# demotion

Ireland down two places in FIFA world rankings

The side’s lack of action this month has counted against them.

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Jul 27th 2011, 11:34 AM

# Destiny

Forlan and Suarez seal Uruguay's Copa America victory

Football won, but that will prove little comfort to fans of Larissa Riquelme.

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Jul 25th 2011, 11:47 AM

# Copa Preview

Copa América: Uruguay seek to clear final hurdle

Uruguay will be hoping to claim their 15th Copa América title when they take on Paraguay in El Monumental this evening.

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Jul 24th 2011, 12:44 PM

# Naked Ambition

Larissa Riquelme up to her old, nudey tricks again

Paraguayan model Larissa Riquelme, she of running naked through the streets of Asuncion fame, has promised to “get naked on the spot” if Paraguay win this week’s Copa America final.

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Jul 21st 2011, 1:17 PM

# Juego Bonito

Miraculous: watch Paraguay bluff their way into the Copa America final

After hitting the frame of the Parguayan goal on four occasions during normal time and having what looked like a perfectly legitimate goal disallowed, Venezuela went out.

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Jul 21st 2011, 11:46 AM