World Soccer

Contrasting fortunes for big guns

Back in July, Brazil beat Argentina 2-0 in the Copa America semifinals and, while there was some controversy about refereeing decisions, there was no doubt that Brazil were the better side. Five days later they deservedly won the Copa, while Argentina got ready to lose the services of Lionel Messi to suspension after he accused the competition of being riddled with corruption.

Yet, little more than three months later, it is

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