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Vinicius stars as Brazil beat Paraguay

Brazil's Vinicius Junior scored twice in his side's 4-1 Copa America victory over Paraguay in a Group D clash at Allegiant Stadium in Nevada on Saturday, bouncing back from a lacklustre display in his first game of the tournament.

Argentina to play Paraguay in Dhaka next month!

Argentina will play a FIFA friendly match against Paraguay at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on November 18, three days after the venue will host Paraguay and Venezuela, according to official twitter accounts of Venezuela and Paraguay football governing bodies.

Paraguay opens its Israel embassy in Jerusalem

Paraguay opens its Israel embassy in Jerusalem today, the second country to follow the United States in making the politically sensitive move from Tel Aviv.

Dakar Rally to push competitors to the max

The 39th Dakar Rally revs into gear on Monday in the Paraguayan capital Asuncion, the start of a punishing route at often giddy altitudes that the competitors admit they are scared by.

World Cup qualifier / Ecuador rout Venezuela, Paraguay stunned

Ecuador romp to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Venezuela to reignite their 2018 World Cup qualifying challenge as Paraguay's bid suffers a setback with a defeat to struggling Bolivia.

Luxury en-suite cell found in Paraguay prison

Police in Paraguay raid a drug lord's prison cell, only to find he was living a life of luxury - with a kitchen, plasma TV and a library.

Paraguay coach steps down

Paraguay coach Ramon Diaz resigns following his team's first-round exit at the Copa America Centenario, the Paraguay Football Federation said.

South America flood ‘worst in 50 years’

Vast areas in Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil is being hit by the worst flooding in 50 years, forcing the evacuation of more than 150,000 people.

Official sacked for ‘kicking’ woman

The president of Paraguay fires the head of the country's indigenous affairs office after he apparently kicked an indigenous woman.

June 14, 2016
June 14, 2016

Paraguay coach steps down

Paraguay coach Ramon Diaz resigns following his team's first-round exit at the Copa America Centenario, the Paraguay Football Federation said.

December 27, 2015
December 27, 2015

South America flood ‘worst in 50 years’

Vast areas in Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil is being hit by the worst flooding in 50 years, forcing the evacuation of more than 150,000 people.

November 28, 2015
November 28, 2015

Official sacked for ‘kicking’ woman

The president of Paraguay fires the head of the country's indigenous affairs office after he apparently kicked an indigenous woman.

October 14, 2015
October 14, 2015

Paraguay 0-0 Argentina: Martino's men continue without victory in World Cup qualifiers

Argentina remain winless in qualifying for the 2018 World Cup without Messi after a 0-0 draw in a physical clash with Paraguay at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco.

October 8, 2015
October 8, 2015

Lionel Messi tells Sergio Aguero to wear his No. 10 for Argentina

Sergio Aguero will adopt the No. 10 shirt for Argentina while it is left vacant due to the injury of its usual wearer, Lionel Messi.

September 29, 2015
September 29, 2015

Lionel Messi of Barcelona may make earlier return, doesn't need surgery - Argentina doc

Barcelona star Lionel Messi will be back in action before the two months originally stipulated, Argentina team doctor Donato Villani has said.

August 27, 2015
August 27, 2015

Global life expectancy rises, but people live sicker for longer

People around the world are living longer, but many are also living sicker lives for longer, according to a study.

July 1, 2015
July 1, 2015

Argentina smash six past Paraguay, reach Copa finals

Argentina remain on course to win first Copa America title since 1993 after thrashing Paraguay to set up a final against tournament hosts Chile.

June 29, 2015
June 29, 2015

Hero's joy turns into despair

Paraguay's penalty hero Derlis Gonzalez saw his celebrations curtailed by tragedy after his uncle died of heart attack following Paraguary's win over Brazil.

June 28, 2015
June 28, 2015

Paraguay down Brazil on penalties, meet Argentina

Derlis Gonzalez slots two penalties, one in regular time and again in the shootout, to help Paraguay beat Brazil 4-3 after a 1-1 draw Saturday that advanced them to a Copa America semi-final against Argentina.