Raphina and Philippe Coutinho inspire Brazil to Paraguay win, Argentina dent Colombia's hopes; plus: Rodrigo Bentancur and Alexis Sanchez on target.
Brazil had to settle for a 1-1 draw away to Ecuador after Felix Torres' header 15 minutes from time cancelled out an Casemiro's strike in an eventful World Cup qualifier.
Brazil legend Pele has been released from hospital in Sao Paulo but will continue being treated for a colon tumour.
Pele will remain in a Sao Paulo hospital “for a few days” to undergo further examination for treatment on a colon tumour.
Brazilian football great Pele has been hospitalised in Sao Paulo to continue treatment for a colon tumour.
Argentina drew 0-0 with Brazil to become the second South American team to qualify for the 2022 World Cup on Tuesday.
Lucas Paqueta's second-half goal secured Brazil's path to next year's World Cup with a 1-0 win over Colombia, qualifying with six games to spare.
Brazil's most-capped player Formiga is to retire from international duty later this month.
Brazil and Argentina are among the CONMEBOL members who have confirmed they would not take part in a World Cup every two years.
Brazil moved within one win of qualifying for next year's World Cup by thrashing Uruguay 4-1 in Manaus, with Leeds' Raphinha scoring twice.
Up to 16 Premier League players from South America could be missing from action this weekend.
Lionel Messi was among the scorers as Argentina beat Uruguay 3-0 on Sunday, hours after Brazil were held to a goalless draw by Colombia.
Neymar believes the next World Cup will be his last for Brazil, as he does not know whether he will be able to "mentally endure" another.
Leeds' Raphinha made two of Brazil's comeback goals on his international debut as they recovered to win 3-1 in Venezuela.
Brazilian football legend Pele has been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment for nearly a month.
Eight Premier League players have been named in Brazil's squad for next month's World Cup Qualifiers.
Pele has revealed he is very well despite "a little step back" this week in his recovery after surgery to remove a tumour from his colon earlier this month.
Jurgen Klopp has urged the UK Government to find "some kind of solution" to prevent another club-versus-country row over Covid quarantine rules.
Pele said he is ready for "90 minutes plus extra time" after leaving the intensive care unit of a Sao Paulo hospital following surgery to remove a tumour from his colon.
Pele will be moved out of intensive care in the coming days as the Brazil footballing great continues his recovery from surgery, his daughter said.
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