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SI.com: Gregory Sica: Agüero's World Cup chances ride on his return to form

If his incredible two-goal display against Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday was any indication, Atlético Madrid superstar Sergio Agüero could be on the path to recovery after a frustrating beginning to the 2009-10 season.

Football: Argentine star gunned down

Former Argentina international defender Fernando Caceres is fighting for his life in a Buenos Aires hospital after being shot in the head during an armed robbery.

FIFA to investigate Maradona TV interview rant

Diego Maradona could have compromised his role in Argentina's World Cup build-up after world governing body FIFA announced they are to investigate his conduct in a reportedly obscene TV interview following his side's 1-0 win over Uruguay.

Late winner puts Argentina in World Cup finals

Substitute Mario Bolatti scored in the 85th minute to give Argentina a 1-0 victory against 10-man Uruguay on Wednesday night and send the struggling South American football heavyweights through to next year's World Cup finals.

Last-gasp Palermo goal rescues Argentina

Substitute Martin Palermo's close-range finish deep into injury time earned Argentina a thrilling last-gasp 2-1 win over Peru in Buenos Aires just minutes after Diego Maradona's side looked to have suffered yet another World Cup qualifying setback.

Maradona considering future with Argentina

Diego Maradona has threatened to quit as Argentina coach next week unless certain terms and conditions are met.

SI.com: Gregory Sica: Who'll be in as South America qualifying comes to end

Brazil and Paraguay already booked their tickets for the 2010 World Cup, but six other teams are still in the running. There are only two automatic tickets left for South America, and one playoff berth against the fourth-place team from CONCACAF.

Milito to miss Argentina's crunch qualifiers

Argentina will be missing striker Diego Milito for the final two World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Uruguay as Diego Maradona's struggling team battle to reach the finals in 2010.

SI.com: Tim Vickery: Argentina's woes resemble Brazil's from eight years ago

From the outside looking in, most don't appreciate how hard it is to qualify for the World Cup from the South American region.

SI.com: Gregory Sica: Argentina's World Cup hopes resting on a few tight paths

With Argentina on the brink of elimination from the 2010 World Cup, which would be the first time it missed out on the finals in 40 years, immediate measures need to be taken. Diego Maradona, who will remain the coach for Argentina's final two qualifiers versus Peru and Uruguay next month, will need to pick up positive results to avoid the embarrassment of elimination.

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