May 12 - FIFA has suspended El Salvador from all international football, citing Government interference in issues of the national side as the reason for their decision.
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Silencer of Maracana immortalised on sidewalk
December 29 - Alcides Ghiggia (pictured), whose goal for Uruguay stunned spectators at the Maracana Stadium in the 1950 World Cup against Brazil, has been immortalised at the stadium's sidewalk of fame.
Argentinean crisis solved claims Bilardo
By Duncan Mackay
December 29 - Crisis talks have been held between Diego Maradona (pictured) and Carlos Bilardo to try to prevent a damaging split between Argentina's team management before next year's World Cup in South Africa.
Passarella becomes new River Plate President after controversial election
December 7 - Argentina's 1978 World Cup-winning captain Daniel Passarella (pictured) was today elected president of River Plate after winning an election that was overshadowed by allegations of fraud and corruption.
Joint Uruguay and Argentina 2030 World Cup bid given go-ahead
November 25 - CONMEBOL, South America's governing body, has backed a plan by Argentina and Uruguay to launch a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup to commemorate the centenary of the first-ever tournament that was also held in Uruguay.
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