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Vol. 5 Num 1112 Tue. July 17, 2007  
   
Sports


Pragmatism beats romanticism
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(Clockwise From Top-left): The scoreboard says it all and a dejected Juan Roman Riquelme can only stand with his hands on his hips as the favoured Argentines crash to another final calamity in the Copa America final at the Pachencho Romero stadium in Maracaibo on Sunday. Brazil forward Robinho holds up the player-of-the-tournament trophy during the awards ceremony following their victory over Argentina in the Copa America final at the Pachencho Romero stadium in Maracaibo on Sunday. And Brazil right-back Daniel Alves (top) is carried by striker Vagner Love after the defender scored a stunning goal to round off a comprehensive victory. PHOTO: AFP