Lionel Messi, Neymar and James Rodriguez all on target in South America 2018 World Cup qualifying – in pictures

A round-up of Thursday’s results, where Argentina overcame Uruguay, Brazil recorded a first win in Ecuador thanks to Gabriel Jesus and Neymar, and James Rodriguez got on the scoresheet in Colombia’s victory over Venezuela.

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