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Aguero collapses at halftime as Argentina lose to Nigeria

Man City striker Sergio Aguero 'faints' during Argentina match and 'is taken to hospital'

Argentina striker Sergio Aguero collapsed in the dressing room at halftime before they lost 4-2 to fellow World Cup qualifiers Nigeria in a friendly after taking a two-goal lead on Tuesday.

The Argentine Football Federation (AFA) said in a statement that Aguero, who scored in the first half, was taken away for routine examinations but added: “The player is well”.

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