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Messi’s hometown turns blue & white

Lionel Messi’s hometown Rosario paints in the Argentine national colours ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which will start next week in Russia.

We aren't the best nor the favourites, Messi warns Argentina fans

"We cannot send the message that we are the best, because that's not true." Messi said.

We aren't the best nor the favourites, Messi warns Argentina fans

"People need to know that we are not going to Russia as favourites but we have a group of very good players." Messi said.

New AFA president vows to get Messi ban reduced

The Argentine FA, lacking proper leadership since 2015 and fearful its national team might not reach the World Cup finals without banned captain Lionel Messi, elected a third-tier club chairman and former roadsweeper as its president on Wednesday.

Bauza laments Messi absence as Argentina boss remains defiant

Edgardo Bauza bemoaned the timing of Lionel Messi's suspension after Argentina's woes were compounded in a stunning loss to Bolivia as the head coach remained defiant.

Messi penalty lifts Argentina into qualifying berths

Lionel Messi converted a penalty as Argentina laboured to a 1-0 win over Chile in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday that put them back in the automatic qualifying spots for next year's finals in Russia.

Argentina face Chile test in South America World Cup race

The unthinkable prospect of a World Cup without Argentina or Lionel Messi could move a step closer to becoming reality on Thursday as the South American giants prepare to face arch-rivals Chile in a crucial battle on the road to Russia 2018.

June 6, 2018
June 6, 2018

Messi’s hometown turns blue & white

Lionel Messi’s hometown Rosario paints in the Argentine national colours ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which will start next week in Russia.

May 28, 2018
May 28, 2018

We aren't the best nor the favourites, Messi warns Argentina fans

"We cannot send the message that we are the best, because that's not true." Messi said.

May 28, 2018
May 28, 2018

We aren't the best nor the favourites, Messi warns Argentina fans

"People need to know that we are not going to Russia as favourites but we have a group of very good players." Messi said.

March 31, 2017
March 31, 2017

New AFA president vows to get Messi ban reduced

The Argentine FA, lacking proper leadership since 2015 and fearful its national team might not reach the World Cup finals without banned captain Lionel Messi, elected a third-tier club chairman and former roadsweeper as its president on Wednesday.

March 29, 2017
March 29, 2017

Bauza laments Messi absence as Argentina boss remains defiant

Edgardo Bauza bemoaned the timing of Lionel Messi's suspension after Argentina's woes were compounded in a stunning loss to Bolivia as the head coach remained defiant.

March 24, 2017
March 24, 2017

Messi penalty lifts Argentina into qualifying berths

Lionel Messi converted a penalty as Argentina laboured to a 1-0 win over Chile in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday that put them back in the automatic qualifying spots for next year's finals in Russia.

March 22, 2017
March 22, 2017

Argentina face Chile test in South America World Cup race

The unthinkable prospect of a World Cup without Argentina or Lionel Messi could move a step closer to becoming reality on Thursday as the South American giants prepare to face arch-rivals Chile in a crucial battle on the road to Russia 2018.