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Messi hit with 3-month Argentina ban after Copa America rant
Lionel Messi has been suspended from playing international football for three months after a rant against officiating at the Copa America.

Argentina chiefs clash over Lionel Messi international return
Two Argentina football chiefs have clashed with their comments about Lionel Messi's upcoming international return.

Maradona slams Barcelona superstar Messi over lack of leadership
Diego Maradona claims Argentina and Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi goes to the "bathroom 20 times before a match".

Argentina part company with manager after dreadful World Cup campaign
Jorge Sampaoli's reign as Argentina boss ended on Sunday evening in the wake of a disastrous World Cup finals campaign

Mbappe stars for France as they sweep aside Argentina in thriller
Kylian Mbappe scored two second-half goals to help France defeat Argentina 4-3 and move into the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

Rojo the hero as Argentina sink Nigeria to reach last 16 in Russia
Argentina left it late to secure their place in the last-16 of the World Cup after a dramatic Marcos Rojo winner saw them beat Nigeria 2-1.

FIFA starts action to identify Argentina World Cup hooligans
FIFA is working with Russian police to identify a group of Argentina fans that attacked a Croatia supporter in the World Cup.

Sergio Aguero hits out at Argentina coach after shock defeat to Croatia
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has hit out at Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli after their 3-0 defeat to Croatia.

Messi misses penalty as Iceland earn famous draw with Argentina
Lionel Messi missed a second-half penalty as Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Iceland in their World Cup Group D opener in Moscow.

Argentina v Iceland: Follow all the action LIVE!
Follow all the action via our Live Centre as Argentina take on Iceland in their World Cup Group D opener in Kaliningrad.

Lionel Messi discusses whether Russia will be his final World Cup
Lionel Messi says he does not know if this will be his last World Cup - but expects to have an answer by the end of the tournament.

Knee surgery rules Man Utd man out of Argentina squad
Manchester United's Sergio Romero has been ruled out of this summer's World Cup after the Argentina goalkeeper suffered a knee injury.

Argentina coach explains Lionel Messi absence after mauling
Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli played down the margin of defeat in last night's hammering by Spain and revealed why Lionel Messi missed out.

Lionel Messi drops in to surprise Man City Academy kids
Lionel Messi delighted some of Manchester City's Academy children as he made a surprise visit to a training session on Thursday.

Messi drops hint he is ready to call time on Argentina career
Lionel Messi 🐐 has suggested why this summer might well be the last time the world gets to appreciate him in an Argentina shirt.

Man Utd star ponders surprise exit as World Cup fears grow
Sergio Romero is open to a move from Man Utd in January because he fears a lack of game time will affect his World Cup prospects.

Aguero taken to hospital during Argentina friendly defeat
Sergio Aguero was taken to hospital after fainting in the dressing room at half-time of Argentina's 4-2 defeat by Nigeria in Russia.

Football owed the World Cup to Messi insists Argentina boss
Jorge Sampaoli said his side cannot totally rely on Lionel Messi as his team swept aside Ecuador 3-1 to qualify for the World Cup

Rib injury likely to sideline Man City star Aguero for six weeks
Argentina national team doctor Donato Villani has claimed that Sergio Aguero will be sidelined for longer than first thought.

Barcelona hit out at ‘unjust’ Lionel Messi four-match ban
Barcelona have called the four-game international ban given to Lionel Messi for abusing an assistant referee "unjust and disproportionate".

Messi handed four-match ban for insulting official
Lionel Messi has been banned for four international matches for abusing an assistant referee, FIFA has announced.

Argentine wonderkid: ‘I like watching Liverpool, and Zlatan’
Argentinian starlet Joaquin Perez Ibanez has given interested Premier League clubs a boost by revealing his love for English football.

Arsenal ‘in talks’ to sign Roma playmaker – report
Arsene Wenger is plotting a January move for an Argentinian AS Roma midfielder, and has opened talks with the player, according to a report.

WCQs: Messi scores on Argentina return, Man City new boy inspires Brazil
Lionel Messi scored the winner on his return to Argentina duty, while Man City's new signing Gabriel Jesus starred in Brazil's win.

Rumour Mill: West Ham want Inter star; Toffees want Reds man
Everton are consider a bid for a striker from their rivals Liverpool, while the Hammers move for an Inter Milan striker.

Rumour Mill: Man Utd chase former Gunner; Reds want Hector
Man Utd are rumoured to be in for a former Arsenal player, while Jurgen Klopp looks to Germany to solve Liverpool's left-back problems.

Rumour Mill: Arsenal hold more Icardi talks; Swans swoop
Arsenal are closing in on one of their main striking targets, while Swansea eye two fresh faces to cover for Ashley Williams' imminent exit.

My move to West Ham is complete, claims striker Calleri
Argentine striker Jonathan Calleri says he's 'fulfilling a dream' by moving to Europe after claiming he's agreed to sign for West Ham.

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