Does Higuain really risk missing the World Cup?The Juventus striker could still make the cut, but he will have to adapt his game to Jorge Sampaoli's demands if he wishes to go to RussiaSerie AJuventus
Betting Preview: Russia vs ArgentinaAfter a real scare in qualifying we think Argentina will kick on and begin their World Cup warm up with a victory in Moscow against a poor Russia sideFriendliesRussia
Wenger: If you love football, you love MessiThe Argentina talisman netted a timely hat-trick in his nation's final qualifier to carry them to Russia, with Arsenal's boss a big fan of his talentWorld CupBarcelona
Aguero open to Man City exitThe 29-year-old wants to return to Independiente before he brings an end to his playing days and will consider it at the end of next seasonManchester CityPremier League
Aguero on accident: 'I wanted to kill myself'The forward opened up about the car wreck that forced him to miss Argentina's final two World Cup qualifiers against Peru and EcuadorPremier LeagueManchester City
The keeper who rejected Man Utd for the Apocalypse!Malaria, the apocalypse, testicular cancer... the eccentric shot-stopper beat them all to return to the world of football - but not on SaturdaysPremier LeagueLiga MX
Lionel Messi's five best achievementsThe Barcelona legend has had some brilliant achievements in his decorated career, but which are the best?BarcelonaLaLiga
Forget Dybala! Argentina's new star is AcunaWhile the Juventus star has struggled to impose himself alongside Messi, El Huevo could be the attacking full-back Sampaoli has prayed forChampions LeagueJuventus
Messi among FUT18 International HeroesFive players have been awarded limited edition upgraded cards after securing their international sides' places in Russia next summerEsportsEgypt
Messi can still have the finale he deservesThe 30-year-old led the Albiceleste to the World Cup with a superb hat-trick in Ecuador on Tuesday and now has his sights set on the biggest prizeWorld CupBarcelona
Neymar 'happy' for Messi to play in WCThe PSG star is pleased that his former club-mate at Barcelona has qualified for Russia, with Antonella Roccuzzo also expressing her delightChileBrazil
Magical Messi sends Argentina to World CupThe striker's incomparable talents came to the rescue in Quito as a 3-1 victory meant Argentina sealed their place in RussiaEcuadorWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
Messi sets another record with qualifying goalsThe Argentina star scored twice to become the first player in history to reach 20 World Cup qualifying goals in South AmericaEcuadorWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
Messi and Argentina delay U2 concertThe Irish band are due to play in La Plata on Tuesday, but their arrival on stage has been pushed back so that the locals can watch the footballWorld CupEcuador
Watch and bet on Messi and Neymar this weekOnly Brazil have assured themselves of a place in Russia 2018, with Argentina and Uruguay amongst the teams also vying for a spot on the planeWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOLChile
How Neymar can ruin Messi's World Cup dreamsWith the Selecao already comfortably qualified for Russia, they may play a weakened side against Chile and make life difficult for their rivalsChileEcuador
'Messi still has to win a World Cup'Argentina are sweating on their place at next summer's showpiece, but the FIFA president believes an iconic figure will get another shot at the crownWorld CupEcuador
Betting preview: Ecuador vs ArgentinaAfter a qualifying tournament spanning two years it comes down to the final game for Argentina, and we think there will be goals at both ends in QuitoWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOLEcuador
If national teams wore their country's flagCan you imagine Germany shunning their traditional white, or Italy swapping blue for their flag colours? Imagine no further - the results are here!WTFChile
Ecuador vs Argentina: Team news & TVLionel Messi and the Albiceleste must win to be sure that a path to next summer's World Cup will remain open to them beyond Tuesday nightWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOLEcuador
What Argentina need to qualify for the World CupGoal takes a look at the South American qualification round ahead of the final games and the outlook is bleak for Lionel Messi and co.World Cup Qualification CONMEBOLChile
Argentina warned of World Cup death riskSupporters are encouraged to swap beer and crisps for low-fat alternatives to reduce the risk of heart problems while watching footballWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOLEcuador
Simeone wants to coach son GiovanniThe Colchoneros manager believes his son, who currently plays for Fiorentina, has the potential to become a great striker one daySerie AFiorentina
Argentina's worst World Cup nightmareDespite the switch to the vociferous Bombonera, Thursday yielded a familiarly frustrating 90 goalless minutes for Lionel Messi and his chargesWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOLLaLiga
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