Messi's strike partner options for the World CupWhile the Albiceleste captain is an automatic choice for his nation, there is fierce competition to accompany him in RussiaArgentinaWorld Cup
Sampaoli suggests Dybala & Icardi could miss World CupThe Juventus and Inter stars were left out for March's friendlies and now run the risk of missing out altogether on RussiaArgentinaWorld Cup
Mbappe is this generation's Zidane - DugarryThe 19-year-old can be Les Bleus' spearhead for the next 10 or 15 years so should be given the chance to learn in that role, the ex-striker saysFranceColombia
How Sevilla’s Man Utd shock is inspiring DenmarkThe former Ajax captain believes his national side can "cause a stir" in Russia as he targets a move back to the big timeDenmarkWorld Cup
Roma's Alisson to captain Brazil vs RussiaThe shot-stopper with become the 15th captain under Tite's rotational policy while Douglas Costa and Thiago Silva will be handed startsGermanyBrazil
Netherlands vs England: Classic games & h2h recordThe Three Lions travel to Amsterdam as part of their World Cup finals preparations, but what's the overall record between the two nations?EnglandNetherlands
The battle to be Brazil's top scorer under TiteSet to face Russia and Germany this week on the Brasil Global Tour, coach Tite will look to his star trio to fire his side to victory in EuropeGermanyBrazil
Nike reveal Socceroos jersey release dateSocceroos fans finally know when the green and gold jersey is released...but they won't be happy with the dateAustralia
Mexico vs Iceland: Match preview & live streamEl Tri face the fellow World Cup-bound squad in the first of a pair of March tune-upsMexicoIceland
Ronaldinho enters politics in native BrazilThe former Barca star has become a member of a political space linked with the evangelical Universal Church movement
The secret behind Willian's formThe in-form Chelsea midfielder says he is in peak condition for the World Cup having drastically changed his diet ahead of Russia 2018GermanyBrazil
'Putin will use World Cup like Hitler used Olympics'The Foreign secretary maintains that the head of state will try to make political gains out of the event, with other MPs calling for a boycottEnglandWorld Cup
Prolific Dost still trying to prove worthThe 28-year-old has been red hot in Portugal for the second season in a row, but has been unable to replicate those heroics for the national teamNetherlandsOpinion
Guardado the leader Mexico needsThe midfielder is headed for his fourth World Cup and can provide leadership for El Tri in the absence of Rafa MarquezMexicoIceland
McTominay saw Scottish heritage doubtedPeter Grant admits that he questioned whether the midfielder would be eligible for the Scots after seeing him in action for the first timeScotlandCosta Rica
Mexicans Abroad: Lozano's happy return, HH in good formIt was a good weekend for El Tri players in Europe with several coming into the March friendly matches in strong formMexicoIceland
BGT Venues: Luzhniki StadiumWith Brazil set to meet Russia in Moscow, Chevrolet Brasil Global Tour takes a closer look at the setting of Friday's clashBrazilRussia
Raiola fumes at Italy over Balotelli omissionThe former Liverpool striker has scored 22 goals in 31 appearances for Nice this season but was again overlooked by caretaker boss Luigi Di BiagioItalyNice
Raiola suggests Donnarumma will leave MilanThe teenage goalkeeper has been linked with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain despite having only signed a new four-year contract last summerTransfersAC Milan
Brazil lose Alex Sandro to injuryThe Juventus man suffered a muscle problem and became the first casualty of this month's squad that will face Russia and GermanyJuventusGermany
LIVE: Brazil training in MoscowBrasil Global Tour returned to Spartak Moscow's training centre on Tuesday as coach Tite took his charges through their pacesBrazilRussia
Brazil to meet Croatia and AustriaThe Selecao have confirmed their final two World Cup warm-ups matches, with the Brasil Global Tour set to head back to Europe in JuneCroatiaBrazil
Damm frustrated by El Tri absenceThe winger is injured but says he hoped he'd be allowed to recover with El Tri rather than with TigresMexicoTigres
Pulisic's absence is good for USMNTChristian Pulisic is the U.S. national team's unquestioned star, but his absence should allow newcomers to stake their claims to prominent roles.USAParaguay
El Tri's Govea pushing for World Cup roster spotThe 22-year-old is having a breakout year in Belgium and, despite playing just 16 national team minutes in his career, hopes he can head to RussiaMexicoCroatia
Buffon: I’m with Italy because of AstoriThe veteran shot-stopper felt a sense of responsibility drive him to accept Luigi Di Biagio's call to the national sideItalyJuventus
Alisson: The World Cup starts nowThe Selecao take to the training field on Monday for the first time this month with all the talk still centered around who will replace NeymarBrazilRussia
