'Football needs Messi to win World Cup!'The mercurial forward continues to face suggestions that global success with Argentina is needed to be the greatest, but a fellow countryman disagreesWorld CupLaLiga
Why is Spain star Isco struggling at Madrid?The midfielder hit a superb hat-trick for La Roja against Argentina on Tuesday, but is not a guaranteed starter for his club. So why the difference?Real MadridOpinion
Barca calm over Messi amid Argentina fearsThe forward missed international friendlies against Italy and Spain over the past week, but should return to action for the Catalan club on SaturdayBarcelonaSpain
FIFA Rewind: Relive Argentina v CameroonGoal have teamed up with FIFA to bring the great games of the past right up into the 21st centuryWorld CupVideo
Injured Messi criticised: 'Ronaldo would have played'The Barcelona superstar sat out a meeting with Italy and a 6-1 defeat to Spain during the international break with a hamstring complaintReal MadridBarcelona
'Argentina must thank God they have Messi'The Atletico Madrid hitman believes Tuesday's international shows the Barcelona ace deserves to be cut more slack by critics back homeFriendliesWorld Cup
Dybala no cure for Argentina's Messi dependence As talented as the young Juve star is, only Leo has the presence to lift an otherwise mediocre Albiceleste team as Russia 2018 looms largeFriendliesSpain
Argentina equal worst ever defeat with Spain thrashingWith Lionel Messi watching on from the stands, Jorge Sampaoli's side were torn apart in Madrid by an Isco-inspired home sideSpainFriendlies
Argentina need Messi miracle after Isco masterclassThe Real Madrid man led La Roja to a 6-1 win and will be key to their hopes in Russia, while the Albiceleste may struggle even with the Barca forwardWorld CupOpinion
England, Brazil & international friendlies - LIVEGoal brings you all the latest updates from across the day's fixtures - all times BST & this page will automatically refresh!FriendliesEgypt
Spain vs Argentina: TV, stream & previewTwo of the early hopefuls for the 2018 World Cup face off in Madrid on Tuesday, in a huge test for Jorge Sampaoli's AlbicelesteFriendliesSpain
'Boycott is only way left to punish Russia'Relationships between the World Cup host nation and the West are at an all-time low but Russians are calling for more dialogue and understandingWorld CupEgypt
Messi ruled out of Spain gameThe Barcelona forward was passed fit to play by coach Jorge Sampaoli on Monday, but is still feeling discomfort after missing Friday's win over ItalyFIFA Club World CupFriendlies
Real Madrid mean everything to me - NachoThe 28-year-old had to wait patiently for his chance with Zinedine Zidane's side, but he insists that he did the right thing in staying putReal MadridLaLiga
Russian roulette for Messi & SampaoliThe Albiceleste coach welcomes back his star player from injury, but is still seeking solutions in a bid to win football's greatest prize this summerWorld CupOpinion
'Asensio the best youngster in Europe' The Real Madrid star has enjoyed a breakout year at the Santiago Bernabeu, and the Bayern Munich player has waxed lyrical about his compatriotSpainLaLiga
Messi: Dybala and I play the same wayThe Albiceleste captain believes both he and Dybala are more comfortable playing on the right, which has hurt their chances of forming a partnershipFriendliesPremier League
Why Lionel Messi could've played for Spain The Argentina star will be going up against Spain on Tuesday but he could have been lining up on the other side had he chosen toLaLigaItaly
World Cup is a revolver to Messi's head - SampaoliThe Barcelona forward's national team coach feels a five-time Ballon d'Or winner is unable to enjoy outings for his country with expectations so highWorld CupBarcelona
World Cup records - Trophies, scorers & amazing statsGoal has your one-stop shop for all the main milestones and records for football's biggest tournamentWorld CupEgypt
Complete World Cup 2018 Panini sticker checklistGot, got, need! If you're collecting stickers for this year's World Cup in Russia, here is the full collection checklistWorld CupEgypt
We want Messi fit to face Spain – VazquezThe Argentine faces a race against time to prove his fitness to face one of the favourites for the World CupFriendliesSpain
Winners & losers from Friday's internationalsWho topped and who flopped in countries' most recent tests leading up to the World Cup in Russia?FriendliesEgypt
‘Casillas is shaking!’ – Ramos wants Spain recordThe Real Madrid defender wants to surpass the goalkeeper, while he feels La Roja are on target for a strong performance at Russia 2018SpainWorld Cup
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