Carioca Championship final Overview

A genius, a revolutionary, a mad man - Colombia's iconic goalkeeper is all of these things and more

The Argentine national team has been plunged into a state of absolute uncertainty as a series of off-field scandals and internal disputes threaten to derail the squad. Reports from Italy suggest that a combination of legal battles involving federation leadership and simmering resentment over unpaid bonuses has created a toxic atmosphere ahead of the upcoming international break.

Leandro Paredes is reportedly ready to call time on his international career with Argentina following the fallout from a chaotic World Cup final. The experienced midfielder faces a lengthy suspension and admits the landscape has changed significantly following the retirement of talisman Lionel Messi.

The Albiceleste captain ends his remarkable international career as a hero in his homeland, but he had to go through hell to win the love of his people