Simeone: Ronaldo better than Messi in a 'normal team'The former Albiceleste icon has snubbed his countryman in favour of the Portugal international when choosing between the twoWorld CupPortugal
World Cup Betting: Argentina 11/8 to qualify from Group DCroatia's 3-0 win over Jorge Sampaoli's men in Nizhny Novgorod leaves the South American outfit with plenty of work to do if they're to progressWorld CupCroatia
VIDEO: Caballero calamity dooms ArgentinaThe goalkeeper delivered an errant pass that fell right to Ante Rebic, which was the beginning of the end for the AlbicelesteWorld CupCroatia
Aguero takes aim at Sampaoli after Argentina fiascoThe striker was clearly unhappy when it was suggested that the coach had blamed his players for Thursday's defeat to CroatiaWorld CupCroatia
'This was Messi's last chance for glory with Argentina'The Albiceleste captain endured a miserable outing against Croatia and is set to decide his international future after the World CupWorld CupCroatia
Argentina suffer historic World Cup defeatCroatia took the hammer to Lionel Messi and Co., inflicting the Albiceleste’s worst first-round group stage defeat since 1958World CupCroatia
'Don't cry for me Argentina!' - World in shock at Albiceleste annihilationSocial media was abuzz after the South American side were humiliated in Nizhny Novgorod on ThursdayWorld CupCroatia
What a Messi! Sampaoli's Argentina a shamblesA huge error from the Chelsea goalkeeper helped Croatia on their way to victory as the Albiceleste stare at a humiliating first-round exit in RussiaWorld CupCroatia
The miserable Messi stat that sums up his nightThe star man barely got a sniff of the ball in the first half as his supply was limited by an effective performance from their Group D rivalsWorld CupCroatia
Di Maria, Rojo and Biglia benched against CroatiaThe trio are replaced by Acuna, Mercado and Enzo Perez in a radical shift from the side that failed to ignite in a 1-1 stalemate against IcelandWorld CupCroatia
Betting Special: Argentina vs CroatiaHaving opened his account for La Albiceleste against this opposition 12 years ago, Al Hain-Cole expects the Barcelona star to punish Dalic's men againCroatiaWorld Cup
Argentina v Croatia: 28/1 on a goal being scoredThis Group D clash promises goals galore and any punters opening a new Coral account can get a huge price on either side finding the net on ThursdayWorld CupCroatia
Betting Tips: Argentina vs CroatiaWith Sampaoli's men still struggling for an identity, Al Hain-Cole expects goals at both ends when La Albiceleste meet the Vatreni in Nizhny NovgorodCroatiaWorld Cup
Betting: Industry-best price on Messi to scoreThe Barcelona star is yet to get off the mark at the tournament but is set to shine against a side he has scored against on two separate occasionsCroatiaWorld Cup
Fabregas: Best-ever Messi more complete than CR7A former team-mate of the mercurial Argentine considers him to be ahead of his Clasico rival in the global pecking order and top of the all-time listWorld CupCroatia
Beckham predicts England vs Argentina finalThe former Three Lions skipper has plenty of personal history with the Albiceleste and sees old rivalries being rekindled on Russian soil this summerWorld CupEngland
The murderous dictatorship behind Argentina’s World Cup winThe 1978 World Cup came to South America at a time in which thousands of people were disappearing at the hands of a murderous military juntaWorld Cup
Betting: Today's 15/2 World Cup treble Our tipster has picked out a selection for each of Thursday's World Cup matches and combining all three pays 15/2 (8.0) with dabblebetWorld CupCroatia
'Croatia can cause World Cup surprise'Zlatko Dalic’s side face Argentina in their second game of the tournament and have been backed for success by a former coachWorld CupCroatia
Messi and Ronaldo can win the World Cup alone – KjaerHaving faced the two "extraterrestrials" in league football this season, the Sevilla star is acutely aware of just how potent they can beWorld CupIceland
World Cup Betting Offers: Free bets and bonusesThere are plenty of bookmaker concessions for online punters to take advantage of in order to boost their bankrolls throughout the competitionWorld CupEgypt
Why Messi can’t win the World Cup all aloneThe Barcelona forward is charged with leading the Albiceleste to glory at Russia 2018, but it is unfair to expect him to win the tournament all aloneWorld CupCroatia
LIVE: Argentina vs CroatiaJorge Sampaoli's side have a point on the board but will need much more in their second game if they are to have a chance of getting out of the groupWorld CupCroatia
Betting: A 22/1 pick for Argentina vs CroatiaThursday's Group D game looks should be an entertaining affair and our tipster has picked out a big price selection including goals, corners and cardsWorld CupCroatia
'All that separates Messi & Maradona is height'The former Real Madrid striker played with Maradona at Sevilla in 1992-93, but is unwilling to choose whether he is better than the Barcelona starCroatiaWorld Cup
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