WATCH: Referee technology at workFrance's game with Spain marked yet another successful outing for a video referee, with one goal correctly ruled out, and one correctly awardedSpainFriendlies
Is the AFA responsible for Messi ban?The acting head of Argentine football found out about the No.10's four-match ban on TV, proof of the chaos that has enveloped the governing bodyOpinionBarcelona
WATCH: Dempsey closes on recordThe Seattle Sounders veteran's effort against Panama wasn't enough to secure a crucial World Cup qualification winPanamaUSA
China defender faces 'affair' ban A player for the Chinese national team, Jiang Zhipeng, is facing calls to be suspended from both his national team and his club from his scorned wifeChinaWTF
Seven winning picks from Soccerway!Soccerway's team was up to its usual business working their stats-based magic and it paid off with multiple winners over the international weekend
Pulisic passes another test The U.S. national team earned a hard-fought point in Panama and the young BVB star proved he was up to the task in a hostile CONCACAF environment.USAPanama
Mexico breaks another curseEl Tri have snapped several marks that were more than a decade old with their strong start to the qualification campaign.MexicoTrinidad and Tobago
Brazil qualifies for World Cup The Selecao reached Russia 2018 with four games to spare after a 13-match unbeaten runBrazil
Ratings: Gonzalez leads U.S. defenseThe U.S. national team earned a hard-fought point on the road against Panama in World Cup qualifying.USAPanama
El Tri fortunate to take victoryJuan Carlos Osorio's changes from the win over Costa Rica were unimpressive, and a key call went El Tri's way as they took the away win.MexicoOpinion
Where does CR7 rank among top scorers?The Portugal captain netted his 71st goal for his country in Tuesday's friendly against Sweden, taking him into the top 10 international scorersPortugalFriendlies
Chicharito fit to start for El TriThe star striker looking to break Mexico's all-time scoring record is fit while Juan Carlos Osorio elected not to start the Real Sociedad man.MexicoTrinidad and Tobago
Argentina could miss the World CupThe captain was absent for a 2-0 defeat at altitude, and if his ban is not reduced on appeal the clueless Albiceleste face an uphill struggleWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOLBolivia
Bolivia president slams Messi banThe Barcelona star will miss Tuesday night's game in La Paz - a decision that does not sit well with the head of state, who has criticised the moveArgentinaWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
How will Mexico line up vs. T&T?Goal takes a look at three possibilities for El Tri coach Juan Carlos Osorio to use as he looks get six points from this month's matches.MexicoTrinidad and Tobago
What exactly did Messi rant at linesman?Linesman Emerson Carvalho was alleged to have been verbally abused against Chile and FIFA has punished the Argentine as a resultWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOLBolivia
USA could face standoff in PanamaThe U.S. national team is in Panama in search of points, but the home team is likely to focus on ensuring the Americans don't score goals.USAPanama
WATCH: Ex-Man Utd star Kagawa scoresThe Borussia Dortmund midfielder bagged the opener after eight minutes in the World Cup qualifier against Thailand on TuesdayJapanThailand
El Tri's idea should stay the sameWhile there will be changes to Mexico's starting lineup Tuesday, Juan Carlos Osorio won't stray from the tactics that led to a victory Friday.MexicoTrinidad and Tobago
Heat on Pinto in San Pedro SulaThe Honduras manager may have the hottest seat in the house when he coaches a must-win game against his former team Tuesday.Costa RicaHonduras
Arena: U.S. could make 4-5 changesThe U.S. national team coach says there could be adjustments to his lineup beyond finding replacements for Sebastian Lletget and John Brooks.USAPanama
Defoe going vegan to make WCThe striker is fighting the ageing process thanks to a number of innovative techniques which are prolonging his career at the top levelWorld Cup Qualification UEFALithuania
'Ireland must reach WC for Coleman'The Everton defender suffered a horrific injury in his side's last qualification game and his compatriot is even more determined to qualify nowIrelandEverton
The day Messi was broken by BoliviaThat unforgettable 6-1 drubbing marked a watershed for the Albiceleste, both for the two legendary No. 10s and another, absent geniusArgentinaOpinion
Osorio shrugs off criticism, supportThe Mexico coach has fewer vocal critics after Friday's victory over Costa Rica, but seems genuinely indifferent to outside support or criticism.MexicoOpinion
Arena gets most out of U.S. starsGoal takes an analytical look at the U.S. national team's 6-0 win over Honduras, which saw the star duo thrive in central midfield.USAOpinion
WATCH: Pavon's Boca stunnerThe 21-year-old striker cut in and let loose with a crashing shot that gave his side the lead in Sunday's Primera Division clashVideoBoca Juniors
Netherlands problems bigger than BlindThe former Ajax player leaves the team in a disastrous situation in World Cup qualifying and there is little reason to be confident in the KNVBNetherlandsFriendlies
Blind sacked as Netherlands coachFollowing the World Cup qualifying defeat on Saturday night, the former Ajax defender has been relieved of his dutiesWorld Cup Qualification UEFABulgaria
England extend clean sheet recordThe Three Lions have played five World Cup qualification matches without conceding a goal, after extending the run against LithuaniaWorld Cup Qualification UEFAEngland
