Can even Messi save Sampaoli's Argentina? The No.10 missed his country's friendly with Italy on Friday night and his absence laid bare the myriad problems facing the World Cup hopefulsArgentinaBarcelona
Fabregas rues Messi's Spain snubThe Barcelona talisman had the option to switch allegiance after putting down roots in Catalunya, but never considered turning his back on ArgentinaSpainBarcelona
Osorio: I have my list for the World Cup The El Tri manager knows who he wants to take to the World Cup and why his players can succeed, even if it's not how others expect them toMexicoIceland
'Messi will never be as great as Maradona'The Barcelona star will be forever compared to the World Cup winner but lacks the charisma to stand alongside him, says another iconic ArgentineArgentinaLaLiga
Kroos: Ter Stegen the perfect keeper...for BarcaThe Real Madrid midfielder is a big fan of his Germany international team-mate, while he has also talked up the qualities of Marcelo and CasemiroReal MadridBarcelona
FIFA Rewind: Relive Argentina v EnglandGoal have teamed up with FIFA to bring the great games of the past right up into the 21st centuryEnglandArgentina
Who should be England's No. 1 at World Cup 2018?Gareth Southgate has plenty of options to consider heading to Russia, but there are question marks over all of those in the mix for a starting spotEnglandBurnley
Scotland vs Costa Rica: TV, stream & match previewAlex McLeish opens his second spell as manager of the Tartan Army at Hampden Park against a side readying itself for another World Cup appearanceCosta RicaScotland
Netherlands vs England: TV, stream & match previewGareth Southgate will begin finalising his World Cup plans with a trip to face a transitional Dutch side taking in Ronald Koeman's first game as bossEnglandNetherlands
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 RussiaArgentinaSpain
Argentine club in shocking child prostitution scandalFifteen and 16-year-olds were allegedly pimped out to men by a 19-year-old player and the team's now at the centre of a growing controversyCopa de la Liga Profesional
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 RussiaArgentinaSpain
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 timeDenmarkPanama
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
Will England boycott World Cup 2018 in Russia?With diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and Russia heating up there are concerns over England's involvement in the tournamentEngland
'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 boycottEnglandPremier League
Oprah advises Messi how to win World CupThe US media superstar has revealed what the Argentina international must do to finally lift football's biggest prize this summerWTFArgentina
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
Neymar on course for WC after 'scary' injury The Paris Saint-Germain forward suffered a broken metatarsal in February, with it initially suggested that he would be out for around three monthsBrazilParis Saint-Germain
Pavard dreaming of Real Madrid & Barcelona The Stuttgart defender hopes to one day grace the books of a European heavyweight, but he is in no rush having already broken into the France foldTransfersReal Madrid
Giroud trolls 'Pikachu' PogbaThe Manchester United midfielder has added a blue streak while on international duty with France, but the Chelsea striker is not convinced by the lookPremier LeagueChelsea
