Argentina making huge error in omitting IcardiThe Inter star has been consigned to the reserves while the Albiceleste's hopes rest on two players who arrive in Russia with doubts above their headsOpinionWorld Cup
Icardi left out of Argentina's World Cup squadThe Inter star had been included in the Albiceleste shortlist but is overlooked in favour of Paulo Dybala and Gonzalo Higuain up frontWorld CupInter
Klose, Ronaldo & World Cup all-time top scorersOver 1,200 players have found the target on the grandest of footballing stages, but only 13 have reached double figures in the competition's historyWorld CupBrazil
Champions! Every World Cup winner from 1930-2014Since football’s global showpiece was first staged, eight nations have got their hands on the grandest of prizes. Will new kings be crowned in 2018?World CupEngland
Croatia manager: It's not possible to stop MessiAhead of his side's World Cup matchup against Argentina, the 51-year-old manager sounded out a warningWorld CupCroatia
'Jose brings a warpath as a manager'The former Blues striker is set for an emotional return to the ground where he won his first league title on FridayChelseaManchester United
Messi won't quit Argentina if World Cup eludes himThe Barcelona superstar has vowed to remain part of the Albiceleste squad regardless of what happens in Russia, having regretted a past retirementWorld Cup
Icardi named in provisional Argentina World Cup squadThe 25-year-old has earned a spot in the first draft of picks from Albiceleste coach Jorge Sampaoli but may not make the final 23World Cup
'Icardi isn't in Messi's magic circle' A former Albiceleste frontman has suggested that a proven striker at Inter is being overlooked by his country due to friendships formed in the squadWorld CupInter
'Messi should stop at Barca and focus on WC'A man who helped Argentina to their last global triumph has urged a talismanic figure of the current era to bring his domestic campaign to a closeWorld CupLaLiga
World Cup 2018 kits: All you need to knowGoal takes a look at what we know about all the latest kits for all the teams taking part in the World Cup in RussiaWorld CupEgypt
Messi must win WC to reach Maradona's level - BilardoThe manager who led Argentina to glory in 1986 believes the Barcelona star needs one final title to round off his careerWorld Cup
'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
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
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
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