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
Real Madrid mean everything to me - NachoThe 28-year-old had to wait patiently for his chance with Zinedine Zidane's side, but he insists that he did the right thing in staying putReal MadridLaLiga
Russian roulette for Messi & SampaoliThe Albiceleste coach welcomes back his star player from injury, but is still seeking solutions in a bid to win football's greatest prize this summerWorld CupOpinion
'Asensio the best youngster in Europe' The Real Madrid star has enjoyed a breakout year at the Santiago Bernabeu, and the Bayern Munich player has waxed lyrical about his compatriotSpainLaLiga
Messi: Dybala and I play the same wayThe Albiceleste captain believes both he and Dybala are more comfortable playing on the right, which has hurt their chances of forming a partnershipFriendliesPremier League
Why Lionel Messi could've played for Spain The Argentina star will be going up against Spain on Tuesday but he could have been lining up on the other side had he chosen toLaLigaItaly
World Cup is a revolver to Messi's head - SampaoliThe Barcelona forward's national team coach feels a five-time Ballon d'Or winner is unable to enjoy outings for his country with expectations so highWorld CupBarcelona
World Cup records - Trophies, scorers & amazing statsGoal has your one-stop shop for all the main milestones and records for football's biggest tournamentWorld CupEgypt
Complete World Cup 2018 Panini sticker checklistGot, got, need! If you're collecting stickers for this year's World Cup in Russia, here is the full collection checklistWorld CupEgypt
We want Messi fit to face Spain – VazquezThe Argentine faces a race against time to prove his fitness to face one of the favourites for the World CupFriendliesSpain
Winners & losers from Friday's internationalsWho topped and who flopped in countries' most recent tests leading up to the World Cup in Russia?FriendliesEgypt
‘Casillas is shaking!’ – Ramos wants Spain recordThe Real Madrid defender wants to surpass the goalkeeper, while he feels La Roja are on target for a strong performance at Russia 2018SpainWorld Cup
‘Italy don’t need Balotelli, we have Immobile’The midfielder says that the Azzurri should keep faith with their current forwards despite another defeat, this time at the hands of ArgentinaFriendliesItaly
Spain, England & international friendlies - LIVEGoal brings you all the latest updates from across the day's fixtures - all times GMT & this page will automatically refresh!FriendliesBrazil
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 hopefulsBarcelonaFriendlies
Messi and Aguero miss out against ItalyTwo of the Albiceleste's leading strikers are unavailable at the Etihad Stadium, handing a chance to Giovani Lo CelsoItalyFriendlies
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
'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 ArgentineLaLigaWorld Cup
Italy to wear special kit v England and ArgentinaThe message "Davide with us forever" will be emblazoned on the shirts that the Azzurri wear in their friendliesItalyEngland
How Messi has spent a week in ManchesterThe Barcelona man is sharing a room with Aguero as he spends the week at Manchester City's training ground ahead of Argentina's game against ItalyBarcelonaManchester City
FIFA Rewind: Relive Argentina v EnglandGoal have teamed up with FIFA to bring the great games of the past right up into the 21st centuryWorld CupEngland
Argentina vs Italy: TV, stream & previewLionel Messi and co. will be strutting their stuff in Manchester as they take on an Azzurri side that is still licking their woundsFriendliesItaly
Italy’s exclusion of Balotelli is scandalousThe in-form Nice striker is perhaps better than ever, and the time has come for his return to national team set-upItalyFriendlies
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 RussiaWorld CupSpain
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