Lozano in, Vela out of El Tri's Gold Cup squadThe injured PSV winger will attempt to get fit ahead of the summer tournament, while the in-form LAFC attacker asked not to be includedMexicoCONCACAF Gold Cup
Herrera confirms Gold Cup absenceThe player is preparing for a summer transfer and says he needs to get back to peak fitness after a demanding season with PortoMexicoCONCACAF Gold Cup
Martino confident Lozano can play at Gold CupThe El Tri coach says the winger can recover in time for this summer's tournament, even after PSV shut him down for the rest of the seasonMexicoCONCACAF Gold Cup
El Tri's Gold Cup path has potential speed bumpsEl Tri should be favored in every match, but even if the bracket worked out well they won't be able to waltz to another regional crownMexicoCONCACAF Gold Cup
'Messi's clothes too big but he left trail of bodies behind' - BanegaThe La Liga duo played together in the Newell's Old Boys academy, where the five-time Ballon d'Or winner impressed many team-matesBarcelonaArgentina
Nations League puts El Tri in tricky spotEven if El Tri fans dismiss the new tournament, they'll also demand their team win the whole thingMexicoCONCACAF Nations League
Messi's attitude questioned by Argentina legendDaniel Passarella has accused the five-time Ballon d'Or winner of feeling uneasy and not giving as much for the Albiceleste as he does at Camp NouArgentinaBarcelona
Maradona: Argentina flops not fit to wear the shirt!Lionel Messi returned to the fold for a meeting with Venezuela, but was unable to inspire an upturn in fortune for an underperforming national sideArgentinaCopa America
Messi suffers groin injury in Argentina defeatLionel Scaloni's side fell to an embarrassing defeat as they step up their preparations for the Copa America in JuneArgentinaBarcelona
Messi's return unable to hide Argentina failingsThe Albiceleste were outplayed in a 3-1 defeat to Venezuela that raises serious doubts just months before the Copa America kicks offArgentinaFriendlies
Argentina vs Venezuela: Messi starts in international returnLa Albiceleste host their fellow South American rivals in Madrid as they step up preparations for the Copa America later this yearFriendliesArgentina
Messi to start first Argentina match since World CupThe Barcelona star ends nine months of self-imposed international exile on Friday when he captains the Albiceleste against VenezuelaArgentinaFriendlies
Messi's back, but why are Argentina still ignoring Aguero?Lionel Scaloni insists he wants to see new faces, but rumours persist of a rift between the Albiceleste coach and Manchester City strikerArgentinaFriendlies
Di Maria withdraws from Argentina squad with injuryThe PSG star has suffered a knock and pulled out of international duty as his nation prepares to face Venezuela and MoroccoFriendliesArgentina
Messi back in Argentina squad for first time since World CupThe Barcelona superstar ruled himself out of contention on the back of a disappointing campaign in Russia, but is now back in the international foldArgentinaBarcelona
Who has won the most Copa America titles?Ahead of the 46th edition of South America's international competition, Goal counts down those who have enjoyed the most success in the tournamentCopa AmericaChile
Meet Brazil's Copa America rivalsNeymar, Alexis and some of the world's biggest stars will be in action for South America's festival of football - but will Messi make the party?Copa AmericaBrazil
Copa America: Brazil, Argentina & 12 teams in 2019 finalsNeymar, Alexis and some of the world's biggest stars will be in action for South America's festival of football - but will Messi make the party?Copa AmericaBrazil
Messi to make Argentina comeback in MarchThe Barcelona star has not played for the national team since their disappointing 2018 World Cup, but is due to return in two months' timeArgentinaCopa America
Venezuela's football fairytale as millions flee economic chaosAgainst a backdrop of crippling inflation, poverty and rampant crime, Venezuela has found joy in a special generation of Under-20 talentWorld Cup
When is the Copa America 2019 draw? Everything you need to knowWho will Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay all face at the continental tournament? With the draw set to take place, Goal brings you all you need to knowCopa AmericaBrazil
Basque team apply for FIFA and UEFA membershipThe Spanish region wants to dispute the World Cup and European Championship under its own flag and will make a formal request for recognitionWorld Cup
International break: Fixtures & kick-off timesThe top European leagues take a breather for a week as the first international break of the 2018-19 domestic season takes placeUEFA Nations League AFriendlies
What Argentina need to qualify for the World CupGoal takes a look at the South American qualification round ahead of the final games and the outlook is bleak for Lionel Messi and co.World Cup Qualification CONMEBOLArgentina