WATCH: Messi trains in MelbourneArgentina and their Barcelona-based talisman have arrived in Australia ahead of their friendly against Brazil on FridayBrazilFriendlies
Thiago Silva set for Brazil returnMonday's training session in Melbourne suggests the PSG man will start vs Argentina, while David Luiz will have to settle for a place on the benchBrazilFriendlies
'Hand of God' linesman passes away The Bulgarian's decision not to raise his flag led to one of the most controversial goals in football history, but he later regretted the momentWorld Cup
Argentina hit jackpot with SampaoliThe former Sevilla coach returns to his home country with the highest expectations after years of sterling service in Chile and, most recently, SpainWorld CupBrazil
Sampaoli confirmed as Argentina coachThe former Chile boss has officially cut his ties with Sevilla and will sit on the bench for the first time against Brazil on June 9World CupBrazil
Jemerson aiming to keep Messi quietThe Brazilian centre-half has seen his efforts at club level rewarded with an international call-up, just in time for a friendly date with ArgentinaLigue 1Monaco
Sampaoli to take over ArgentinaThe former Chile boss will replace Edgardo Bauza having spent just one season in charge of the Liga outfit, leading them to fourth in the tableLaLigaSevilla
Coutinho ready to lead BrazilWith the Barcelona star sitting out of the Brasil Global Tour double-header in Australia next month, the Liverpool man is set to take centre stagePremier LeagueLaLiga
Why Romero must leave Man UtdThe shot-stopper has been a perennial substitute at club level and it may cost him his Albiceleste place under new coach Jorge SampaoliEuropa LeagueAjax
Brazil name squad to face ArgentinaThe Barcelona star and Dani Alves are just two players who have been given a break by coach Tite, who will welcome a number of new faces in JuneBrazilAustralia
Silva: Brazil World Cup favourites The former World Cup-winner witnessed the the impact of the infamous defeat to Germany first-hand but says the team have turned a corner under TiteBrazilAustralia
Luiz, Sandro and Brazil hopefuls With coach Tite set to announce his latest squad on Friday, Brasil Global Tour takes a look at some of those hoping to force their way inBrazilAustralia
Klinsmann: Messi deserves World CupThe German legend says the Argentine's legacy is incomplete without the biggest title on the international stage, which has continued to elude himWorld CupTransfers
Whatever happened to Gabriel Batistuta?The Fiorentina legend was unbeatable with the goal in front of him, but a sterling career took a heavy toll on his health once he hung up his bootsSerie ACopa America
Maradona: Messi is a teddy bearThe World Cup winner is pleased to see a key man available for his country but believes the rescinding of his suspension shows preferential treatmentLaLigaWorld Cup
Messi's Argentina ban rescindedThe Barcelona forward sat out a damaging World Cup qualifying defeat to Bolivia, but is free to rejoin his country's quest to reach Russia 2018LaLigaWorld Cup
Hulk & Oscar hope to impress BrazilTite and his team will make another world scouting trip in order to observe the current members of the squad and take a closer look at other optionsBrazilAustralia
'Messi & Mascherano held no sway'It has been suggested that selection calls were driven by senior stars, but the ex-Albiceleste coach insists that is not why Inter star was overlookedInterBarcelona
Maxi: Messi not behind Icardi NT exileRumours that the Inter man has been vetoed in the Albiceleste dressing room by the Barcelona duo were rejected by Wanda Nara's exInterTorino
Sampaoli the only option for ArgentinaThe Sevilla coach looks set to switch Andalucia for his home nation in the near future, and it cannot come quickly enough for the AlbicelesteSevillaOpinion
Argentina sack manager BauzaThe 59-year-old has been relieved of his duties, with the Albiceleste precariously sitting fifth in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifyingWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOLWorld Cup
Singapore to take on Messi-less Argentina in friendlyThe date of the Lions' Asian Cup qualification match against Chinese Taipei has since been moved to a different day to accommodate the friendly.Singapore
Batistuta: Give Icardi a chanceThe former Argentina goalscoring sensation has urged Edgardo Bauza to make a bold call and drop the Juventus man for the Inter starInterSerie A
Maradona to sue video game PESThe Argentine is set to take legal action against the Japanese developers, claiming he did not grant them permission to use his likenessPremier LeagueEsports
Socceroos 'great preparation' for BrazilAustralia will host the Selecao at the MCG in June and one former Brazil international believes the home side will give Tite's men a good testAustraliaBrazil
Maradona outrage at FIFA's Messi banThe World Cup winner considers a four-game suspension for the Barcelona forward to be "terrible" and intends to ask serious questions of FIFAChileBarcelona
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