Brazil World Cup qualifiers squad:Neymar still out
Vinicius Jr and Raphinha lead Brazil's squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers, with Neymar absent as he recovers from a knee injury. The team,...
Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Militao make Brazil's squad; Endrick excluded
Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty ImagesBrazil announced their squad for the upcoming international break. Three of Real Madrid's Brazilian stars Vinicius...
Neymar, Endrick out of Brazil squad for qualifiers
Al Hilal forward Neymar and Real Madrid's Endrick have been left out of Brazil's squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers at Venezuela and Uruguay.
Real Madrid in transfer tussle to sign Jon Aramburu
Real Madrid will compete with Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan to sign 22-year-old Venezuelan full-back Jon Aramburu from fellow La Liga club Real...
‘It had been horrendous but we stayed strong for the family’ – Inside Paris Fury’s miscarriage struggles & 10-kid dreams
TYSON Fury has revealed that wife Paris tragically suffered a miscarriage just hours before his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.
The Morecambe-based...
‘It had been horrendous but we stayed strong for the family' – Inside Paris Fury’s miscarriage struggles & 10-kid dreams
TYSON Fury has revealed that wife Paris tragically suffered a miscarriage just hours before his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.
The Morecambe-based...
New record for Lionel Messi's Argentina at the top of the FIFA rankings
Lionel Messi's Argentina will remain in the top spot of the FIFA Rankings, surpassing their previous record as global leaders.
Lionel...
Strictly fans beg show bosses to make major change after Karen Hauer crashes out of competition with Paul Merson
STRICTLY pro Karen Hauer’s time on the BBC show has been cut short for yet another year, after being voted off the dance competition with her...
‘I am unstoppable’ – Lionel Messi collects ‘GOAT award’ ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and gives update on retirement hint
Lionel Messi has insisted he's still ‘hungry for titles' despite being ‘a bit older' as he beat Cristiano Ronaldo to an award this week.
The...
Rodrygo features in Brazil's 4-0 win over Peru, securing six points over the international break
Photo by Heuler Andrey/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty ImagesThe attacker featured primarily on the left wing and played a total of 70 minutes. The...
Argentina 6-0 Bolivia: Messi scores hat-trick and assists twice in rout
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick and registered two assists as Argentina crushed Bolivia 6-0 in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in Buenos Aires. Having...
´These could be my last games´ – Messi determined to enjoy Argentina swansong
Lionel Messi is determined to enjoy what could be his final few games with Argentina, having recorded five goal involvements in Tuesday’s 6-0 rout...
Injury Watch: Endo a Doubt for Chelsea After Missing Game Against Australia
Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesMeanwhile, Alexis Mac Allister looks to be over his niggle as he played against Bolivia. Liverpool FC midfielder...
Watch Lionel Messi score incredible hat-trick and grab two assists as amazed fans ask ‘is he freaking 20 again?’
LIONEL MESSI will never lose it.
The 37-year-old bagged a stunning hat-trick and provided TWO assists as Argentina thrashed Bolivia 6-0 in World...
“I lost focus” – Brighton player aware ‘many people doubting’ him, confidence has been hit
Brighton & Hove Albion’s Julio Enciso has revealed he asked Paraguay manager Gustavo Alfaro to replace him after he missed a penalty against...
Miguel Almiron on form in massive comeback win to beat Venezuela in World Cup qualifier
It looked a huge game for Miguel Almiron and Paraguay on Tuesday (early hours of Wednesday morning in UK time), as they hosted Venezuela in this...
talkSPORT betting tips – Best football bets and expert advice for Wednesday 16 October
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Alexis Mac Allister Expected to Face Bolivia in Return from Injury
Photo by Daniel Jayo/Getty ImagesA hamstring strain against Crystal Palace wasn't enough to keep Mac Allister from international duty and he is...
‘Good news arrived’ over Liverpool player’s fitness – No injury concerns for Reds man after last training session
On Thursday, Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister didn’t feature for Argentina in their 1-1 draw against Venezuela. The midfielder had ‘adductor...
Neymar reportedly set for surprising return with Al Hilal after nearly a year away
After Neymar returned to training with Al Hilal in September, new reports say that the Brazilian star could be ready to play soon with his club.
...
Liverpool vs Chelsea team news and predicted line-ups: Alisson missing for Reds as Maresca faces defensive reshuffle
Liverpool and Chelsea both have a few selection dilemmas ahead of their encounter this weekend.
The two sides have made strong starts to life under...
Photo – Inter Milan Captain Training Ahead Of Argentina FIFA World Cup Qualifier Vs Bolivia
Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez and Argentina will face Bolivia this evening. The Albiceleste will be playing their second of two World Cup...
2024 USMNT Friendly: Scouting Mexico
Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesThe rivalry is renewed. The United States Men’s National Team opened the international window with a 2-0 victory...
Preview: Paraguay vs. Venezuela - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Paraguay and Venezuela, including predictions, team news and...
Liverpool suffer major injury worry as Arne Slot faces an anxious wait for Chelsea game
Alexis Mac Allister has been training with Argentina, but the Liverpool midfielder was an unused substitute in the match against Venezuela, as...
Mudryk scores a goal, Jackson does, too!
Photo by Andrzej Iwanczuk/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesFriday internationals Mykhailo Mudryk got his third international goal by scoring the game's...
Messi blames pitch after ´ugly´ Venezuela draw
Lionel Messi was left annoyed at the state of the pitch at the Estadio Monumental de Maturin as Argentina drew 1-1 in Venezuela on Thursday. Heavy...
Why Cristian Romero was suspended for Argentina as Ange Postecoglou handed Tottenham boost
The Tottenham Hotspur defender was unable to take part in Argentina's difficult World Cup qualifying match in Venezuela on Thursday night
Why Lisandro Martinez did not play for Argentina against Venezuela in World Cup qualifier
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez was not included in the Argentina starting line-up against Venezuela. Argentina drew the match 1-1,...
Lionel Messi points the blame in furious interview after Argentina draw
Argentina captain Lionel Messi was not at all happy with the state of the pitch for his side's 1-1 draw against Venezuela in a qualifying match for...
Lionel Messi blames pitch for Argentina's frustrating draw with Venezuela
Lionel Messi and Lionel Scaloni criticise the pitch after Argentina are held to a 1-1 draw in Thursday's World Cup qualifying clash against Venezuela.
‘Forced to suffer’: Argentine media share why Enzo Fernandez was in ‘danger’ vs Venezuela last night
Chelsea’s South American core were back in action for their countries last night, although Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw with Venezuela. Enzo...
Lionel Messi explains Argentina's rare ‘ugly’ performance & reveals why return to international football was delayed after unfortunate Copa America final injury
Lionel Messi has explained why Argentina put in a rare “ugly” performance against Venezuela and lifted the lid on his return to international...
Messi: Soaked pitch led to 'ugly' Venezuela draw
Lionel Messi blamed the conditions of the pitch Estadio Monumental de Maturín for Argentina's "ugly' 1-1 draw against Venezuela on Thursday night...
Messi's Argentina held, Bolivia stun Colombia
Salomon Rondon grabbed a second-half equaliser as Venezuela held Argentina to a 1-1 draw in South America's 2026 World Cup qualifiers while 10-man...
Venezuela 1-1 Argentina: Rondon equaliser thwarts world champions on Messi return
Argentina dropped points in a second successive CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier, as Venezuela held them to a 1-1 draw in Maturin. The spoils were...
Argentina held by Venezuela on rain-soaked pitch
Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw against Venezuela on Thursday in Lionel Messi's return to international duty in the South America's World Cup...
Argentina player ratings vs. Venezuela: Lionel Messi kept quiet as Albiceleste settle for a draw in difficult conditions
Argentina settled for a point on a waterlogged pitch following a scrappy showing in World Cup qualifying
Is Lionel Messi playing today for Argentina vs Venezuela in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers?
Argentina and Venezuela face each other for Matchday 9 of the World Cup Qualifiers. Lionel Messi is set to be one of the main attractions.
...
Why is Emiliano Martinez not playing today for Argentina vs Venezuela in the World Cup Qualifiers?
The Argentina national team is set to face Venezuela this Thursday in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. However, a notable...
Lionel Messi caught up in travel chaos with Premier League teammates amid Hurricane Milton
The Argentina national team have thankfully avoided serious harm from Hurricane Milton as they landed in Venezuela on Wednesday.
Lionel Scaloni’s...
Inter Milan Captain To Be Benched In Venezuela Vs Argentina FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez will start on the bench for Argentina in today’s World Cup qualifier against Venezuela. This according to...
Liverpool given mixed fitness update on Alexis Mac Allister injury
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has been ruled out of Argentina's World Cup qualifier in Venezuela
United star safely gets out of danger zone before "life-threatening" disaster struck - report
Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez’s preparations for Argentina’s fixture versus Venezuela have been…
The post Lisandro Martinez and Argentina...
Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool stars navigate travel chaos after Hurricane Milton threat
The Argentina national squad had been training in Miami, Florida earlier this week in preparation for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against...
AC Milan icon’s son set for Italy bow but could have been facing Lionel Messi instead
Daniel Maldini is in line to become a third-generation Italian international, but he could have ended up as a continental rival of Lionel...
Argentina worried about Hurricane Milton and logistics to get to Venezuela for World Cup qualifying match
The Argentine national team is currently training in Miami as a result of a political conflict between Venezuela and Argentina, but the emergence...
Alexis Mac Allister injury update as Argentina boss risks angering Liverpool over star
Alexis Mac Allister, who was forced off at half-time of Liverpool's win away to Crystal Palace, is training alone but Argentina remain hopeful he...
Liverpool player ‘in cotton wool’ on international duty – Injury concern as storm brewing for national team
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has concerns over Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister’s involvement against Venezuela. The World Cup winners...
Argentina offer mixed injury updates on Lionel Messi and Alexis Mac Allister ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has provided an update on Lionel Messi and Alexis Mac Allister's fitness ahead of upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Argentina skipper Messi ready to play Venezuela, Mac Allister in doubt
Argentina's Lionel Messi is fit to rejoin the team for their World Cup qualifier against Venezuela after recovering from an ankle injury. However,...
Hurricane could hamper Argentina's travel plans
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni expressed concern on Tuesday over his team's ability to travel for their World Cup qualifying match against...
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni provides Alexis Mac Allister, Lionel Messi fitness updates
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni provides a fitness update on Alexis Mac Allister and Lionel Messi ahead of Thursday's World Cup qualifier with...
Photo – Inter Milan Captain Fired Up About Argentina Duty: “Let’s Go National Team”
Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez has joined the Argentina national team for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The reigning world...
Venezuela vs. Argentina: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Venezuela and Argentina, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and...
Argentina lineup vs. Venezuela: Predicted XI for CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Thursday's World Cup qualifier away in Venezuela.
Venezuela vs. Argentina: Lionel Messi's record against La Vinotinto
Ahead of Thursday's World Cup qualifier between Argentina against Venezuela, Sports Mole takes a look at Lionel Messi's record against La Vinotinto.
Preview: Venezuela vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Venezuela and Argentina, including predictions, team news and...
Argentina training in Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami facilities but now aware Hurricane Milton has been called ‘the most devastating of the last century’
Lionel Scaloni’s side is training in Miami with Lionel Messi joining the team on Monday, but now concerns are whether the team will even make it to...
Photo: Manchester United star hugs Lionel Messi ahead of international duty
Lisandro Martinez was called up to the Argentina squad for their October World Cup qualifiers. The centre-back wasn’t the only Manchester United...
Venezuela vs Argentina Predicted Lineups: World Cup Qualifying
South American World Cup Qualifying returns this week and Argentina are aiming to bounce back from a recent loss against Colombia
Venezuela vs Argentina Prediction: World Cup Qualifying
Argentina will look to bounce back from a loss against Colombia in September by claiming all three points against Venezuela
Lionel Messi and Lionel Scaloni lose another soldier in Argentina’s World Cup Qualifying matches
Lionel Scaloni has had to make roster modifications due to injuries heading into Argentina’s World Cup qualifying matches in October.
Lionel...
Facundo Buonanotte decision gives Leicester City big Southampton headache
The attacking midfielder has been called up to the Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia as an injury replacement...
Lionel Messi's Argentina reportedly to lose two World Cup champions ahead of CONMEBOL Qualifiers
With Argentina's first training session in less than 24 hours, Lionel Messi might lose other two teammates for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
...
Lionel Scaloni makes last minute call up at Lionel Messi’s Argentina for World Cup Qualifiers
Lionel Scaloni made a last minute addition to Lionel Messi’s Argentina roster for the upcoming 2026 World Cup Qualifiers matches.
As Argentina...
Argentina drops two of Lionel Messi's teammates from World Cup Qualifiers roster at last minute
Two Lionel Messi's teammates have been removed from Argentina's 2026 World Cup Qualifiers roster due to injuries.
Argentina’s national team, led...
“They have something against me” – Aston Villa player clearly feels people out to get him
A week ago, FIFA handed Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez two-match ban for his “offensive behaviour” against Chile and Colombia in...
Argentina squad: Lionel Messi returns as Serie A star earns surprise call-up
Argentina star Lionel Messi returns to the national team for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia.
Leonardo Messi back with Argentina as manager Lionel Scaloni names squad for World Cup qualifiers vs Venezuela and Bolivia
The reigning Copa America champions have ther star man back in what is otherwise a largely unchanged squad
Without a key teammate, Lionel Messi headlines Argentina's squad for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Lionel Messi officially returns to Argentina’s squad as La Albiceleste are set to face Venezuela and Bolivia in the upcoming two dates of the 2026...
Messi in first Argentina squad since Copa final
Lionel Messi has been called up by Argentina for the October international window for World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia.
Dani Pereira Joins Venezuelan Men's National Team for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
La Federación Venezolana de Fútbol (the Venezuelan Football Federation) today announced the Venezuela Men’s National Team roster for two (2) 2026...
Argentina GK Emiliano Martínez breaks silence on FIFA’s harsh sanction
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez has been suspended for two matches by FIFA following controversial celebrations, prompting...
“Absolute disagreement” – NT unhappy over Aston Villa player missing October’s international break
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez will miss the upcoming international break due to suspension, according to the Argentine Football...
Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez slapped with international ban for lewd trophy celebration and camera slap
Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez has been slapped with a two-game ban by FIFA for ‘offensive behaviour’.
The Argentina Football...
Martino: Messi available for Argentina WCQ return
Inter Miami head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino confirmed Lionel Messi is available to join the Argentina national team for the October international...
Argentina goalkeeper Martinez suspended for 'offensive behaviour'
FIFA has suspended Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for two matches due to offensive behaviour in recent games. The Argentine Football...
Lionel Messi loses key Argentina teammate for October 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
One of Lionel Messi's key teammates has been suspended and will miss Argentina's October matches in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
While Argentina...
Martino: Messi available for Argentina return
Inter Miami head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino confirmed Lionel Messi is available to join the Argentina national team for the October international...
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Referee admits he didn’t give Lionel Messi a yellow card so he could get his Argentina shirt
A former referee has admitted that he once chose not to book Lionel Messi because he was desperate to get his shirt post-match.
Carlos Chandia...