Preview: Russia vs. Saudi Arabia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the opening game of the 2018 World Cup as hosts Russia take on Saudi Arabia in Moscow.
Jun 12, 20:48
Jorge Sampaoli confirmed as Argentina boss
Argentina confirm Jorge Sampaoli as their new head coach, with the 57-year-old leaving Sevilla to take control of the international team.
Jun 1, 19:26
Argentina, Sevilla reach Jorge Sampaoli agreement
Jorge Sampaoli will leave Sevilla and replace Edgardo Bauza as Argentina manager early next month after an agreement was reached between the two sides.
May 26, 21:00
Jose Castro plays down Jorge Sampaoli Argentina link
Sevilla president Jorge Castro denies suggestions that head coach Jorge Sampaoli could leave the Estadio Ramon to take charge of Argentina.
Apr 11, 17:40
Argentina sack head coach Edgardo Bauza after an eight-month reign
Argentina head coach Edgardo Bauza is sacked just eight months after being appointed as Gerardo Martino's successor.
Apr 11, 11:37
Juan Roman Riquelme: 'Argentina normal without Lionel Messi'
Juan Roman Riquelme says that Argentina, who are currently struggling to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, are just "a normal team" without Lionel Messi.
Mar 14, 14:35
Man City's Sergio Aguero: 'I won't be surprised if I'm dropped by Argentina'
Sergio Aguero admits that he would not be surprised if he were dropped from the Argentina squad after missing a penalty against Paraguay.
Oct 12, 10:48
Jorge Miadosqui: 'Lionel Messi causing own problems'
Argentina team secretary Jorge Miadosqui claims that Lionel Messi is causing his own injury problems due to his desire to play every match.
Oct 5, 12:13
Lionel Messi "worried" about groin injury
Argentina manager Edgardo Bauza reveals that Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi is "worried" about his groin injury.
Oct 4, 21:46
Luis Enrique responds to Edgardo Bauza criticism
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique refuses to be dragged into a war of words with Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza over Lionel Messi's recent groin problem.
Sep 23, 17:08
Argentina boss Edgardo Bauza slams Barcelona over Lionel Messi treatment
Argentina boss Edgardo Bauza blasts Barcelona for not resting Lionel Messi after the attacker picked up another groin problem on Wednesday night.
Sep 23, 16:26
Lionel Messi suffers groin problem on Argentina duty
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's 2018 World Cup qualifier against Venezuela on Wednesday after suffering a groin problem against Uruguay.
Sep 2, 19:53
Lionel Messi reverses international retirement decision
Argentina forward Lionel Messi reverses his decision to retire from international football.
Aug 12, 21:26
Edgardo Bauza wants Lionel Messi to reverse Argentina retirement
New Argentina head coach Edgardo Bauza wants Lionel Messi to reverse his retirement from international football and will speak to the Barcelona forward about the matter.
Aug 7, 11:08
Edgardo Bauza: 'I won't stand in Walter Kannemann's way'
San Lorenzo coach Edgardo Bauza says that he will not stand in the way of young defender Walter Kannemann should he decide to leave the club.
Dec 16, 20:21
