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Die-hard Argentina fan disappears leaving suicide note after Messi and Co's rout by Croatia

Young man from Kerala feared having killed himself over Argentina's shock loss against Croatia in the World Cup in Russia. Police carry out search operations in the river near his home.

Jun 22, 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018: Argentina players want coach Jorge Sampoali out for Nigeria tie - Report

If reports are to be believed, Lionel Messi and Co. gathered at dawn for a meeting and unanimously spoke against Jorge Sampaoli tactically commanding the team for their final Group D match against Nigeria on Tuesday.

Jun 22, 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018: What needs to happen for Argentina and Messi to qualify

Argentina need favours from quite a few sides if they are to qualify for the round of 16 of the Fifa World Cup 2018

Jun 22, 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018: Shambolic, pathetic and too much Messi dependence - Argentina look done

Argentina were awful against Croatia, with their dependence on Lionel Messi coming back to haunt them again in this Fifa World Cup 2018

Jun 22, 2018

Argentina on the brink of elimination after 3-0 defeat to Croatia; As it happened

Argentina's chances of qualifying for the knockout stage took a huge hit as they were crushed by Croatia in the Group D match in Nizhny Novgorod on Thursday, June 21. Catch all the highlights from the match here.

Jun 21, 2018

Argentina vs Croatia team news: Confirmed starting lineups for Fifa World Cup 2018 Group D game

Lionel Messi is under pressure, but can the likes of Sergio Aguero and Cristian Pavon take the burden away a little when Argentina play Croatia in the Fifa World Cup 2018?

Jun 21, 2018

Messi vs Ronaldo, Round 1 at Fifa World Cup 2018: Twitter gives its verdict

While Messi came up with a poor show against World Cup debutants Iceland in Moscow on Saturday, nemesis Ronaldo single-handedly sealed a point for Portugal against former champions Spain in Sochi the previous night.

Jun 16, 2018

Forget Messi and Argentina, this World Cup could be another Iceland fairy tale

Iceland added another great chapter to their ever-growing history by holding Argentina in their first ever Fifa World Cup match

Jun 16, 2018

Argentina vs Iceland team news: Confirmed starting XI for the Fifa World Cup 2018 Group D opener

Argentina have already named their starting XI as Iceland look for another big upset in their World Cup debut

Jun 16, 2018

Will Messi play another World Cup? Argentina coach Sampaoli reveals ahead of Moscow opener

Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli has said Lionel Messi will make his own call about international future but maintained the Barcelona superstar might feature in another edition of the quadrennial tournament.

Jun 16, 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018: 10 interesting stats about players, teams in Russia

The biggest extravaganza of football, Fifa World Cup's latest edition, kick-started in Moscow on June 14. We have compiled some interesting statistics about the absences, appearances, goals and ages of players in Russia.

Jun 15, 2018

Brazil to lift the Jules Rimet trophy: Predictions for the Fifa World Cup 2018

Brazil are the favourites, and they might just live up to that tag at this Fifa World Cup 2018 in Russia

Jun 14, 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018 Golden Ball prediction: Salah or Hazard to beat Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar?

Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar are the usual suspects, but there just could be a surprise winner of the Golden Ball at the Fifa World Cup 2018.

Jun 13, 2018

Fifa world cup 2018: Apple Music, Siri, iOS apps ready to give live Football scores, stats and more

Apple iPhone and iPad owners can now get more detailed information through Siri digital assistant and official podcasts. App store will also be offering a curated list of popular football news apps and gaming apps.

Jun 13, 2018

Lionel Messi: Argentina player profile

After a disappointing final in 2014, can Messi magic help Argentina win the cup? Here's a look at Lionel Messi.

Jun 12, 2018

Magician he might be, but Lionel Messi does not 'deserve' to win the World Cup

Lionel Messi has been, and continues to be, a player of ridiculous class, but that doesn't mean he automatically deserves the World Cup title

Jun 12, 2018

FIFA World Cup 2018: Groups C-D squad lists, team guides, breakdown

France should have it easy in Group C of the FIFA World Cup 2018, while Argentina will look to Lionel Messi yet again

Jun 11, 2018

Sunil Chhetri: Twitter lauds captain marvel as he equals Lionel Messi's goal-scoring record

With 64 goals from 102 matches for the senior national team, captain Chhetri equaled Messi's tally and is now the joint-second on the list of active international goal-scorers.

Jun 11, 2018

I've got faith in Argentina in World Cup: Messi

Messi said that it's more important "to go game by game" and focus on winning their first encounter with Iceland on June 16.

May 29, 2018

Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta leaves club: Twitter reaction, tributes and videos

Iniesta carried the Spanish league title around the stadium as the Barcelona players celebrated with their families on the pitch.

May 21, 2018