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Messi and Neymar to play in packed MCG

Messi and Neymar to play in packed MCG

Organisers for the Brazil v Argentina friendly in Melbourne on June 9 are expecting a full house at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). 15 May 2017
Kennedy: MCG's 'surreal' fixture

Kennedy: MCG's 'surreal' fixture

Former Socceroo Josh Kennedy is stoked about the international friendly between Brazil and Argentina at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and believes it will be important for growing the game in Australia. 10 Feb 2017
No 2017 ICC in Melbourne

No 2017 ICC in Melbourne

TLA Worldwide Chairman Bart Campbell has confirmed there will be no International Champions Cup (ICC) in Melbourne in 2017. 10 Feb 2017
Brazil to play Argentina at MCG

Brazil to play Argentina at MCG

The MCG is set to host Brazil and Argentina in a football extraordinaire as Lionel Messi and Neymar go head-to-head in front of an expected sold out crowd. 13 Dec 2016
Could Simeone be the key to unlock Messi?

Could Simeone be the key to unlock Messi?

Argentina started qualifying well but have struggled in recent matches and find themselves out of the automatic qualification spots. Could a drastic change be required to ensure a place in Russia? 10 Nov 2016
Sabella satisfied with Argentina's 'positive draw'

Sabella satisfied with Argentina's 'positive draw'

ARGENTINA coach Alejandro Sabella reflected positively on his side's group for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 7 Dec 2013
Mascherano tells Messi to take his time

Mascherano tells Messi to take his time

JAVIER Mascherano has told Lionel Messi to be selfish as he begins rehabilitation to ensure he makes a full recovery from a hamstring tear. 18 Nov 2013
Sabella stresses Messi importance

Sabella stresses Messi importance

ARGENTINE coach Alejandro Sabella believes the fitness of Lionel Messi will be key to their hopes of winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 17 Nov 2013
Maradona: I would like to coach Napoli

Maradona: I would like to coach Napoli

FORMER Argentina great Diego Maradona says he would relish the opportunity to manage ex-club Napoli after Rafael Benitez. 18 Oct 2013
WC qualifying: Argentina 3 Peru 1

WC qualifying: Argentina 3 Peru 1

ARGENTINA have come from behind to continue their unbeaten run at home in World Cup qualifying with a 3-1 win over Peru. 12 Oct 2013
Messi released from Argentina squad

Messi released from Argentina squad

LIONEL Messi has been ruled out of Argentina's FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Peru and Uruguay. 8 Oct 2013
Messi included in strong Argentina squad

Messi included in strong Argentina squad

Lionel Messi in the squad for Argentina's final FIFA World qualifiers, despite the side having already sealed their spot in Brazil. 28 Sep 2013
World Cup Qualifying: Argentina book Brazil place against

World Cup Qualifying: Argentina book Brazil place against

Argentina have booked a place at the 2014 World Cup after a 5-2 win over Paraguay in Asuncion on Tuesday. 11 Sep 2013
Messi makes payment amid tax charges

Messi makes payment amid tax charges

Lionel Messi and his father Jorge have filed a "corrective payment" with the Spanish authorities amid allegations of tax fraud. 5 Sep 2013
Argentina call up Messi despite thigh problem

Argentina call up Messi despite thigh problem

LIONEL Messi has been named in Argentina's squad for their clash with Paraguay despite suffering with a bruised thigh. 23 Aug 2013
Messi fully fit after hamstring problem

Messi fully fit after hamstring problem

Lionel Messi has insisted that he has fully recovered from the hamstring injury that hampered him last season. 26 Jul 2013