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Socceroos will never forget Copa: Arnold

Socceroos will never forget Copa: Arnold

The chance to play for your country in football-mad South America at next year's Copa America will be unmissable, Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says. 5 Dec 2019
Arnie: We've got Messi and Argentina in our sights

Arnie: We've got Messi and Argentina in our sights

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is daring to dream after Australia were drawn alongside co-hosts Argentina and global superstar Lionel Messi for next year's Copa America. 4 Dec 2019
The five star firepower facing Australia at Copa America

The five star firepower facing Australia at Copa America

Australia will face some of the biggest names in world football at next year's Copa America, including these five superstars. 3 Dec 2019
Historic Copa America draw looms for Roos

Historic Copa America draw looms for Roos

Lionel Messi or Neymar? Luis Suarez or James Rodriguez? The Socceroos will discover on Wednesday just which giants of South American football they'll face at next year's Copa America. 3 Dec 2019
Busy Socceroos period exciting keeper Ryan

Busy Socceroos period exciting keeper Ryan

He's deep in the mix of Australia's World Cup qualifying campaign but Socceroos goalkeeper can be forgiven for having one eye on next year's Copa America. 13 Oct 2019
Watch! Puskas award nominees revealed

Watch! Puskas award nominees revealed

FIFA revealed the top 10 goal contenders 21 Aug 2019
Arnie keen to play Copa America

Arnie keen to play Copa America

Australian coach Graham Arnold has confirmed the Socceroos have been invited to play in the 2020 Copa America. 6 Jun 2019
Iconic CR7, Messi, Beckham and Mbappe boots to be auctioned off in late April

Iconic CR7, Messi, Beckham and Mbappe boots to be auctioned off in late April

Throw in an expired Pele passport too! 2 Apr 2019
Espanyol star Wu Lei faces off with Lionel Messi in the Catalan Derby

Espanyol star Wu Lei faces off with Lionel Messi in the Catalan Derby

The former Shanghai SIPG star has been a revelation at Espanyol since arriving in January 29 Mar 2019
FIFA President Infantino Says Argentina Captain Messi 'Amazing' at 2018 World Cup

FIFA President Infantino Says Argentina Captain Messi 'Amazing' at 2018 World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Friday that Argentina forward Lionel Messi had been "amazing" at this summer's World Cup and that Argentina would come out strong at the the next global tournament. 13 Jul 2018
Graffiti of Croatia captain painted in Kazan

Graffiti of Croatia captain painted in Kazan

Graffiti artists started painting a mural depicting Croatia captain Luka Modric in Kazan, the mayor's office said on Saturday. 8 Jul 2018
Baby boy named Lionel in Kazan after Messi

Baby boy named Lionel in Kazan after Messi

A newborn baby boy has been named Lionel in the Russian city of Kazan, which saw Argentina captain Lionel Messi bow out of the FIFA World Cup on June 30, the city's mayor's office said. 6 Jul 2018
Hazard shrugs off Messi and Ronaldo's World Cup exits

Hazard shrugs off Messi and Ronaldo's World Cup exits

Eden Hazard says the World Cup won't miss Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo - because there's plenty of five-star talent still on show in Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Argentina did everything for Messi to fulfill potential says Sampaoli

Argentina did everything for Messi to fulfill potential says Sampaoli

Argentina did its best for captain Lionel Messi to fully reveal his potential, head coach Jorge Sampaoli said on Saturday. 1 Jul 2018
France must minimise Messi's contribution - Deschamps

France must minimise Messi's contribution - Deschamps

France coach Didier Deschamps said his side should do their best to minimise Argentina captain's contribution in their upcoming FIFA World Cup encounter, which will be held in Kazan on Sunday (12am AEST). 30 Jun 2018
Many Argentina Players Can Propel Team to Quarterfinals, Not Only Messi - France Captain

Many Argentina Players Can Propel Team to Quarterfinals, Not Only Messi - France Captain

KAZAN, June 29 (Sputnik) - France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said Friday that not only Argentina captain Lionel Messi could propel his side to the 2018 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, but many of his teammates as well. 29 Jun 2018