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Coverage of the World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Colombia and Argentina.
Next Game: Venezuela vs. Argentina - Thursday, October 10 at 10pm in World Cup Qualifying - South America
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![Argentina's Lionel Messi before the game on June 20, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1 "Argentina's Lionel Messi before the game on June 20, 2024 [IMAGO]")
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.
Oct 3, 00:12
Emiliano Martinez apologises after being hit with two-match Argentina ban
Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez apologises for his actions which led to a two-match FIFA ban.
Sep 30, 13:45
Argentina's Emiliano Martinez hit with ban for "offensive behaviour"
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will miss the next two World Cup qualifiers after being hit with a ban for "offensive behaviour".
Sep 28, 12:48
Lionel Scaloni drops hint over Lionel Messi's injury recovery
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni drops hint over when Lionel Messi could make his international return following an ankle injury.
Sep 10, 00:55
Liverpool receive injury update on Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister
Liverpool receive an update on the fitness of midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, who picked up an issue while representing Argentina last week.
Sep 9, 09:07
Argentina lineup vs. Colombia: Predicted XI for CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole looks at how Argentina could line up for Tuesday's CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier away to Colombia in Barranquilla.
Sep 8, 16:50
Preview: Colombia vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Colombia and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 8, 16:35
Kopa Trophy nominees: Who are the best young players in the world 2024?
After the nominees to be crowned football's best young player were announced, Sports Mole takes a detailed look at the Kopa Trophy shortlist.
Sep 6, 15:16
Liverpool injury news: Reds star suffers muscle injury on international duty
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister is a doubt for the return of the Premier League next week after picking up a muscle injury on international duty with Argentina.
Sep 6, 13:59
Argentina's Paul Dybala reacts to wearing Lionel Messi's No.10 shirt in Chile win
Argentina playmaker Paulo Dybala comments on wearing Lionel Messi's number 10 jersey in Thursday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Chile.
Sep 6, 12:44
Liverpool handed Alexis Mac Allister injury scare after training blow
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister misses Argentina training ahead of the nations' meeting with Chile on Thursday night due to injury.
Sep 5, 15:30
Most Ballon d'Or wins by club: Will Real Madrid surpass Barcelona?
Sports Mole looks at how another Ballon d'Or for Real Madrid would see them overtake arch-rivals Barcelona in the all-time table.
Sep 4, 20:49
Ballon d'Or 2024 shortlist announced: Vinicius, Mbappe, Bellingham in contention
Now the shortlist has been announced, Sports Mole takes a look at the top contenders to claim the Ballon d'Or for 2024.
Sep 4, 19:30
Argentina lineup vs. Chile: Predicted XI for CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Friday's CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifier against Chile.
Sep 3, 20:24
Preview: Argentina vs. Chile - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Argentina and Chile, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 3, 20:17
Enzo Fernandez racism row: Ex-Chelsea man questions "gift" after France chant
Ex-Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit questions the decision to promote Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea vice-captain after the recent racism storm involving the France team.
Aug 15, 12:48
Preview: Olympics: France vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Olympic Games Men's Football clash between France and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 31, 10:47
Enzo Fernandez 'learns fate' after Chelsea investigation into Argentina video
Chelsea have reportedly decided not to punish Enzo Fernandez after he was captured on video chanting racist and homophobic slurs about members of the France national team.
Jul 30, 17:46
Preview: Olympics: Ukraine vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Olympic Games Men's Football clash between Ukraine and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 28, 23:48
Preview: Olympics: Argentina vs. Iraq - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Olympic Games Men's Football clash between Argentina and Iraq, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 25, 23:41
