World Cup – Argentina seek solutions

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella says he must resolve problems in midfield and defence if Lionel Messi is to lead his team to glory.

Argentina's Sabella looks for right company for Messi

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella says he must resolve problems in midfield and defence, their Achilles heel in last year's Copa America, if Lionel Messi is to lead his team to victory in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Messi scores 3, Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1

Lionel Messi outshone Switzerland's hot prospect Xherdan Shaqiri on Wednesday, scoring a hat trick as Argentina won 3-1 in an international friendly. Messi struck with a delightful shot in the 20th minute, a typically mischievous chip in the 88th and a stoppage-time penalty to fully live up to his billing as the three-time World Player of the Year.

Shaqiri's Switzerland to host Messi's Argentina

Pitting Switzerland against Lionel Messi and Argentina in an international friendly may not be as big of a mismatch as many might think.

Messi’s Argentina to Play Brazil in Soccer Exhibition June 9 in New Jersey

Brazil is the sixth-ranked team in the world, while Argentina, led by Lionel Messi , who yesterday was named soccer’s best player for a record third consecutive time, is 10th, according to FIFA , the sport’s international governing body.

Factbox: World Player of the Year Lionel Messi

(Reuters) - Factbox on Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi who won the World Player of the Year award for the third time in a row on Monday. Born June 24, 1987 in Rosario, Sante Fe, Argentina. The 24-year-old is blessed with the same masterly ball control and burst of pace as the great Diego Maradona and his goal against Getafe in a King's Cup match in 2007 was almost a replica of the ...

World Player of the Year Lionel Messi

Factbox on Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi who won the World Player of the Year award for the third time in a row on Monday.

Messi convinced Argentina can win World Cup

Barcelona star Lionel Messi says he is convinced he can lift the World Cup with Argentina, the forward said in an interview published Monday with the Argentina Football Association.

Venezuela a new world for Swiss-raised player

Frank Feltscher knew he had made the right decision as he lined up in the player's tunnel with Lionel Messi on the opposing side and 100,000 people in the stadium to watch the game.

Argentina’s Alejandro Sabella: Lionel Messi is the most explosive player in the world

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has once more showered praise on Barcelona star Lionel Messi , drawing attention to the dizzying skills his captain possesses while on the ball.