Sabella fears Messi absence

BUENOS AIRES (AFP) Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella says he is reviewing his options in case star man Lionel Messi does not recover from injury in time to face Colombia in a World Cup qualifier on June 7. It will be a good opportunity, to assess ...

Alejandro Sabella has described Lionel Messi as a "legend" and praised his incredible development into a "global star".

Alejandro Sabella, técnico de la selección argentina de fútbol, manifestó este martes su deseo de contar con Lionel Messi para los próximos partidos de las eliminatorias del Mundial de Brasil 2014, en junio. "Ojalá podamos contar con Lionel.

Argentina manager Alejandro Sabella has spoken to Barça TV about Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano. Messi came on in the second half last night and led the team to a spectacular comeback that leaves them just two points adrift of the Liga title.

River Plate midfielder Leonardo Ponzio is the only surprise name among the seven home-based players named by Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia. Sabella announced 21 foreign-based ...

Argentina missed the chance to all but secure their place at the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Bolivia in La Paz on Tuesday.The hosts went ahead in the 25th minute courtesy of a Marcelo Martins header before ...

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has insisted that he will not be moving back to Boca Juniors this summer. The Argentina international has never hidden his desire to move back to his beloved Boca, where he began his career. Tevez is now settled ...

Star says chastening Champions League loss to Bayern no reason to change philosophy Madrid: Argentine star and world player of the year Lionel Messi on Wednesday urged Barcelona not to change their style despite their chastening Champions League ...

Lionel Messi looks to have played his last Barcelona game of the season due to his persistent hamstring injury, but he may return in time for Argentina's World Cup qualifiers in early June. GettyImagesLionel Messi took part in Barcelona's ...