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Coverage of the World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Brazil and Argentina.
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Lionel Messi wins The Best FIFA Men's Player of the Year 2023
Lionel Messi is named The Best FIFA Men's Player of the Year for 2023, beating Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe to the top prize.
Jan 15, 20:53
Argentina to retire Lionel Messi's number 10 shirt when he stops playing
Argentina are drawing up plans to retire Lionel Messi's number 10 shirt when the World Cup winner decides to call time on his international career.
Dec 31, 21:28
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 80-71
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 80 to 71.
Dec 31, 07:10
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 90-81
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 90 to 81.
Dec 31, 07:05
Lionel Scaloni hints at stepping down from Argentina job
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni admits that he is weighing up his future after seeing his side beat Brazil 1-0 in World Cup qualifying.
Nov 22, 21:03
Argentina inflict first-ever home World Cup qualifying defeat on Brazil
A Nicolas Otamendi header sees Argentina inflict a first-ever home World Cup qualifying defeat on Brazil as the world champions record a famous 1-0 victory at the Maracana.
Nov 22, 07:50
How Argentina could line up against Brazil
Sports Mole looks at how Argentina could line up in Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifier with Brazil.
Nov 19, 17:39
How Brazil could line up against Argentina
Sports Mole looks at how Brazil could line up in Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifier with Argentina.
Nov 19, 17:38
Preview: Brazil vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualification match between Brazil and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 19, 17:22
Kylian Mbappe: 'Lionel Messi deserved to win Ballon d'Or'
Paris Saint-Germain and France attacker Kylian Mbappe says that Lionel Messi deserved to win the 2023 Ballon d'Or on account of his World Cup success with Argentina.
Nov 19, 07:14
Lionel Messi hits out at 'lack of respect' from Uruguay players
Lionel Messi insists that some Uruguay players need to learn to "respect their elders" following Argentina's 2-0 defeat in Buenos Aires.
Nov 17, 15:32
Luis Diaz scores twice as Colombia beat Brazil, Uruguay end Argentina unbeaten run
Luis Diaz scores twice in front of his recently-released father to inspire Colombia to a famous 2-1 win over Brazil, while Uruguay end Argentina's long unbeaten run.
Nov 17, 08:56
How Argentina could line up against Uruguay
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Thursday's CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier against Uruguay.
Nov 14, 13:17
Preview: Argentina vs. Uruguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Argentina and Uruguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 14, 13:09
Lionel Messi wins record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or
Inter Miami and Argentina attacker Lionel Messi wins a record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or, beating Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to the accolade.
Oct 30, 21:31
Messi, Haaland, Mbappe - the top five candidates for the 2023 Ballon d'Or
Ahead of Monday's 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the top five contenders for this year's prestigious accolade.
Oct 28, 11:39
Lionel Messi breaks World Cup qualifying record in Argentina victory
Lionel Messi becomes the all-time leading scorer in South American World Cup qualifying after scoring a brace in Argentina's 2-0 win over Peru.
Oct 18, 18:20
Lionel Messi 'beats Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe to eighth Ballon d'Or'
Inter Miami and Argentina captain Lionel Messi is set to win a record-breaking eighth Ballon d'Or at the Paris ceremony later this month, according to a report.
Oct 17, 12:44
How Argentina could line up against Peru
Sports Mole looks at how Argentina could line up in Tuesday's World Cup qualification fixture with Peru.
Oct 15, 11:30
Preview: Peru vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's South American World Cup qualification clash between Peru and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 15, 11:18
