WC Qualifying South America

Lionel Messi Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez said Lionel Messi needs support if two-time champions Argentina are to qualify for a 12th successive World Cup.

Arturo Vidal Pardo Gary Medel has hailed Arturo Vidal's dedication to the Chilean national team and feels the Bayern Munich man has put his own career at risk.

Lionel Messi Lionel Messi has been suspended by FIFA for abusing a linesman during Argentina's win over Chile, but an appeal will be launched.

Luis Suarez Luis Suarez will miss the start of Barcelona's Liga campaign with a knee injury.

Juan Antonio Pizzi Juan Antonio Pizzi said he was to blame for Chile's World Cup qualification failure, the coach set to leave his post.

Argentina were unable to break down a fierce Paraguay side as their frustrating start to World Cup qualifying continued.

Lionel Messi Argentina edged past Chile 1-0 for a crucial three points in World Cup qualifying as Lionel Messi scored the game's only goal.

Jorge Sampaoli Moya Jorge Sampaoli was full of praise for Lionel Messi in the wake of Argentina's 1-0 win over Brazil despite a rather anonymous display.

Gabriel Omar Batistuta Gabriel Batistuta thought his Argentina goalscoring record would be broken sooner by Lionel Messi.

Luis Suarez Uruguay responded to their loss to Argentina with a dominant 4-0 win over Paraguay in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying.