WC Qualifying South America

Edgardo Bauza Argentina will be without Lionel Messi against Venezuela after the Barcelona star's groin problem flared up versus Uruguay.

Luis Suarez Uruguay's all-time leading goalscorer Luis Suarez is set to play his first competitive game for the national team in over 16 months.

Lionel Messi The team presenting Lionel Messi's appeal against his Argentina ban left the hearing in optimistic mood.

Lionel Messi Lionel Messi believes he has been unfairly punished with a four-match ban, insisting his insults were not aimed at an official.

Luis Suarez A second-half strike from Luis Suarez saw Uruguay salvage a point in Brazil.

Adenor Bacchi Coach Tite wishes "awesome" Barcelona star Lionel Messi was born in Brazil.

Angel Guillermo Hoyos seems determined to have a number of options for September's World Cup qualifiers, naming a 93-man Bolivia squad.

Edgardo Bauza Argentine football officials have looked to smooth over a war of words between head coach Edgardo Bauza and Barcelona over Lionel Messi.

Alexis Sánchez Sánchez Chile forward Alexis Sanchez could play against Uruguay despite a calf strain, according to head coach Jorge Sampaoli.

The AFA has been criticised for a lack of clarity by Cesar Menotti, who wants Edgardo Bauza's replacement to be appointed quickly.