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Messi to miss rest of the season 
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | May, 14 2013Lionel 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.
Article | ConversationCroatia go fourth in FIFA ranking, Spain stay top
ESPN staff | April, 11 2013Croatia moved into fourth place in the latest FIFA World Ranking as Spain led an unchanged top three ahead of Germany and Argentina.
Article | ConversationMessi wary of Bolivia trip after 6-1 humbling
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | March, 22 2013Lionel Messi says he is not particularly looking forward to Tuesday's World Cup qualifying game at Bolivia, given the painful memories he retains of his last visit with Argentina.
Article | ConversationPolice charge Tevez with motoring offence
ESPN staff | March, 13 2013Cheshire Police has announced that Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez has been charged with driving while disqualified and driving without insurance.
Article | ConversationBanega called up to star-studded Argentina squad
ESPN staff | March, 8 2013Argentina boss Alejandro Sabella has named a full-strength side for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia later this month.
Article | ConversationStriker Icardi: I want to play for Argentina
Adam Digby, Italy Correspondent | February, 20 2013Sampdoria striker Mauro Icardi says his international future lies with Argentina, not Italy, despite being eligible to play for both countries.
Article | ConversationEngland climb to fourth in FIFA world rankings
ESPN staff | February, 14 2013England have moved up to fourth in the FIFA World Rankings after their friendly 2-1 victory over Brazil last week.
Article | ConversationColoccini keeps place in Argentina squad
ESPN staff | January, 23 2013Fabricio Coloccini has been named in Argentina's squad to take on Sweden in an international friendly next month, despite ongoing question marks over his future at club level.
Article | ConversationMessi buoyed by Argentina's improved form
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | January, 16 2013Lionel Messi says the progress made by Argentina's national side, which included a surge to the top of their World Cup qualifying group and the hat-trick he scored against Brazil, was his highlight of 2012.
Article | ConversationMessi: World Cup the missing award
ESPN staff | January, 9 2013Four-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi says the one thing missing from his trophy cabinet is the World Cup, claiming he would swap his personal awards for success at national team level.
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