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Reaction
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Diego Costa: 'Argentina should thank God for Lionel Messi'
Diego Costa warns Argentina supporters to 'always treat Lionel Messi well' as they are fortunate to have a player of such quality in their ranks.Mar 28, 15:55
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Argentina rule out serious injury for goalkeeper Sergio Romero
Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero did not suffer ligament damage in his collision with Diego Costa on Tuesday evening, the Argentinian FA confirms.Mar 28, 15:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Jorge Sampaoli: Spain "slapped" Argentina in heavy defeat
Jorge Sampaoli concedes that Argentina must up their game ahead of the World Cup following a record-equalling 6-1 loss to Spain in Madrid.Mar 28, 11:31
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Julen Lopetegui quiet on Zinedine Zidane's treatment of Isco
Julen Lopetegui says that he hopes Isco "will be happier" with Real Madrid after the playmaker voiced his displeasure at being overlooked for selection at club level.Mar 28, 09:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F51%2Fsergio-ramos.jpg "Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos in action during his side's Champions League clash with Tottenham Hotspur")
Sergio Ramos: 'Spain cannot be arrogant after thumping Argentina'
Spain captain Sergio Ramos is wary of his side heading into this summer's World Cup finals as one of the favourites to win the competition.Mar 28, 08:32
Real Madrid ace Isco: 'Zinedine Zidane does not have faith in me'
Isco takes a dig at Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane for the lack of faith shown in him after regularly finding himself out of the starting lineup.Mar 28, 08:21
The Match
Match Report
Spain continue their preparations for the 2018 World Cup with a thumping 6-1 win over Argentina in the Spanish capital.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the international friendly between Spain and Argentina in Madrid, which finished 6-1.
Team News
Diego Costa leads the line for Spain in Tuesday night's international friendly against Argentina - who have Lionel Messi on the bench - at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Build-up
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Argentina forward Lionel Messi to miss friendly with Spain?
Lionel Messi is reportedly ruled out of Argentina's friendly with Spain after failing to overcome an injury to his hamstring and adductor.Mar 27, 11:57
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Spain's David de Gea keen to take on Lionel Messi in friendly against Argentina
Spain goalkeeper David de Gea says that he is keen to face Lionel Messi in Tuesday's international friendly against Argentina.Mar 26, 20:19
Argentina forward Lionel Messi targets return to action against Spain
Argentina ace Lionel Messi hopes to play some part in Tuesday's international friendly with Spain after being forced to sit out the win over Italy.Mar 26, 14:59
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Spain midfielder Koke: Stopping Lionel Messi "almost impossible"
Spain and Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke confesses that stopping Lionel Messi in Tuesday's friendly with Argentina will not be an easy task.Mar 26, 14:09
Lucas Vazquez hoping for Lionel Messi involvement
Spain attacker Lucas Vazquez insists that La Roja want Argentina's Lionel Messi to be fit for Tuesday's international friendly.Mar 24, 18:38
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