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Half-Time Report: Gonzalo Higuain fires Argentina in front against Belgium
Gonzalo Higuain gives Argentina a half-time lead in their World Cup quarter-final against Belgium in Brasilia.Jul 5, 16:47
Lionel Messi wishes Neymar quick recovery
Lionel Messi wishes Neymar a swift return to fitness after the Brazil talisman was sidelined for the rest of the World Cup with a back injury.Jul 5, 12:56
On this day: Hernan Crespo was born
Back on this day in 1975, former Chelsea and Argentina striker Hernan Crespo was born.Jul 5, 08:56
Jamie Carragher: 'Lionel Messi has tweaked his game'
Jamie Carragher says that Lionel Messi has adapted his game at this year's World Cup. Jul 5, 08:08
Alejandro Sabella: 'We haven't reached our peak form'
Argentina boss Alejandro Sabella is adamant that his side have to better their performance at the World Cup to keep their campaign alive ahead of their clash with Belgium.Jul 5, 02:50
Diego Maradona: 'Argentina have no idea'
Argentina legend Diego Maradona says that his country's chances of winning the World Cup are "bleak".Jul 5, 00:24
Marc Wilmots: 'Belgium will stick to philosophy against Argentina'
Belgium manager Marc Wilmots insists that his side will 'stick to their philosophy' when they meet Argentina for a place in the World Cup semi-finals tomorrow.Jul 4, 18:59
Alejandro Sabella: 'Argentina not over-reliant on Lionel Messi'
Argentina manager Alejandro Sabella insists that his side are not over-reliant on Lionel Messi, but are instead playing well as a team. Jul 4, 18:23
Alejandro Sabella admits Lionel Messi dependence
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella says that his side are not a one-man team but admits that Lionel Messi is key to their aspirations.Jul 4, 17:31
Paul Scholes: 'It would be a mistake for Luis Suarez to join Barcelona'
Paul Scholes believes that Luis Suarez will be making a "mistake" if he joins Barcelona over Real Madrid this summer.Jul 4, 16:30
Jan Vertonghen: 'We will stop Lionel Messi as a team'
Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen admits that it will be the task of every player in his side to stop Lionel Messi in their quarter-final clash with Argentina on Saturday.Jul 4, 03:20
Diego Maradona: 'Don't blame Lionel Messi if Argentina fail at the World Cup'
Argentina legend Diego Maradona warns his country not to hold Lionel Messi responsible should they fail to get past Belgium at the World Cup on Saturday.Jul 3, 13:16
Preview:Argentina vs. Belgium
Sports Mole previews the World Cup quarter-final action between Argentina and Belgium at the Estadio Nacional de Brasilia on Saturday.Jul 3, 12:25
Belgium's Eden Hazard "not afraid" of facing Argentina star Lionel Messi
Eden Hazard insists that Belgium are "not afraid" of Lionel Messi ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Argentina.Jul 3, 10:22
On this day: Germany thrash Argentina at World Cup
On this day in 2010, Germany thrashed Argentina 4-0 to progress through to the semi-finals of the World Cup in South Africa.Jul 3, 08:59
Diego Maradona: 'Lionel Messi has not been given enough help'
Diego Maradona believes that Lionel Messi is being relied on too heavily by his Argentina teammates.Jul 3, 02:59
Pablo Zabaleta: 'Argentina are lucky to have Lionel Messi'
Pablo Zabaleta believes that Argentina are lucky to have a player like Lionel Messi who they can rely on in matches.Jul 3, 02:09
Thibaut Courtois: 'Lionel Messi is unpredictable'
Thibaut Courtois admits that studying the "unpredictable" Lionel Messi does not have an impact ahead of their clash in the World Cup quarter-finals.Jul 3, 01:24
Vincent Kompany confident of Argentina scalp
Belgium captain Vincent Kompany invites quarter-final opponents Argentina to attack them and feels that an open game would give the Europeans a great chance of victory.Jul 2, 18:15
Josep Bartomeu: 'Lionel Messi will lead Barcelona renovation'
Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu says that Lionel Messi "will lead the renovation" at the Catalan outfit next season.Jul 2, 17:43
World Cup quarter-finals: Four talking points
Sports Mole picks out the main talking points from each of the four World Cup quarter-finals.Jul 2, 10:47
Report: Sporting Lisbon agree fee for Dundee United's Ryan Gauld
Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon appear to have won the race for Dundee United prodigy Ryan Gauld after reportedly having a £3m bid for the 18-year-old accepted.Jul 2, 00:17
Stephan Lichtsteiner takes blame for Switzerland World Cup exit
Stephan Lichtsteiner admits that he was culpable for Switzerland's World Cup exit following the defeat to Argentina.Jul 1, 21:32
Lionel Messi: 'We didn't want penalties'
Argentina skipper Lionel Messi admits that his side were keen to avoid penalties during today's last-16 clash with Switzerland.Jul 1, 21:01
Player Ratings: Argentina 1-0 Switzerland
Sports Mole rates the players in Argentina's 1-0 win over Switzerland on Tuesday.Jul 1, 19:50
Match Analysis: Argentina 1-0 Switzerland
Sports Mole analyses the clash between Argentina and Switzerland, in which the South Americans reached the quarter-finals.Jul 1, 19:07
Angel di Maria scores 118th-minute winner as Argentina sink Switzerland
Angel di Maria strikes the only goal for Argentina in the 118th minute as Switzerland are cruelly knocked out of the World Cup in Sao Paulo.Jul 1, 18:34
Half-Time Report: Argentina frustrated as Switzerland waste best chances
Switzerland keep Lionel Messi and Argentina quiet in the opening half of their World Cup last-16 tie in Sao Paulo.Jul 1, 16:49
Team News: Ezequiel Lavezzi replaces injured Sergio Aguero
Ezequiel Lavezzi comes into the Argentina starting lineup against Switzerland for the injured Sergio Aguero.Jul 1, 15:04
Live Commentary: Argentina 1-0 Switzerland - as it happened
Relive our live text commentary as Argentina edged past Switzerland in Sao Paulo in the second round of the World Cup.Jul 1, 15:00
Video: Argentina vs. Switzerland preview
The Sports Mole Sofa panel preview the World Cup last-16 encounter between Argentina and Switzerland.Jul 1, 11:13
Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta: 'We keep getting better as World Cup progresses'
Pablo Zabaleta believes that Argentina are continuing to improve as the World Cup progresses.Jul 1, 06:08
Alejandro Sabella: 'We never doubted Lionel Messi'
Alejandro Sabella claims that there was never any doubt that Lionel Messi would be at his best in Brazil.Jul 1, 02:19
Admir Mehmedi: 'Lionel Messi is talked about too much'
Switzerland's Admir Mehmedi claims Lionel Messi is 'talked about too much' and stresses that they will be wary of Argentina's other threats in their World Cup last-16 clash.Jul 1, 00:58
Eden Hazard: 'My best is yet to come at World Cup'
Eden Hazard declares that his best is yet to come at the 2014 World Cup as Belgium prepare to take on USA in the last 16.Jun 30, 19:58
Ottmar Hitzfeld: 'No plans for Lionel Messi'
Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld claims that he has no special plans to deal with Lionel Messi when his side plays Argentina in the second round of the World Cup.Jun 30, 11:19
Stephen Keshi calls on Nigeria players to learn from past experience
Stephen Keshi calls on his Nigeria players to learn from past experience as they take on France in the last 16 of the World Cup tomorrow night.Jun 29, 21:31
Who will buy James Rodriguez?
Sports Mole looks at some of the clubs being linked with a move for Colombia international James Rodriguez following his World Cup performances.Jun 29, 11:00
Joseph Yobo: 'Nigeria not afraid of France'
Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo tells his teammates that they have nothing to be afraid of when they play France in the second round of the World Cup.Jun 29, 10:20
Preview:Argentina vs. Switzerland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Argentina's World Cup last-16 clash against Switzerland.Jun 28, 23:58
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