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Iceland fairy tale proves European football still miles ahead of Asia

The Socceroos recently played two friendlies with Greece, who were coming off a dismal Euro 2016 qualifying series. The matches ended 1-0 in favour of Ange Postecoglou's...

Does Lionel Messi tragedy spell the end of Argentina’s golden generation?

As Lionel Messi’s penalty sailed high into the New Jersey sky, there was a sense of  Déjà vu among the Argentinian players. The sense that...

Are Argentina’s young names ready to fill the Lionel Messi void?

All eyes have been on the Argentine No.10 for a long time, but new blood looks set to be introduced across the entire forward...

Lionel Messi to retire from international football

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi is reportedly calling it quits on his international career with Argnetina, following his side's Copa America Centenario defeat to Chile...

Twitter reacts to Chile’s dramatic Copa America win against Argentina

Lionel Messi struck a dejected figure on the touchline after he missed a penalty and Chile won a tense penalty shootout 4-2 to secure...

Copa America Final – What We Learned – Argentina 0 Chile...

Chile are the Copa America Centenario champions after defeating Argentina 4-2 on penalties in front of 82,026 at Metlife stadium in New Jersey. Lionel Messi's miss in...

How Twitter reacted to Chile’s stunning 7-0 win over Mexico

La Roja booked a spot among the Copa America's last four after blowing Mexico away in a 7-0 win at Levi's Stadium earlier today. A...

Copa America Centenario: Group stage reflections

Brazil-based journalist Tim Vickery would have a lot to report about with the announcement of the sacking of coach Dunga after his second spell...

Football officially now America’s second most popular sport

If winning Sports League of the Year at the Sports Business Awards was not enough validation of Major League Soccer’s ascendancy, more measurable recognition...

Twitter reacts as Brazil suffer controversial Copa America elimination

Peru have caused a massive yet controversial boilover in the Copa America Centenario, sending South American powerhouse Brazil packing in the opening round.  Needing only...