Argentina scraped through qualification, on the back of sheer brilliance from Lionel Messi.
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Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: Brazil and Argentina woes highlight paucity of young talent
The struggles of Brazil and Argentina at the South American Under-20 Championships shows that the countries conveyor belt of talent has spluttered to a halt.
Argentinian football faces ‘terminal crisis’ beyond anything it has seen before
Argentina President says enough is enough as he refuses to offer any more state assistance for football.
Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: Messi dazzles for Argentina but what now for Colombia?
Tim Vickery sees Lionel Messi revive Argentina's World Cup qualifying campaign at the expense of a confused Colombia side.
Messi leads Argentina boycott after Levazzi accused of drug taking
Players have had enough of trial by media and Messi says they will no longer talk.
Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: Argentina in decline as supply line runs dry
Another defeat for Argentina has brought the spotlight on the country's problems.
Brazil defeat one of toughest of my career, says Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza
Pressure already on new Argentina coach as heavy Brazil defeat perpetuates worrying slump.
Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: can Messi save the day for Argentina?
As Argentina travel to face group leaders Brazil, the pressure is on for a country that has dropped out of the qualifying places for Russia 2018.
Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: Lionel Messi’s absence highlights his importance to Argentina
There are two different Argentina teams: the one with Lionel Messi and the one without.
Yet another milestone for Lionel Messi
Argentina forward becomes only the second player from Argentina to score 50 international goals.