Friendlies

Jorge Sampaoli Moya Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli feels the magnetism of star man Lionel Messi can lead his side to World Cup glory.

Roberto Mancini As he reflected on Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup, Antonio Nocerino told Omnisport he hopes to see Antonio Conte return.

Yaya Toure Ivory Coast confirmed on Tuesday that they are still waiting on Yaya Toure, who did not report for international duty.

Eljero Elia Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has turned to his former Southampton player Eljero Elia in a provisional friendly squad.

Neymar Brazil expect Neymar to be ready for their friendly against Croatia at Anfield and the forward is back in full training with PSG.

Roberto Martinez 'Mattressgate' has Roberto Martinez bemused and frustrated, as the Belgium coach insists he has yet to finalise his World Cup squad.

Frank Lampard Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard have taken their first steps into management, and Gareth Southgate has commended them for doing so.

Mats Hummels Joachim Low is not planning to assess his star men in a friendly against Austria as he prepares to name his Germany squad for the World Cup.

Mario Balotelli Italy head coach Roberto Mancini has suggested recalled striker Mario Balotelli could be handed the captaincy.

Preparing for their first World Cup appearance in Russia, hosts Panama drew with Northern Ireland.