WC Qualifying South-America

José Guerrero Gonzales With a ticket to Russia up for grabs, neither New Zealand nor Peru could break the deadlock at a sun-bathed Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

José Guerrero Gonzales Paolo Guerrero will miss Peru's crucial World Cup play-off with New Zealand after testing positive for a banned substance.

Jorge Sampaoli Moya It appears only a matter of time before the AFA lands Jorge Sampaoli, who is under contract until 2018 at Sevilla.

Albania fans caused a delay to their World Cup qualifier with Italy by throwing flares onto the pitch and FIFA has issued a fine.

Edgardo Bauza Edgardo Bauza is confident Lionel Messi and his team-mates will be among the 32 nations competing in Russia next year.

Lionel Messi Lionel Messi's Argentina performances are often under the microscope, but the Barcelona great says he is unaffected by criticism.

Mariano Andujar Mariano Andujar feels Lionel Messi - Argentina's all-time leading goalscorer - is being unfairly treated in the South American country.

Javier Mascherano After claims from a former coach that Javier Mascherano has a strong influence in the Argentina set-up, the Barcelona defender has hit back.

Jose Mourinho Coaching Brazil would excite Jose Mourinho, although the Manchester United manager acknowledged the difficulties of the job.

Antonio Valencia Manchester United will be without Antonio Valencia for an extended spell, but he is determined to return at a level better than before.