Juan Antonio Pizzi

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Lionel Messi's hat-trick helps Argentina cruise past Ecuador, secure Russia berth

Messi, who will turn 31 during next year's World Cup, now has one, perhaps final, chance to emulate his idol Diego Maradona by lifting the World Cup.

FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers: Argentina's draw, Chile's loss puts qualification of both teams in jeopardy

Argentina and Chile's World Cup qualification hopes were left on a knife edge after the South American heavyweights slipped up once again on the road to Russia.

Confederations Cup 2017: Chile's 'never give up' mantra takes them to third straight international final

Chile won the 2015 and 2016 Copa America and will be looking to add the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup to their trophy cabinet.

Confederations Cup 2017: Chile-Portugal semi-final stressed need for renewal of their ragged squads

Ronaldo’s new penalty box presence can’t obfuscate Portugal need for renewal. Nani, Ricardo Quaresma and Joao Moutinho belong to the CR7 generation, but Fernando Santos has been slow in ensuring quality succession in the Portuguese squad

Confederations Cup 2017: Claudio Bravo emerges hero in penalty shoot-out to send Chile into final

Claudio Bravo was Chile's hero on Wednesday as they beat Portugal 3-0 in a penalty shoot-out in the Confederations Cup semi-finals

Confederations Cup 2017: Chile hopeful of Charles Aranguiz recovery for semi-final against Portugal

After Charles Aranguiz injured himself against Australia, Chile coach Juan Antonio Pizzi is hopeful that the midfielder will be fit for semi-final against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.

Confederations Cup 2017: Chile's Alexis Sanchez desperate to show Arsenal his worth ahead of crucial game

Sanchez, 28, surpassed former La Roja star Marcelo Salas with his 38th international goal in Thursday's 1-1 draw with world champions Germany in Russia.

Confederations Cup 2017: Alexis Sanchez becomes Chile's all-time top-scorer in draw against Germany

After their opening 2-0 win over Cameroon, Chile took the lead against Germany with just six minutes gone.

Lionel Messi didn't cop out; merely accepted that Argentina glory is beyond him

Lionel Messi quitting isn't a cop-out though. It is not that escapism that human beings seek when confronted with pain they cannot bear. It's borne out of a deeper understanding that certain things are not to be

Lionel Messi's international retirement leaves Argentinian football in turmoil