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Borrell, a former youth coach at the Camp Nou, said: " Agger has the right characteristics to adapt to Barca's style of play, " according to ESPN .

Gerard Pique has declared that Barcelona must try and talk Manchester United target Thiago Alcantara into staying at the Catalan club after the midfielder netted a hat-trick in Spain's 4-2 win over Italy in the European Under-21 Championship final.

Associated Press/Tales Azzoni - Demonstrators protest in front of the National Stadium, some holding signs that read in Portuguese; "We don't want stadiums, we want more hospitals,' and "We don't need stadiums, we need education, health and security," before of the opening soccer match of the Confederations Cup between Brazil and Japan, in ... (more)

As Argentina matches go, Friday's 4-0 demolition of Guatemala was fairly underwhelming.

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina captain Javier Mascherano after he was sent off for kicking the driver of a medical cart in a World Cup qualifier against Ecuador.

Like them or not - and when questioned, most fans will most likely fall into the second category - in a world where football has become a gargantuan, multimillionaire business, agents are here to stay.

The transfer rumour mill shows no signs of slowing down with several high-profile players linked with moves this summer.

Soccer star Lionel Messi has denied allegations of wrongdoing after being accused of defrauding the Spanish authorities of over $5 million.

Tensions ran high across the latest round of World Cup qualifiers, with some of football's biggest stars losing their composure Last week Mario Balotelli saw red following four minutes of madness, Gonzalo Higuain was sent off for Argentina, but surely everyone would behave themselves this week, no? Think again.

From Messi's miracles to the player who lived his dream as a fan it is time for the annual end-of-season Spanish football awards Barcelona players throw their team-mate Eric Abidal into the air after he played his last match for the La Liga champions.

Argentina's hopes of sealing qualification for next year's World Cup were thwarted in a 1-1 draw with Ecuador as Colombia took a massive stride towards the finals in Brazil with victory over Peru.

Whether he is in the colours of Barcelona or playing for the Argentina team, there is no denying that Javier is a feisty customer on the pitch.

Javier Mascherano was sent off for kicking the driver of a medical buggy as Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw in a World Cup qualifier in Ecuador on Tuesday.

Argentina travel to Ecuador for their latest 2014 World Cup soccer qualifier with a big doubt hanging over the head of star striker Lionel Messi.

Bellamy fight club: Whacking 'Ginge' with a golf club in Portugal... Shearer said he'd knock me out, I said 'pop over'... furious Souness offered to fight me in the gym In the history of English football, there are few characters as combustible as Craig Bellamy.

Argentina will host Colombia today at the Monumental stadium at 7.05pm in the South American World Cup qualifiers, but will have Lionel Messi on the bench, as coach Alejandro Sabella decided not to risk him.

The home side need just four more points to assure their place in Brazil 2014, but they may have to play without captain Lionel Messi One definite absence for Argentina is Fernando Gago, who will be unable to resume his partnership with Javier Mascherano in the middle.

River Plate midfielder Ezequiel Cirigliano must be doing something right. A host of Europe's top clubs are reportedly monitoring the classy young player, with the goal of snapping him up in the current transfer window.

A lot has been made lately of Radamel Falcao bypassing some of the biggest clubs in the world to sign with Monaco.

The Argentina international has warned his team-mates to be wary of the prolific striker when his country meet Colombia in Friday's World Cup qualifier Argentina star Javier Mascherano has praised Colombia forward Radamel Falcao , labelling him as "one of the most important strikers in the world".