Column: Tiny Iceland neutralizes Messi and Argentina
MOSCOW (AP) When the final whistle blew, Lionel Messi angrily kicked away the ball like it was poison and tore off his captain's armband as... JUNE 16, 2018
RECAP: Messi squanders penalty kick as Iceland secures historic draw vs. Argentina
Messi has now missed four of his last seven PKs in international and club matches JUNE 16, 2018
Messi set to open final World Cup run vs. Iceland
Messi set to open final World Cup run vs. Iceland JUNE 16, 2018
The Latest: FIFA opens case into Palestinian’s Messi remarks
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Friday at the World Cup (all times local): JUNE 15, 2018
The Latest: Injured Salah to miss Egypt’s World Cup opener
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Friday at the World Cup (all times local): JUNE 15, 2018
Coach defends Luis Suarez after he doesn’t score for Uruguay
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) Uruguay striker Luis Suarez arrived at the World Cup intent to put disastrous previous tournaments behind him. JUNE 15, 2018
Messi begins bid for 1st World Cup title against Iceland
MOSCOW (AP) Lionel Messi takes the field for the first time in this year's World Cup on Saturday when Argentina opens group play against Ic... JUNE 15, 2018
Uruguay forward Luis Suarez seeks redemption at World Cup
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) Uruguay forward Luis Suarez is looking for redemption at the World Cup in Russia. JUNE 14, 2018
WORLD CUP: Argentina reliant on Messi, burdened by setbacks
WORLD CUP: Argentina reliant on Messi, burdened by setbacks JUNE 11, 2018
WORLD CUP: Argentina reliant on Messi, burdened by setbacks
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) Without Lionel Messi, would Argentina even be going to the World Cup? JUNE 11, 2018
WORLD CUP: Uruguay striker Suarez seeking redemption
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) Uruguay's priority will be keeping Luiz Suarez tamed at this World Cup. JUNE 11, 2018
The Latest: Israel announces ‘negotiation’ on soccer match
JERUSALEM (AP) The Latest on Argentina calling off soccer match with Israel (all times local): JUNE 6, 2018
The Latest: Argentine official apologizes over Israel match
JERUSALEM (AP) The Latest on Argentina calling off soccer match with Israel (all times local): JUNE 6, 2018
Palestinian soccer chief urges Messi to boycott Israel
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) The head of the Palestinian football federation is calling on Arab and Muslim sports fans to burn photos and T-shirts of Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi... JUNE 3, 2018
Barcelona president mum on team’s transfer plans
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) The president of FC Barcelona is all too aware of the intrigue surrounding the summer transfer window. Josep Maria Bartomeu also knows he can't say much abou... JUNE 1, 2018
Poorly kept secret: Iniesta joins Japanese club Vissel Kobe
TOKYO (AP) Andres Iniesta is, finally, a member of Japanese club Vissel Kobe. MAY 24, 2018
Torres bids farewell to Atletico, Iniesta to Barcelona
MADRID (AP) First it was Fernando Torres, then Andres Iniesta. MAY 20, 2018
Torres scores twice in final game with Atletico Madrid
MADRID (AP) First it was Fernando Torres, then Andres Iniesta. MAY 20, 2018
Barcelona jets in for a day to beat South African champs
JOHANNESBURG (AP) Andres Iniesta returned to the scene of his greatest triumph in his penultimate game for Barcelona as the Spanish champion beat South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns... MAY 16, 2018
Messi: It would be ‘terrible’ to see Neymar at Real Madrid
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) Barcelona star Lionel Messi says it would be ''terrible'' to see his friend and former teammate Neymar signing for Real Madrid. MAY 15, 2018
Luis Suarez sinks his teeth into Italy defender Chiellini
The image of Luis Suarez sitting on the ground holding his teeth remains one of the most abiding moments of the World Cup in Brazil. MAY 15, 2018
WORLD CUP: Suarez sinks teeth into Italy defender Chiellini
The image of Luis Suarez sitting on the ground holding his teeth remains one of the most abiding moments of the World Cup in Brazil. MAY 15, 2018
Spain: 18 hurt when seating collapses at Iniesta interview
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) A temporary stand of seats collapsed during a television interview with Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta on Tuesday, injuring 18 people. MAY 15, 2018
Collapse of seating injures 18 at Iniesta interview
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) A temporary stand of seats collapsed during a television interview with Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta on Tuesday, injuring 18 people. MAY 15, 2018
Andres Iniesta to likely quit Spain after World Cup
MADRID (AP) Andres Iniesta says he will most likely retire from international soccer after Spain plays at the World Cup. MAY 15, 2018