Argentina

No Messi as Argentina won 2-0 in World Cup warm-up against Honduras

Lionel Messi was on the substitutes' bench for Argentina's World Cup warm-up match against Honduras. Messi took part in the warm-up but was not used as Argentina won 2-0.

World Cup expert: It's harder to face Ronaldo

The World Cup will likely be the last championship for two of football's greatest players. TV4 expert Jonas Olsson has faced both Argentina's Lionel Messi and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo - and notes: "It was harder to face Ronaldo."

Argentina expands search for hantavirus-carrying rodents in Mendoza province

Tunisia lose to Austria despite numerical superiority

Tunisia played with one extra man for just over half the match - but still lost. Sweden's first World Cup opponent, Tunisia, lost 1–0 to Austria in an international match in Vienna.

Messi captains Argentina in the World Cup

Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at the upcoming World Cup, according to Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni. However, it is unclear whether the 38-year-old will be fit for the opening match.

Ahmad Vahidi is the mastermind behind Iran's hard line

Keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed, attacking neighboring countries around the Persian Gulf, and resisting American demands to give up uranium enrichment are Iran's negotiating positions. After almost three months of war, Iran's negotiating line remains rock-solid and, according to experts, is signed by Ahmad Vahidi, the head of the powerful Revolutionary Guard.

Concerns ahead of the World Cup - injured Messi forced off the field

With just weeks left until this summer's World Cup in North America, Argentina has been hit by an injury crisis. Lionel Messi was forced off with an injury during last night's MLS match.

This year's Pirate Prize goes to Patrik Svensson, Mallig

This year's Piratenpris goes to the author and journalist Patrik Svensson. "I'm very happy and a little sad," he says.