Lionel Messi and Argentina avoided one of the biggest ever World Cup knockout shocks by overcoming Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time of a jaw-dropping game. Cape Verde, a collection of

Martinez is set to have the support of his family today at the Kansas City Stadium, which features his wife, Mandinha Martinez, and their two children.

© Marcelo Endelli/Getty ImagesEmiliano Martínez of Argentina waves to fans. “I try to keep working with my psychologist and tell myself: ‘I’m a world champion ...

On paper, this is a mismatch. In practice, Argentina face a team that have not lost once at this tournament, built around a goalkeeper who has made a habit of saying no

Argentina's secret weapon wasn't Lionel Messi alone during the World Cup group stages after goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez played a key role in orchestrating two free-kick goals

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez provides an injury update ahead of Friday's World Cup Round of 32 tie against Cape Verde.

Lionel Messi has scored again, making Friday’s contest against Cape Verde the record-extending eighth consecutive World Cup match in which Argentina’s captain has delivered at least one goal

Cabo Verde's Historic World Cup Journey Vozinha, the experienced goalkeeper for Cabo Verde, has called for national unity as the team gears up for a monumental match against Argentina in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup.