Argentina-Messi

Argentine Lionel Messi is hailed by many as the best player in the history of the game ahead of Pele and Maradona.

But to put an end to this discussion once and for all Barcelona's little genius needs to win something the lauded South Americans both lifted during their careers - the World Cup.

However, Messi's dream of adding the trophy to his glittering CV appears to be as far away as ever, after La Albiceleste were held by neighbours Uruguay 0-0 in their World Cup qualifying group on Friday.

The result made it a night to forget for Argentina as the draw condemned Jorge Sampaoli's men to fifth place in their group.
Uruguay's Luis Suarez may have escaped punishment for his horror tackle on Nicolas Otamendi - before the former Liverpool man limped off injured during the Montevideo stalemate - yet the result made it a horror show for the 2014 World Cup runners-up as Messi and co's hopes of automatic qualification for Russia 2018 were severely dented.
On Tuesday, the 1978 and 1986 World Cup winners are due to welcome - if that is the right word - Venezuela to River Plate's intimidating ground Estadio Monumental in what has become a must-win game for Sampaoli's men.