Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that most of the reigning world champions, including Lionel Messi, will be part of the squad for the upcoming World Cup.

Real Sociedad has beaten Atletico Madrid on penalties to win the Copa del Rey title.

Lionel Messi will not play in Argentina’s next two World Cup qualifiers because of injury.

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has opted to start Argentina midfielder Exequiel Palacios over Robert Andrich in the Europa League final against Atalanta in Dublin.