Lionel Messi, Argentina unthinkably in danger of missing the World Cup

Argentina couldn't jump out of the CONMEBOL playoff spot after earning only a draw in Buenos Aires to basement dwelling Venezuela. Jorge Sampaoli was frustrated Argentina couldn't make the most of Lionel Messi as they laboured to a draw versus Venezuela. Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli talks tactics of Argentina's multiple forwards, and their challenge at working around Messi. FC's Sid Lowe goes in-depth on the rumours surrounding Lionel Messi's future at Barcelona, and if he'll ever move on. A World Cup is a celebration of the world's best footballers but for many, if Argentina fail to qualify, the best of them all will not be there.  Even when Lionel Messi briefly retired from international football after a third final defeat in as many years -- one against Germany in the World Cup and two against Chile in consecutive Copa Americas -- a World Cup without the five-time Ballon d'Or winner still seemed unimaginable.  A country-wide campaign, which included support from Argentine...