Former PSG and Argentina forward Ezequiel Lavezzi 'stabbed and hospitalised' in Uruguay as reports claim he was attacked at a party over a 'money matter'

Several publications have claimed Lavezzi, who retired from football in 2020, was taken to the Cantegrill Sanatorium hospital in Maldonado on December 20.

Argentina celebrates 1-0 win over arch-rivals Brazil with fans who clashed with police in shocking scenes that saw seats thrown and supporters left bloodied after being struck with batons, delaying kickoff

The World Cup winners faced old rivals Brazil at the infamous Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tuesday night but the blockbuster matchup was marred before it even begun.

Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Argentina is delayed as mass brawl erupts in the stands with fans hitting each other with seats before clashing with Rio police armed with batons in shocking scenes

The World Cup winners faced old rivals Brazil at the infamous Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tuesday night but the blockbuster matchup was marred before it even begun.

EXCLUSIVE: Lionel Messi's World Cup match shirts - including the kit he started iconic final against France in - set to sell for £8MILLION at auction... and it could overtake Michael Jordan for the memorabilia world record

CRAIG HOPE: Six tops from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar - in which Argentina beat France on penalties to lift the trophy - are being auctioned as a set by Sotheby's in New York.

Lionel Messi, his stunning wife, Antonela, and their three sons pose with Ed Sheeran as the forward kicks off his offseason with the pop star's concert after Inter Miami missed out on playoffs

The 36-year-old Messi recorded footage of kids, Mateo, 8, Thiago 8, and Ciro, 5, signing along to Sheeran's track 'Bad Habits' from Hard Rock Stadium, on Sunday, later sharing it on Instagram.

Salt Bae, BBC porn prank and Pogba witchcraft in our weirdest moments of the season

It has truly been a season like no other. After the first-ever winter World Cup in Qatar split the club campaign in two, we're finally crawling towards a June finish line.

Lionel Messi transfer to Saudi Arabia 'DONE' with PSG star to sign £522m contract

Lionel Messi leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer to play in Saudi Arabia is a 'done deal', according to reports in France. The Argentine is set to sign a massive £522million contract.

FIFA World Cup: Sportsmail's guide to 2026 tournament in US, Canada and Mexico

After the drama and controversy of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the 2026 edition is set to be a big one - in more ways than one. Sportsmail looks at all the changes to the tournament.

Chelsea sign Enzo Fernandez from Benfica in British record £107m deal

SAMI MOKBEL: The eye-watering swoop for Chelsea's No 1 January target headed into the last minutes of the transfer window as both clubs spent Tuesday locked in talks with over the transfer.

FIFA opens proceedings against Argentina for their actions during World Cup final win over France

The global governing body has 'opened proceedings' against the Albiceleste for potentially violating several clauses of the FIFA disciplinary code during and after the showpiece event.

Could Lionel Messi join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia with £245m-a-year deal?

This has created excitement around the world that the two great rivals will meet again on the pitch with the pair facing off in several iconic clashes over the years.

Lionel Messi is cashing in on his World Cup success on Instagram - unlike Cristiano Ronaldo

Since he lifted the World Cup on December 18, Messi's official Instagram account, which has 414 million followers, has promoted six different brands in paid partnerships.

Punter who thought he'd won £15k off £10 World Cup bet left furious after bookies refuses to pay out

Bookmakers have refused to pay out after punter Liam Manifold, 30, from Staffordshire, tried to claim a 'life-changing' £15,000 prize after staking just £10 on a series of World Cup bets.

Lionel Messi fan who had the player's name tattooed on his FACE regrets decision to get it done

Colombian influencer Mike Jambs inked the word Messi on his forehead, three stars on one of his cheeks for each of the World Cups Argentina has won and D10S on the other.

Who is the best footballer ever? Pele, Maradona, Messi or Ronaldo?

It is a debate that has long raged among football fans, and don't expect it to end, ever. Just who really is the greatest footballer to have played the game? After Pele's death, we have reopened the discussion.

World Cup: Kylian Mbappe insists he's 'not bothered' by Emiliano Martinez's goading celebrations

Martinez, who was Argentina's hero in the World Cup final penalty shootout win over France, has been goading Mbappe following the Qatar showpiece with dolls and chants about the striker.

Lionel Messi's Qatar hotel room will be turned into a 'museum' following Argentina's World Cup win

The hotel room Lionel Messi stayed in during the Qatar World Cup is set to be turned into a museum after Argentina's success in the tournament.

Petition to REPLAY World Cup final - created by seething France fans - passes 200,000 signatures

Over 200,000 French fans have signed an online petition calling for the World Cup final to be replayed, owing to what they see as mistakes by the referee. 

Argentina trio Martinez, Romero and Molina look worse for wear after World Cup celebrations

The team returned home to a heroes' welcome in the early hours of Tuesday morning, and then went on a victory parade through the streets of Buenos Aires in the afternoon.

Salt Bae gatecrashed Real Madrid's Champions League celebrations in 2018

The celebrity-chasing chef has caused controversy in recent days after he went onto the pitch during Argentina's trophy presentation following their World Cup win against France on Sunday.

Argentina trio Martinez, Romero and Molina look worse for wear after four-day World Cup celebrations

The team returned home to a heroes' welcome in the early hours of Tuesday morning, and then went on a victory parade through the streets of Buenos Aires in the afternoon.