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Gallery: The MCG's Latin Carnival

Gallery: The MCG's Latin Carnival

The MCG transformed into one giant Latin party! 13 Jun 2017
Ange: Fans 'not too excited' by Socceroos

Ange: Fans 'not too excited' by Socceroos

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou believes lacklustre ticket sales for Australia's clash with Brazil at the MCG are the result of continued negative coverage. 12 Jun 2017
Coutinho: South on a winner with Carlos

Coutinho: South on a winner with Carlos

Brazil and Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho believes Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos has already had a positive impact on Australian football. 11 Jun 2017
MCG Superclasico fans pic special

MCG Superclasico fans pic special

Fans of South American football powerhouses Brazil and Argentina, packed the MCG on Friday night to watch the fierce rivals face off in the superclasico. Argentina edged it 1-0. 10 Jun 2017
Pic special: Brazil v Argentina at the MCG

Pic special: Brazil v Argentina at the MCG

Argentina edged Brazil 1-0 in front of more than 95,000 at the MCG on Friday night. 9 Jun 2017
Sampaoli starts Argentina reign with Brazil king-hit

Sampaoli starts Argentina reign with Brazil king-hit

Jorge Sampaoli has begun his reign at Argentina with a morale-boosting win as Lionel Messi and co edged Brazil 1-0 in front of a capacity crowd at the MCG on Friday night. 9 Jun 2017
Pic special: Argentina train at the MCG

Pic special: Argentina train at the MCG

Argentina trained at the MCG for the first time on Thursday night ahead of Friday's friendly against Brazil. Pics by Getty Images. 8 Jun 2017
Messi surprise for CanTeen ambassadors

Messi surprise for CanTeen ambassadors

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi left young ambassadors of cancer support organisation CanTeen stunned at Melbourne City's training facility yesterday. 8 Jun 2017
Nothing to fear say cops despite Brazil star's concern

Nothing to fear say cops despite Brazil star's concern

Victoria Police insist the MCG will be safe and secure after Brazil star Willian voiced fears about a terror attack. 8 Jun 2017
Pic special: Brazil train in Melbourne

Pic special: Brazil train in Melbourne

Brazil trained at Lakeside Stadium on Tuesday, the home of South Melbourne FC, as they prepared for this week's matches against Argentina and the Socceroos. 6 Jun 2017
Brazil star: Playing Messi is nothing special

Brazil star: Playing Messi is nothing special

Brazilian and Shandong Luneng defender Gil believes playing against Lionel Messi is nothing special. 6 Jun 2017
Pic special: Messi and Co train in Melbourne

Pic special: Messi and Co train in Melbourne

Lionel Messi & Co hit the training pitch at Melbourne City HQ on Monday ahead of Argentina's blockbuster clash with Brazil at the MCG on June 9. Pics by Jordan Kounelis. 5 Jun 2017
Organisers 'disappointed' by Neymar no-show

Organisers 'disappointed' by Neymar no-show

Organisers of the Brazil and Argentina’s Australian tour are “disappointed” that rested superstar Neymar won’t be part of the games after receiving assurances he’d play. 20 May 2017
Messi and Neymar to play in packed MCG

Messi and Neymar to play in packed MCG

Organisers for the Brazil v Argentina friendly in Melbourne on June 9 are expecting a full house at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). 15 May 2017
Kennedy: MCG's 'surreal' fixture

Kennedy: MCG's 'surreal' fixture

Former Socceroo Josh Kennedy is stoked about the international friendly between Brazil and Argentina at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and believes it will be important for growing the game in Australia. 10 Feb 2017
No 2017 ICC in Melbourne

No 2017 ICC in Melbourne

TLA Worldwide Chairman Bart Campbell has confirmed there will be no International Champions Cup (ICC) in Melbourne in 2017. 10 Feb 2017
Brazil to play Argentina at MCG

Brazil to play Argentina at MCG

The MCG is set to host Brazil and Argentina in a football extraordinaire as Lionel Messi and Neymar go head-to-head in front of an expected sold out crowd. 13 Dec 2016
Could Simeone be the key to unlock Messi?

Could Simeone be the key to unlock Messi?

Argentina started qualifying well but have struggled in recent matches and find themselves out of the automatic qualification spots. Could a drastic change be required to ensure a place in Russia? 10 Nov 2016
Our guide to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals

Our guide to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals

Australia's sensational Wallabies just one win away from playing off for "Bill". 21 Oct 2015
RWC: Pool C preview

RWC: Pool C preview

Are the All Blacks able to finally win the cup away from home? 16 Sep 2015
Sabella satisfied with Argentina's 'positive draw'

Sabella satisfied with Argentina's 'positive draw'

ARGENTINA coach Alejandro Sabella reflected positively on his side's group for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 7 Dec 2013