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Tuchel rejects curse talk after Argentina deny England a World Cup final place
Thomas Tuchel insists England's 2-1 semi-final defeat to holders Argentina at the 2026 World Cup is a football matter, not a curse, after Anthony Gordon's 55th-minute opener was overturned by two late goals.
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Waddle questions Van Dijk's place in Liverpool's starting XI under Iraola
Chris Waddle has urged Liverpool to address what he calls the "real issue" at the heart of their defence, questioning whether captain Virgil van Dijk will feature regularly under new head coach Andoni Iraola after the Reds conceded 53 Premier League goals last season.
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Manchester United target Manu Koné to complete midfield overhaul after Tielemans signing
Manchester United have signed Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans this week, but manager Michael Carrick is now pursuing Roma midfielder Manu Koné — available for around £45m — to add the physical presence his revamped midfield still lacks.
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Kane vows to never set a limit on England career after record-breaking World Cup exit
Harry Kane insists he will never put a limit on his international career after England's semi-final defeat to Argentina at World Cup 2026, where he scored six goals to become his country's record World Cup goalscorer with 14 tournament goals.
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Owen calls for foreign coaches ban after Tuchel's England fall to Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Michael Owen has argued that foreign coaches should be barred from international football after Thomas Tuchel's England were beaten 2-1 by Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals, with Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez overturning Anthony Gordon's opener.
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FIFA sanctions Deschamps after his criticism of France-Spain referee
After France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Didier Deschamps publicly criticized Salvadoran referee Iván Barton. FIFA responded by calling Barton "world-class", while Salvadoran media rallied to the referee's defense.
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Finances « concerning » : OM forced into major squad overhaul this summer
OM sporting director Grégory Lorenzi has publicly acknowledged that the club's financial situation is « concerning » and that several sales or loans are inevitable this summer, following Mason Greenwood's sale to Fenerbahçe for €39 million.
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Friedkin-Mourinho Cold War Could Hand Endrick to Lyon Over Roma
AS Roma has made Endrick their top priority to strengthen their attack, but the fallout from José Mourinho's January 2024 sacking weakens their bid. Olympique Lyonnais, their direct rival, could capitalize if Real Madrid agrees to loan the Brazilian.
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Tielemans takes Scholes' No. 18 as Rashford's Barcelona return fades further
Youri Tielemans has chosen the iconic No. 18 shirt at Manchester United after completing his £35m move from Aston Villa, while Marcus Rashford's hopes of a permanent return to Barcelona have dimmed as the club pursues other targets.
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Guehi wishes Messi luck in Spanish after Argentina's stoppage-time World Cup comeback stuns England
Marc Guehi paused to tell Lionel Messi 'good luck for the final' in Spanish as England's players filed through the mixed zone following Argentina's 2-1 comeback victory, with Lautaro Martinez's stoppage-time winner ending England's World Cup campaign.
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Lucas Moura reveals Leonardo's last-minute call killed his Manchester United move in 2012
Lucas Moura has disclosed that a late intervention from PSG director of football Leonardo persuaded him to snub Manchester United and move to Paris in 2012, a decision the Brazilian described as "very difficult" after believing the Old Trafford transfer was all but done.
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Arsenal prioritise Julian Alvarez signing with Gyokeres swap deal explored
Arsenal have made Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez their top transfer target this summer, with reports suggesting the club have explored using Viktor Gyokeres as part of a swap deal to secure the Argentine's signature.
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Scaloni admits Argentina scouted Spain before sealing final spot as World Cup showdown looms
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has revealed his staff began analysing Spain before the Albiceleste had even secured their place in Sunday's World Cup final, following Wednesday's dramatic comeback victory over England outside Atlanta.
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Bellingham caught on camera slapping Barco after England's World Cup exit to Argentina
New footage shows Jude Bellingham striking Valentín Barco in the face following England's elimination by Argentina at the World Cup in Atlanta, with a brief melee breaking out before team-mates intervened.
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FA backs Tuchel to stay despite 'cowardly' England collapse against Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Thomas Tuchel retains Football Association support after England's World Cup exit to Argentina, despite widespread criticism of his decision to defend deep after Anthony Gordon's opener allowed Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez to turn the match around.
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Kane cites Messi's longevity as reason to keep England future open after World Cup exit
Harry Kane has refused to rule out playing for England at the 2030 World Cup, pointing to Lionel Messi's continued excellence at 39 as proof there are no limits on a player's international career.
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Romero taunts 'stupid' Neville after Argentina edge England 2-1 in Atlanta
Cristian Romero revealed he and Lisandro Martínez used Gary Neville's pre-match criticism as motivation, firing back at the pundit after Argentina's 2-1 victory over England in Atlanta.
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Messi's two assists send Argentina past England to second straight World Cup final
Lionel Messi set up Enzo Fernandez and substitute Lautaro Martinez as Argentina overturned a 1-0 deficit to eliminate England in Atlanta and reach Sunday's World Cup final against Spain. Messi, Lisandro Martinez and Leandro Paredes all cited the historical and political weight of the fixture as extra motivation.
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Bellingham's furious reaction to Pickford as England fall to Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Jude Bellingham was caught on camera appearing to mouth 'it's the middle of the goal' after Jordan Pickford failed to stop Enzo Fernandez's equaliser, with Gary Neville immediately backing the Real Madrid midfielder's frustration.
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Tuchel vows to stay as England manager after Argentina's stoppage-time semi-final comeback
Thomas Tuchel confirmed he will remain as England manager through to Euro 2028 after Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored late to overturn a 1-0 deficit and win 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta.
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