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Cruz Beckham's words to devastated David after England's World Cup semi-final exit captured by lip reader
The Beckham family watched on in Atlanta as England were eliminated from the World Cup in a semi-final defeat to Argentina. A lip reader picked up Cruz Beckham's consoling words to his father Sir David after the final whistle.
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Burn defends England's negative tactics after Argentina end their World Cup hopes
Dan Burn insists England 'can't take massive criticism' for retreating defensively after Anthony Gordon's goal, arguing the same approach had worked against Mexico and Norway — but Argentina's quality told in the final ten minutes.
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Scaloni urged players to separate football from politics — then they unfurled a Falklands banner
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni explicitly called for politics to be kept out of his side's World Cup semi-final with England, only for several players to display a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner after their 2-1 victory.
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Messi and Argentina find Pickford's penalty cheat sheet after knocking England out
Argentina players discovered Jordan Pickford's discarded water bottle containing handwritten penalty instructions after their 2-1 semi-final win at the World Cup. Messi, Fernandez and others were visibly amused reading the Everton keeper's plans for each potential taker.
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Henry warns England paid the price for waking Messi as Argentina reach World Cup final
Thierry Henry cautioned that England made a critical error by provoking Lionel Messi into his best form, after the 39-year-old set up both of Argentina's late goals to seal a comeback semi-final win and a place in the World Cup final against Spain.
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Argentina players spark outrage with Falklands banner after 2-1 World Cup semi-final win over England
Several Argentina players displayed a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner on the pitch at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium after their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England, prompting the Argentine government to simultaneously issue a formal protest to the British embassy over the movement of HMS Medway.
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Micah Richards lost his father minutes before going on air for England's World Cup exit
BBC pundit Micah Richards revealed on Instagram that his father, Lincoln, passed away unexpectedly shortly before he went on air to cover England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina on Wednesday.
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Tuchel Unmotivated Before Third-Place Match: "Nobody Wants to Play This Game"
Eliminated in the World Cup semi-final by Argentina, England face France on Saturday for third place. Thomas Tuchel acknowledged that neither his players nor the Blues want to play this match.
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Bellingham reveals what he said to Messi during viral World Cup semi-final confrontation
Jude Bellingham has explained his heated first-half exchange with Lionel Messi after a clip went viral following Argentina's 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta. The Real Madrid midfielder said the pair were simply debating a foul.
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Bellingham admits 'gutting' feeling as Argentina's late comeback ends England's World Cup dream
Jude Bellingham has spoken of his devastation after England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina ended their hopes of reaching the World Cup 2026 final, with the midfielder saying he wished he could have 'given more' for his country.
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Saliba faces up to five months out after surgery blow deepens Arsenal's defensive crisis
William Saliba is set for surgery on a back problem that could sideline him for four to five months, ruling the Arsenal centre-back out of the opening stretch of the Premier League season after he was forced off in France's World Cup semi-final against Spain.
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Argentina Stuns England in 92nd Minute to Shatter World Cup Final Dream
Trailing 1-0 until the 84th minute, England collapsed against Argentina (2-1) in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta. The British press has criticized Thomas Tuchel's tactical passivity following the elimination.
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Kane refuses to rule out 2030 World Cup after England's late collapse against Argentina
Harry Kane says he will not "put a limit" on his international career despite turning 36 before the 2030 World Cup, after England surrendered a late lead to lose 2-1 to Argentina in the semi-finals.
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Bellingham slaps Argentina substitute as England's World Cup semi-final exit turns ugly
Jude Bellingham struck Argentina substitute Valentin Barco around the back of the head after England's 2-1 semi-final defeat in Atlanta, sparking a confrontation involving players from both sides as political tensions added further edge to the bitter rivalry.
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Lineker jokes Tuchel is a 'German spy' after England's World Cup exit to Argentina
Gary Lineker questioned Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions following England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, joking on The Rest is Football that the German coach may have been 'sent in' to sabotage the national team.
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Argentina's lucky kit request to FIFA pays off as they sink England 2-1 in World Cup semi-final
Argentina specifically requested to wear their dark-blue secondary kit against England in the World Cup semi-final, citing a historical winning record in the strip. Goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez sealed a 2-1 victory after Anthony Gordon's opener.
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Carragher blames Tuchel's defensive switch and Pickford for England's World Cup exit against Argentina
Jamie Carragher has sharply criticised Thomas Tuchel's decision to switch to five at the back after England led Argentina 1-0, arguing the tactical change directly caused the 2-1 semi-final defeat in Atlanta. He also pointed to Jordan Pickford's role in the loss.
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Saliba to undergo surgery, Arsenal without defensive leader for four to five months
William Saliba is set to have back surgery and miss four to five months of competition, according to L'Équipe. The Arsenal defender was forced off in the 30th minute of the World Cup semi-final against Spain (0-2) due to a back injury.
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Vieira backs Tuchel to stay as England manager despite World Cup exit to Argentina
Patrick Vieira has urged the FA to keep Thomas Tuchel in charge after England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in Atlanta ended their World Cup hopes. Tuchel is understood to retain the backing of the FA and chief executive Mark Bullingham.
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Tuchel set to stay as England manager despite World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina
Thomas Tuchel will remain England manager after their World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, with the FA backing him to lead the side into Euro 2028. Tuchel signed a two-year contract extension in February and says he intends to honour it.
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