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Neville and Keane clash in heated row after England's 2-1 World Cup exit to Argentina
Gary Neville and Roy Keane exchanged sharp words after England were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, losing 2-1 to Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday. Anthony Gordon's second-half opener was overturned by late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez.
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Arsenal weigh Gyokeres swap to land Alvarez as United plan triple summer signings
Arsenal are reportedly considering offering Viktor Gyokeres to Atletico Madrid in a swap deal for Julian Alvarez, while Manchester United are pushing ahead with multiple transfer targets this summer.
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Argentine media hail 'miracle' as Messi inspires late comeback to deny England a World Cup final
Argentina reached the 2026 World Cup final for the second successive time after overturning a 1-0 deficit against England in Atlanta, with Enzo Fernandez equalising in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez settling it in extra time. Argentine and Spanish outlets celebrated the result as a 'miracle' and an act of 'madness'.
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Owen condemns Tuchel's defensive shift as England collapse to Argentina in stoppage time
Michael Owen has criticised Thomas Tuchel's decision to bring on three defenders while leading against Argentina, arguing England's lack of tactical courage directly cost them as Lautaro Martinez headed a stoppage-time winner to end their World Cup.
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Argentina risk Fifa punishment after Falklands banner follows World Cup win over England
Several Argentina players, including Giovani Lo Celso, were photographed holding a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner after their 2-1 semi-final victory over England. Fifa previously fined the AFA £20,000 for the same banner in 2014.
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Bellingham dismisses Messi clash as 'nothing' after Argentina end England's World Cup dream
Jude Bellingham has played down his on-pitch exchange with Lionel Messi, calling it 'nothing bad at all', after England suffered a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, with Lautaro Martinez heading in a stoppage-time winner.
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Argentina risk FIFA sanctions after Falklands banner mars World Cup semi-final win over England
Argentina's players paraded a 'Las Malvinas Son Argentinas' banner after their 2-1 stoppage-time victory over England in Atlanta, breaching FIFA rules on political messaging and prompting a UK government minister to demand an investigation.
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Tom Cruise, Madonna and Robbie Williams headline World Cup 2026 closing ceremony at MetLife Stadium
FIFA has revealed the full line-up for the World Cup 2026 closing ceremony at MetLife Stadium, with Tom Cruise making a special appearance alongside Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, IShowSpeed, Laura Pausini and Jennifer Hudson.
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Zidane to be named France manager by Friday at €5m per year
The French Football Federation is expected to officially announce Zinedine Zidane as Didier Deschamps' successor on Thursday or Friday. A contract worth approximately €5m annually is ready to be signed.
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Bellingham provokes Messi, who responds with two assists for Argentina
In the World Cup semi-final against England, Jude Bellingham verbally attacked Lionel Messi, who answered on the pitch by delivering two assists to qualify Argentina for the final.
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Lineker brands Tuchel's Messi tactics 'unfathomable' as Argentina end England's World Cup
Gary Lineker and Micah Richards have rounded on Thomas Tuchel after England surrendered a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 to Argentina in Atlanta, with Lionel Messi providing two late assists to send the defending champions into the World Cup final.
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Messi silences critics with two assists as Argentina end England's World Cup dream
Lionel Messi set up both goals as Argentina defeated England in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, sending the defending champions into a final against Spain. The 39-year-old will become only the second player in history to appear in three World Cup finals.
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Argentinian media savage Tuchel's tactics and Bellingham after stoppage-time World Cup exit
Argentina's press revelled in England's semi-final defeat, mocking Thomas Tuchel's defensive approach after Anthony Gordon's opener and repeatedly dismissing Jude Bellingham with the line 'And Bellingham? Nothing' across match reports.
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Romero and Lo Celso risk FIFA punishment after Falklands banner at World Cup
Argentina players Cristian Romero, Giovani Lo Celso and Nicolas Otamendi displayed a banner claiming the Falkland Islands belong to Argentina on the pitch after their 2-1 semi-final comeback win over England, potentially breaching FIFA's strict rules against political statements.
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Argentina players brandish Falklands banner on pitch after knocking England out of World Cup
Argentina's players displayed a banner reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' during post-match celebrations after eliminating England in the World Cup semi-final on 15 July, potentially breaching FIFA rules banning political slogans on the pitch.
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England face France in World Cup bronze medal match after Argentina heartbreak
England will play France in the third-place play-off at Miami Stadium on Saturday, July 10 (10pm UK), after a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina. Victory would mark England's best World Cup finish since 1966.
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Kane openly criticizes Tuchel after England's cruel World Cup semi-final elimination
Beaten 2-1 by Argentina in extra time, England misses out on another World Cup final. Harry Kane pointed to his manager's tactical caution after the final whistle.
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Rajoy doubles down after Spain's victory over France without apologizing
Two days after publishing an op-ed comparing the French team to a squad "with no French players," former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy reiterated his racist remarks following La Roja's 2-0 semi-final victory in the 2026 World Cup.
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Manchester United eye £45m Roma midfielder Manu Kone after France's World Cup exit clears path
Manchester United are targeting Roma's Manu Kone as their third midfield signing of the summer, with the 25-year-old France international potentially available for around £45m following his country's World Cup semi-final elimination.
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England face France in World Cup bronze final on July 18 at Miami Stadium
England will meet France in the third-place play-off at Miami Stadium on Saturday, July 18, after suffering a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina. A win would secure England's best World Cup finish in 60 years.
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