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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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Messi's two assists seal Argentina's stoppage-time comeback to stun England in World Cup semi
Argentina overturned a 1-0 deficit in the final minutes to beat England 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, with Enzo Fernández equalising in the 85th minute before Lautaro Martínez headed home the winner deep in stoppage time — both goals assisted by Lionel Messi.
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Micah Richards learned of his father's sudden death moments before going on air for England vs Argentina
BBC pundit Micah Richards revealed he received news of his father Lincoln's unexpected death shortly before presenting England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, but chose to continue broadcasting.
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Multiple arrests after England and Argentina fans clash outside Atlanta Stadium
Armed police made multiple arrests after England and Argentina supporters brawled outside Atlanta Stadium following England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. Further fighting was reported in Birmingham, London and New York.
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Tuchel defends late defensive shift after England's 2-1 World Cup semifinal collapse against Argentina
Thomas Tuchel insists his decision to switch to a back five was tactically justified, arguing the criticism only exists because England conceded twice in the final five minutes to lose 2-1 to Argentina and miss the World Cup final.
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Man United target £30m Summerville deal if Rashford departs Old Trafford this summer
Manchester United are monitoring West Ham's Crysencio Summerville as a potential replacement for Marcus Rashford, with the Dutch winger available for around £30m following the Hammers' relegation from the Premier League.
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Messi once cradled Yamal as a baby — now they meet in the World Cup final
A viral photo from a 2007 UNICEF charity shoot shows a 20-year-old Lionel Messi holding six-month-old Lamine Yamal in a bathtub at Camp Nou. Nearly two decades later, the pair face each other in the World Cup final in New Jersey.
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France favoured over England in 2026 World Cup third-place clash with records on the line
France and England meet on Saturday for the 2026 World Cup bronze medal after losing their respective semi-finals to Spain and Argentina. Mbappé chases a historic Golden Boot, Bellingham hunts an England goal record, and Didier Deschamps coaches his final game.
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Martínez holds Falklands banner as Argentina stun England in World Cup semi-final
Lisandro Martínez and Giovanni Lo Celso were pictured holding a banner reading 'The Falkland Islands are Argentinian' after Argentina's 2-1 stoppage-time win over England in Atlanta, sparking widespread anger among fans and reigniting a decades-old political dispute.
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Tolisso scores brace to guide Lyon to third consecutive warm-up win
Lyon defeated Servette Geneva 2-1 on Wednesday thanks to a brace from Corentin Tolisso, including a penalty. It was the Gones' third consecutive friendly victory, despite Paulo Fonseca's reservations about the quality of play.
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Rooney slams Tuchel's substitutions for handing Argentina momentum in World Cup semi-final
Wayne Rooney has criticised England manager Thomas Tuchel for his second-half changes in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, arguing the switch to a back five signalled surrender and deflated his own players.
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Tuchel defends late substitutions as Argentina's Scaloni admits England's retreat handed them victory
England were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after conceding two late goals to Argentina, with Thomas Tuchel defending the defensive changes that saw his side drop to 12 per cent possession before the equaliser. Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni said his team "smelt blood" as England retreated.
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