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Shearer raises VAR and referee fears ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina
Alan Shearer has voiced concern that refereeing decisions or VAR could deny England a place in the World Cup final, pointing to what he sees as a shifting officiating narrative that has benefited Argentina throughout the tournament.
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La Liga postpones Real Madrid and Barcelona's season opener due to World Cup
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will not begin La Liga on August 15 with the other clubs. Due to their players still competing in the World Cup, their opening matches have been rescheduled for August 26 and 27.
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UEFA prepares candidacy to unseat Infantino from FIFA presidency
Weakened by his proximity to Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino faces an organized offensive from UEFA, which is considering presenting a candidate for the FIFA presidential election scheduled for next year.
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Man City track Bouaddi but £85m price tag and Anderson spend complicate midfield push
Manchester City are monitoring Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi after his impressive World Cup with Morocco, but a reported £85m asking price and the recent £116m outlay on Elliot Anderson make a deal far from straightforward.
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BBC presenter warns England vs Argentina semi-final could ignite Falklands political tensions
England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday, their first competitive meeting since 2002. BBC journalist John Simpson has warned the fixture could stoke political tensions over the Falklands, with Argentina players already chanting about the islands after their quarter-final win.
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Balogun admits Trump's suspension reversal caused nerves inside US squad before Belgium exit
Folarin Balogun has acknowledged that Donald Trump's intervention to overturn his one-match World Cup ban created tension within the United States squad ahead of their last-16 defeat by Belgium, saying the episode was 'so unique' and generated unavoidable outside noise.
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Former Premier League referee questions FIFA's choice of official for England vs Argentina semi-final
Mark Halsey says he would have preferred a more experienced European referee for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final in Atalanta, expressing concern that MLS official Ismail Elfath has not faced pressure of this magnitude before.
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Trossard leaves Arsenal for Beşiktaş after three and a half years of loyal service
Leandro Trossard, the 31-year-old Belgian winger, joins Beşiktaş on a permanent deal for approximately 20 million euros. The Belgian international leaves behind 174 appearances, 36 goals and 34 assists in an Arsenal shirt.
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Sir Geoff Hurst, 84, backs England to end 60 years of hurt at World Cup 2026
The only living member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning side, Sir Geoff Hurst, says Thomas Tuchel's squad can go all the way in 2026, insisting a potential final appearance against Argentina would be "categorically" achievable.
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Messi fitness concern forces Argentina to weigh two changes for England semi-final
Lionel Messi missed Argentina's first training session after their extra-time quarter-final win over Switzerland, raising doubts over his availability for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta. Cristian Romero and Leandro Paredes also picked up knocks in Kansas City.
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Courtois cleared for Real Madrid's La Liga opener after groin scare at World Cup
Thibaut Courtois has been given the all-clear after tests on a groin problem sustained during Belgium's World Cup quarter-final defeat to Spain revealed only minor damage. The goalkeeper is expected back in first-team training in the final week of July.
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Morgan and McCarthy reignite 17-year feud over Wolves' rotated XI that aided Man Utd title
Piers Morgan and Mick McCarthy clashed live on television over a decision made in December 2009, when McCarthy rested 10 outfield players for Wolves' 3-0 loss at Old Trafford — a result Morgan blamed for handing Manchester United a decisive advantage over Arsenal in that season's title race.
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Barcelona seal £25m Adeyemi deal from Dortmund, ending Rashford's Camp Nou hopes
Barcelona have agreed a £25 million deal to sign Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund, with the Germany winger flying in for a medical on Wednesday. The move effectively ends Marcus Rashford's hopes of a permanent return to the Catalan club.
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FairSquare files IOC complaint against Infantino over Trump-Balogun red card reversal
Human rights organisation FairSquare has lodged a formal complaint with the International Olympic Committee alleging FIFA president Gianni Infantino violated political neutrality rules, citing his interactions with Donald Trump that preceded Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension being lifted.
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Maradona Jr contradicts Scaloni and insists England clash is no ordinary World Cup semi-final
Diego Maradona Jr has pushed back on Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni's attempt to frame Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against England as just another game, invoking the Falklands War and his father's iconic 1986 quarter-final in his response.
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Barcola starts, Tchouaméni returns: Deschamps reveals his XI against Spain
For the World Cup semi-final against Spain on Tuesday, Didier Deschamps starts Bradley Barcola on the left wing in place of Désiré Doué, and recalls Aurélien Tchouaméni, recovered from injury, at the expense of Manu Koné.
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Arsenal agree permanent deal to sell Trossard to Besiktas after title-winning season
Arsenal have reached an agreement to sell Leandro Trossard to Turkish club Besiktas, ending the Belgian winger's three-and-a-half-year stay at the Emirates. The 31-year-old made 174 appearances and scored 36 goals, including a crucial late winner against West Ham during Arsenal's first Premier League title in 22 years.
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Injured at World Cup, De Jong could miss four months with Barcelona
Frenkie De Jong returned from the World Cup with a knee injury and underwent alarming medical tests at FC Barcelona. The 29-year-old Dutch midfielder is not expected to play again until mid-November, according to Marca.
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Madueke 'played himself out' of England's XI as Rashford tipped to start vs Argentina
Noni Madueke's underwhelming display against Norway, which saw him hauled off at half-time, has cost him his starting spot for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina, according to former Premier League strikers Gabby Agbonlahor and Darren Bent, who both back Marcus Rashford to replace him.
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CAS denies ruling in Senegal-Morocco Africa Cup of Nations 2025 dispute
A fake document circulating on social media claims to be a CAS arbitral award stating that Senegal has recovered its Africa Cup of Nations title. The Lausanne court has formally denied this, clarifying that proceedings are still ongoing.
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