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Théo Zidane extends at Cordoba, turning down Liga move to Getafe
The 24-year-old attacking midfielder, son of Zinedine Zidane, has signed a one-year contract extension with Cordoba CF through June 2027, choosing to remain in Spain's second division rather than join Liga side Getafe.
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Wright savages Tuchel's 'no regrets' claim after England's World Cup semi-final exit
Ian Wright launched a fierce on-air attack on Thomas Tuchel after the England manager said he had 'no regrets' following the Three Lions' 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, insisting Tuchel was 'insulting our intelligence'.
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Argentina risk FIFA sanctions after Falklands banner mars World Cup semi-final win over England
Argentina could face disciplinary action from FIFA after players displayed a 'The Malvinas are Argentine' banner on the pitch following their World Cup semi-final comeback victory over England. A similar incident in 2014 resulted in a £20,000 fine for the federation.
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Lopes inspires Shamrock Rovers' historic comeback to reach Champions League second round
Roberto 'Pico' Lopes returned from Cape Verde's World Cup campaign to captain Shamrock Rovers to a 5-1 second-leg win over Floriana, overturning a 2-0 deficit — a first in League of Ireland European history.
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Keane and Neville urge England players to value World Cup bronze after Argentina heartbreak
Roy Keane and Gary Neville have backed England's players to embrace Saturday's third-place play-off against France, following a 2-1 semi-final defeat to holders Argentina in which two late goals overturned Anthony Gordon's opener.
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Paredes defends Malvinas banner after Argentina beat England at World Cup 2026
Leandro Paredes said Argentina's 2-1 semi-final win over England in Atlanta was 'not just a football match', defending teammates who unfurled a 'The Malvinas are Argentinian' banner that drew a call for a FIFA investigation from a UK government minister.
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England Lioness Kelci Bowers declares pride in country after Argentina end Three Lions' World Cup run
Former England youth international Kelci Bowers, partner of Argentina defender Marcos Senesi, posted 'Proud of my country' on Instagram after England's semi-final defeat to Argentina at the 2026 World Cup — having previously drawn criticism for wearing an Argentina shirt.
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Joao Gomes set to join Aston Villa for £35m, ending Man United's pursuit
Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes has left Wolves' training camp ahead of a £35m move to Aston Villa, ending Manchester United's interest in the Brazilian and adding to a growing list of midfield targets who have chosen other clubs.
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Da Fonseca overjoyed after Argentina reaches final, takes aim at England and Tuchel
Argentine consultant Omar Da Fonseca celebrated Argentina's qualification for the World Cup final after their semi-final victory over England, criticizing Thomas Tuchel's tactics and his "18 defenders."
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Messi surpasses Ronaldo in dribbles in a single semifinal, reigniting the GOAT debate
Author of two assists against England (2-1) in Miami, Lionel Messi completed 9 dribbles in this 2026 World Cup semifinal — more than Cristiano Ronaldo managed across all four of his last World Cups combined.
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Martinez fires back at critics as Argentina stun England to reach World Cup final
Lisandro Martinez said Argentina were the team who 'played without fear' after coming from behind to beat England in the World Cup semi-final, with Lionel Messi assisting both goals in a 2-1 win sealed in added time.
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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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