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Messi overtakes Mbappé in World Cup scoring race after France's exit
Eliminated by Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, France sees Kylian Mbappé lose the top spot in the scoring standings. Lionel Messi, thanks to an additional assist, now leads him with eight goals each.
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Police rescue lone Argentina fan surrounded by England supporters in central London after World Cup exit
A lone Argentina fan wearing his country's shirt was encircled by hostile England supporters near Piccadilly Circus after England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. Metropolitan Police officers formed a protective cordon and escorted him to safety in a police van.
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Downing Street demands FIFA probe after Argentina players wave Falklands banner at England
The British government has backed calls for a FIFA investigation after Argentina players celebrated their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England by holding a banner claiming the Falkland Islands as Argentine territory, in apparent breach of tournament rules banning political messaging.
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England superfan Brian Robson's flag carried to every World Cup game weeks after his death
Brian Robson, 63, from Ashington, Northumberland, died from cancer just weeks before the 2026 World Cup, having held a ticket for the final. His friends and fellow England supporters have carried his flag and photo to every Three Lions match in the United States in his memory.
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Messi and Argentina stars studied Pickford's penalty notes after World Cup semi-final win
Footage captured Lionel Messi and several Argentina players huddled around Jordan Pickford's water bottle after their 2-1 comeback win over England, with the bottle revealing detailed penalty-taking assessments for each Argentine player.
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Dembélé raised his voice at half-time against Spain, his teammates didn't appreciate it
Trailing 0-1 at half-time in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Ousmane Dembélé called out his teammates over a lack of coordinated pressing. His outburst annoyed several France players, who felt he was getting angry while he himself was struggling.
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Cannae Holdings CEO breaks silence on Exeter Chiefs takeover and global ambitions
Ryan Caswell, CEO of new Exeter Chiefs owners Cannae Holdings, has outlined the group's ambitions for the club, citing their track record with AFC Bournemouth and the Vegas Golden Knights as proof they can deliver success at Sandy Park.
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Knocked out by Spain, Deschamps accepts the pain before the third-place playoff against England
The day after France's 0-2 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Didier Deschamps acknowledged "enormous disappointment" while calling on his players to refocus for the third-place match against England on Saturday.
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Under Messi's 85-foot statue, Cutral Co erupts as Argentina reach World Cup final
The small Patagonian town of Cutral Co, home to the world's tallest monument to Lionel Messi, erupted in celebration as Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final, setting up a final against Spain.
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Argentina fans burn England flags and parade coffin in Buenos Aires after World Cup semi-final win
Argentina's supporters flooded the streets of Buenos Aires to celebrate a stoppage-time victory over England, burning Union Jacks and carrying a flag-draped coffin through the city. Lautaro Martinez headed the winner after Enzo Fernandez had equalised in the 85th minute.
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Guardiola leads next England manager odds as Tuchel vows to stay after World Cup exit
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed his intention to remain England manager despite criticism following a World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, with the FA backing him to continue. Pep Guardiola heads the replacement odds at 10/3 should Tuchel ultimately depart.
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UK government demands FIFA probe Argentina over Falklands banner after England defeat
Britain's Business Secretary has called on FIFA to investigate Argentina after several players displayed a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner following their World Cup semi-final victory over England, potentially breaching the governing body's ban on political messaging.
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Norris takes 10-place grid drop at Belgian GP as McLaren fits fourth power electronics unit
Lando Norris will start the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps from at least 10 places lower on the grid after McLaren fitted a fourth power electronics unit to his MCL40, exceeding his seasonal allowance as part of a Mercedes reliability upgrade.
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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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Scarlets sign Hurricanes lock Tom Allen to bolster URC second-row stocks
Scarlets have added 21-year-old New Zealand U20 lock Tom Allen from Super Rugby Pacific champions the Hurricanes, making him the latest in a string of summer signings ahead of the 2026/27 URC season.
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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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