Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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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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Garbrandt responds to UFC 329 loss with defiant Instagram message after third defeat in four fights
Cody Garbrandt has broken his silence following his loss to Adrian Yanez at UFC 329, posting a reflective message on Instagram. The former bantamweight champion has now gone 4-8 since holding the 135-pound title in 2016-17.
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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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Rennie shifts Vaa'i to blindside to build bigger pack against Ireland at Eden Park
Dave Rennie has moved lock Tupou Vaa'i to blindside flanker for New Zealand's Test against Ireland at Eden Park, seeking a heavier pack to combat Ireland's set-piece dominance and protect a 52-game unbeaten home record.
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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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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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Rooney pins England's World Cup semi-final collapse on Tuchel's defensive gamble
Wayne Rooney blamed Thomas Tuchel's substitutions for England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, saying the decision to introduce three defenders after Anthony Gordon's opener drained belief and surrendered control of the match.
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Rooney, Shearer and Muller turn on Tuchel after England's World Cup semi-final collapse against Argentina
Thomas Tuchel faces a wave of criticism from pundits after England surrendered a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, with Wayne Rooney, Alan Shearer and Thomas Muller all condemning his decision to drop into a back five after Anthony Gordon's opener.
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Pro-Falkland Banner: Several Argentine Players Face Suspension Threat Before Final
After their stunning comeback against England, Lissandro Martinez, Giovani Lo Celso and other Argentine players displayed a banner reading "The Falklands are Argentine", exposing themselves to FIFA disciplinary proceedings.
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De la Fuente hits back at Deschamps: "When you lose, you look for excuses"
After France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Didier Deschamps questioned the referee's standard. Luis de la Fuente responded sharply, defending the official and dismissing claims of bias.
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Tuchel rejects curse talk after Argentina deny England a World Cup final place
Thomas Tuchel insists England's 2-1 semi-final defeat to holders Argentina at the 2026 World Cup is a football matter, not a curse, after Anthony Gordon's 55th-minute opener was overturned by two late goals.
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McGregor demands no contest after knee injury ends UFC 329 return in 69 seconds
Conor McGregor is pushing to have his stoppage loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329 overturned to a no contest, claiming a knee injury sustained on his first kick rendered the fight invalid. The former double champion also wants all bets on the bout refunded.
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Kane vows to never set a limit on England career after record-breaking World Cup exit
Harry Kane insists he will never put a limit on his international career after England's semi-final defeat to Argentina at World Cup 2026, where he scored six goals to become his country's record World Cup goalscorer with 14 tournament goals.
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Guskov reveals Blachowicz and Costa turned down Ankalaev before he stepped up in 30 seconds
Bogdan Guskov accepted a short-notice main event against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC Abu Dhabi within 30 seconds, after both Jan Blachowicz and Paulo Costa declined the fight on 14 days' notice.
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Guehi wishes Messi luck in Spanish after Argentina's stoppage-time World Cup comeback stuns England
Marc Guehi paused to tell Lionel Messi 'good luck for the final' in Spanish as England's players filed through the mixed zone following Argentina's 2-1 comeback victory, with Lautaro Martinez's stoppage-time winner ending England's World Cup campaign.
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Kuruvoli handed four-game ban for kicking Genge in Fiji's 73-8 rout by England
Fijian halfback Simione Kuruvoli has been suspended for four games after a disciplinary committee found him guilty of physical abuse for kicking Ellis Genge during Fiji's 73-8 defeat to England, with his eight-game entry-point ban halved after he accepted guilt and showed remorse.
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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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Michael Page faces streaking Ruziboev as UFC Paris card takes shape
Michael Page (25-3) returns to the Octagon on 5 September at Accor Arena in Paris, where he meets Uzbek middleweight Nursulton Ruziboev (37-9) in a clash of two fighters riding three-fight winning streaks. The card also features undefeated heavyweight prospect Mario Pinto, home favourite Oumar Sy, and several other European matchups.
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