Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Mbappe admits France's midfield gamble cost them in 2-0 World Cup semi-final loss to Spain
Kylian Mbappe has conceded that France's decision to field only two central midfielders against Spain proved costly, as Deschamps' side were outplayed 2-0 in Dallas and eliminated from the World Cup.
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Scaloni urges Argentina to separate football from Falklands history ahead of England semi-final
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has called on his players to focus purely on football as political tensions over the Falkland Islands cast a shadow over Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta.
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Rice fit to start as England face Argentina in Atlanta semi-final amid storm fears
Declan Rice has been cleared to start England's World Cup 2026 semi-final against Argentina at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium after recovering from illness. Storm warnings, fan-clash concerns, and a FIFA rule breach over the final's half-time show are among the key storylines surrounding the tournament.
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France-Spain: Deschamps and Rodri unite to criticize Ivan Barton's refereeing
After France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-final, Didier Deschamps questioned the level of referee Ivan Barton. Spanish captain Rodri himself mentioned "10 or 15 fouls not called" against Lamine Yamal.
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Mbappe questions Deschamps' tactics after France fall to Spain in World Cup semi-final
Kylian Mbappe publicly criticised France's tactical setup and called out his team-mates following a 2-0 World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro ending Les Bleus' hopes of a third consecutive final.
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Khabib warns Garry's height and elusive style pose real threat to Makhachev at UFC 330
Khabib Nurmagomedov has flagged Ian Garry's 6'4" frame and slippery style as genuine problems for Islam Makhachev ahead of their UFC 330 welterweight title fight on August 15 in Philadelphia, adding that a six-year age gap compounds the challenge.
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Deschamps questions referee's World Cup credentials after France fall to Spain in semi-final
France manager Didier Deschamps publicly challenged FIFA's choice of referee Ivan Barton after his side's World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain, asking reporters whether Barton was capable of handling a match of such magnitude.
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Konsa admits England have not watched Argentina ahead of World Cup semi-final
Ezri Konsa has revealed England are yet to watch any of Argentina's World Cup games, though the Aston Villa defender expects the coaching staff to show clips before the semi-final clash in Atlanta. Konsa also warned former Villa teammate Emiliano Martínez that friendships end at kick-off.
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Tuchel unaware of Argentina's 'lucky' kit request ahead of World Cup semi-final
Thomas Tuchel revealed he had no idea Argentina formally requested to wear their blue second strip against England in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, a kit in which they beat the Three Lions in 1986 and 1998.
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Guehi tells Argentina all the pressure is theirs ahead of World Cup semi-final
Marc Guehi insists England have nothing to fear going into Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, arguing the defending champions carry all the expectation as they bid to become the first back-to-back winners since Brazil in 1962.
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Henry and Ibrahimović dismiss Tuchel-Bellingham rift ahead of England's World Cup semi
Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović played down suggestions of tension between Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham after England's quarterfinal win over Norway, with both analysts insisting there is no rift in the camp ahead of Wednesday's semifinal against Argentina.
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Blair hails Roigard as one of world rugby's best nines after Nations Championship double
All Blacks assistant coach Mike Blair has praised Cam Roigard as among the finest scrum-halves in world rugby, after the 25-year-old scored three tries in New Zealand's opening two Nations Championship matches against France and Italy.
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Tuchel confirms Rice ready to start England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina after illness
Declan Rice trained with England on Tuesday and Thomas Tuchel has confirmed the Arsenal midfielder is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, having spent three days bedbound before the quarter-final win over Norway.
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Tuchel reveals squad talks after Bellingham's live TV pushback on Norway performance
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he addressed the England squad twice after Jude Bellingham publicly disputed his assessment of their World Cup quarter-final win over Norway, insisting the pair "come from the same place" and the matter is resolved.
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Mac Allister backtracks on England 'no chance' jibe ahead of World Cup semi-final
Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister was confronted at a press conference with his dismissive response when asked if England could win the World Cup, and was forced to walk back his earlier comments on the eve of Wednesday's semi-final.
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Argentina fans burn Union Jack before England semi-final, unaware it is the wrong flag
A group of Argentina supporters were filmed burning a Union Jack on the outskirts of Buenos Aires ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta — footage that drew widespread mockery online, given that England's national flag is the St George's Cross.
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Deschamps Concedes Spanish Superiority but Questions Semifinal Refereeing
Eliminated 0-2 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, France will play for third place on Saturday in Miami. Didier Deschamps acknowledged the Roja's dominance while raising doubts about the controversial penalty awarded to the Spanish.
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Argentina fans burn Union Jack as Scaloni urges calm before England World Cup semi-final
A group of Argentina supporters filmed themselves burning a Union Jack in Escobar ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against England, while Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni called for his players to treat the fixture as "just a football game".
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Rice trains with England squad ahead of World Cup semi-final against Argentina
Declan Rice returned to training with England on Tuesday, boosting hopes he will start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta after illness forced him off at half-time against Norway.
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Messi fitness doubt forces Scaloni to weigh line-up changes for Argentina's World Cup semi-final against England
Lionel Messi missed a training session after taking a knock to the eye in Argentina's quarter-final win over Switzerland, with coach Lionel Scaloni also monitoring Cristian Romero and Leandro Paredes ahead of the World Cup 2026 semi-final in Atlanta.
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