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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.

Football Jul 16

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.

Rugby Jul 16

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.

Football Jul 16

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.

Football Jul 16

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.

Football Jul 16

Tuchel vows to stay as England boss despite World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he will remain England manager after the Three Lions' World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, with his contract running until Euro 2028 on home soil.

Football Jul 16

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.

Football Jul 16

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.

Football Jul 16

Owen calls for foreign coaches ban after Tuchel's England fall to Argentina in World Cup semi-final

Michael Owen has argued that foreign coaches should be barred from international football after Thomas Tuchel's England were beaten 2-1 by Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals, with Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez overturning Anthony Gordon's opener.

Football Jul 16

FIFA sanctions Deschamps after his criticism of France-Spain referee

After France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Didier Deschamps publicly criticized Salvadoran referee Iván Barton. FIFA responded by calling Barton "world-class", while Salvadoran media rallied to the referee's defense.

Football Jul 16

Finances « concerning » : OM forced into major squad overhaul this summer

OM sporting director Grégory Lorenzi has publicly acknowledged that the club's financial situation is « concerning » and that several sales or loans are inevitable this summer, following Mason Greenwood's sale to Fenerbahçe for €39 million.

Football Jul 16

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.

Football Jul 16

FA backs Tuchel to stay despite 'cowardly' England collapse against Argentina in World Cup semi-final

Thomas Tuchel retains Football Association support after England's World Cup exit to Argentina, despite widespread criticism of his decision to defend deep after Anthony Gordon's opener allowed Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez to turn the match around.

Football Jul 16

Kane cites Messi's longevity as reason to keep England future open after World Cup exit

Harry Kane has refused to rule out playing for England at the 2030 World Cup, pointing to Lionel Messi's continued excellence at 39 as proof there are no limits on a player's international career.

Football Jul 16

Romero taunts 'stupid' Neville after Argentina edge England 2-1 in Atlanta

Cristian Romero revealed he and Lisandro Martínez used Gary Neville's pre-match criticism as motivation, firing back at the pundit after Argentina's 2-1 victory over England in Atlanta.

Football Jul 16

Tuchel vows to stay as England manager after Argentina's stoppage-time semi-final comeback

Thomas Tuchel confirmed he will remain as England manager through to Euro 2028 after Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored late to overturn a 1-0 deficit and win 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta.

Football Jul 15

Tuchel defends late defensive shift after England's 2-1 World Cup semifinal collapse against Argentina

Thomas Tuchel insists his decision to switch to a back five was tactically justified, arguing the criticism only exists because England conceded twice in the final five minutes to lose 2-1 to Argentina and miss the World Cup final.

Football Jul 15

Rooney slams Tuchel's substitutions for handing Argentina momentum in World Cup semi-final

Wayne Rooney has criticised England manager Thomas Tuchel for his second-half changes in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, arguing the switch to a back five signalled surrender and deflated his own players.

Football Jul 15

Tuchel defends late substitutions as Argentina's Scaloni admits England's retreat handed them victory

England were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after conceding two late goals to Argentina, with Thomas Tuchel defending the defensive changes that saw his side drop to 12 per cent possession before the equaliser. Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni said his team "smelt blood" as England retreated.

Football Jul 15

Tuchel defends defensive substitutions after England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina

Thomas Tuchel insists he has 'no regrets' over switching England to a 5-4-1 formation after Anthony Gordon's opener, despite the Three Lions conceding twice late on to Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez in Atlanta.

Football Jul 15