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Fibula fracture at 19: how the injury forged Tchouaméni before the World Cup semi-final
Back in the France squad for the World Cup semi-final against Spain after a thigh injury, Aurélien Tchouaméni had already endured a far more severe ordeal at 19: a fibula fracture at Bordeaux that forced him to choose between surgery and the U19 Euros.
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2026 World Cup: English press alarmed by Elfath's appointment for England-Argentina semi-final
The Daily Mail has raised concerns about American referee Ismail Elfath being appointed to oversee the England-Argentina semi-final at the 2026 World Cup, pointing out that Inter Miami has never lost when he has officiated their MLS matches.
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Keane backs Argentina to end England's World Cup dream as Neville stays bullish
Roy Keane believes Argentina will prove too strong for England in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, dismissing Gary Neville's optimism and warning that France could also end the Three Lions' run.
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Senegal's World Cup team doctor lacked sports medicine background, federation president reveals
Senegal Football Federation president Abdoulaye Fall has confirmed the squad's team doctor at the World Cup was trained as a gynaecologist, not a sports medicine specialist, leaving players unsettled about their medical support during the tournament.
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Shearer warns England referee could be decisive factor against Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Alan Shearer has expressed concern that refereeing decisions or VAR could prove costly for England in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, with FIFA confirming American official Ismail Elfath will take charge.
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Argentina FA accused of £4.5m fee demand and split-payment request before World Cup semi-final
Mexico's football federation reportedly walked away from a pre-tournament friendly after Argentina allegedly demanded $6m and asked for the fee to be deposited across multiple bank accounts, according to a Mexican journalist.
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Argentinian media pinpoint England's defensive frailties ahead of World Cup semi-final with Argentina
ESPN Argentina has identified four key weaknesses in Thomas Tuchel's England side — including slow starts, high-press vulnerability and over-reliance on Bellingham and Kane — ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, with reports also emerging that Bellingham is carrying a shoulder injury.
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Ivan Barton: the Salvadoran chemistry professor refereeing France vs Spain at the World Cup
El Salvador's Ivan Barton has been appointed to referee the World Cup semi-final between Spain and France in Dallas. The 35-year-old, who holds a degree in chemical sciences, made history at this tournament by becoming the first referee to send off a player for covering their mouth.
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FBI labels England vs Argentina 'highest risk' World Cup semi-final as Atlanta police bolster security
The FBI, FIFA and Atlanta police met on Monday to address security concerns ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, designating the England-Argentina clash the tournament's highest-risk match amid tensions rooted in the 1982 Falklands War.
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De Paul defends Argentina's Falklands chants ahead of politically charged England semi-final
Rodrigo De Paul says Argentina's Falklands chants honour the nation's war dead but insists the semi-final against England in Atlanta on Wednesday must be decided on the pitch. FIFA did not punish the Argentine federation despite the songs appearing to breach political expression rules.
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Kane breaks Rooney's caps record as England face Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Harry Kane will earn his 121st England cap — surpassing Wayne Rooney's outfield record — when the Three Lions face reigning world champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, a game Kane says he has dreamed of since childhood.
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Argentina request navy kit to echo 1986 Maradona strip ahead of England World Cup semi-final
Argentina have asked FIFA to wear their darker navy away kit for the World Cup semi-final against England, a deliberate nod to the strip Diego Maradona wore when he knocked England out in 1986. The move comes as Argentine media also noted that Lionel Messi has never faced England in his career.
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White House backs England to win 2026 World Cup
Through his adviser Andrew Giuliani, Donald Trump has expressed his support for the Three Lions at the 2026 World Cup, recalling his golf outing with Harry Kane and praising the Kane-Bellingham partnership.
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Racism row, kit reveal and Rice fitness update: England vs Argentina semi-final build-up
England will wear white against Argentina in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final, with Declan Rice expected to start despite a recent illness. The tournament has also been overshadowed by a racism row after a former Spanish PM claimed France 'don't have any French players'.
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Mbappe trains through minor scare to face Spain in World Cup semi-final
Kylian Mbappe missed part of France's training session ahead of their World Cup semi-final against Spain in Dallas, but manager Didier Deschamps confirmed the absence was planned and the captain is fit to play. Aurelien Tchouameni is also nearing full fitness after a hamstring complaint.
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Kane dismisses England rift talk as Bellingham-Tuchel row fades before Argentina semi-final
Harry Kane has insisted there is 'complete togetherness' in the England camp after Jude Bellingham appeared to question Thomas Tuchel's post-match criticism following their 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in Miami.
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Ferdinand jokingly threatened to walk off BBC set after Zabaleta's 2012 title jibe
Rio Ferdinand feigned outrage live on BBC during the 2022 World Cup when former Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta needled him about Sergio Aguero's last-gasp 2012 Premier League title winner — the goal that snatched the trophy from United on the final day.
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Tchouameni or Koné: Deschamps faces a real dilemma before France-Spain
Hours before the World Cup semi-final against Spain, Didier Deschamps is still uncertain about his midfield: Aurélien Tchouameni, doubtful after ten days without playing, could give way to Manu Koné, who has impressed since entering the competition.
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Three Locked Vertebrae and Unable to Get Out of Bed: Mbappé Reveals Hidden Ordeal Before 2018 Semi-Final
On the eve of the 2018 World Cup semi-final against Belgium, Kylian Mbappé suffered from three locked vertebrae and could not leave his bed. France's team osteopath enabled him to play despite the injury.
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Olise, Koné and Barcola freed from suspension risk ahead of France-Spain
Thanks to a yellow card reset introduced by FIFA after the quarter-finals, Michael Olise, Manu Koné and Bradley Barcola can approach the semi-final against Spain without fear of automatic suspension.
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