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Argentina beat England in bad-tempered semi-final marred by referee row
Argentina beat England 2-1 in a fractious World Cup semi-final that was overshadowed by a row over the officiating rather than by the quality of the football. England fans and pundits focused their anger on an unpunished elbow challenge and on Enzo Fernández’s equaliser, arguing that a red card should have been shown before the…
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Revealed: The moment that sparked Jude Bellingham’s post-match rage at Argentina star after rival’s ludicrous act following Enzo Fernandez’s goal
Footage has emerged showing Jude Bellingham slapping Argentina’s Valentin Barco in the immediate aftermath of England’s 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat, with reports identifying what triggered the England midfielder’s reaction. The incident capped a fraught night for England, whose exit sparked wider fallout including criticism of manager Thomas Tuchel’s tactics and separate confrontations, such as…
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Stars, stakes and still some controversy: Gotham’s record-setting night sums up state of NWSL
A Gotham FC match against the Washington Spirit at Citi Field on Wednesday drew a crowd of 42,175, the second-largest attendance in National Women’s Soccer League history and a record for any women’s sporting event in New York City. The game, dubbed the “Queens Classic”, underscored how dramatically the NWSL has grown since games were…
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How coach-on-pitch Messi undid England’s tactics on the fly
England pride themselves on their physicality, so shouldn’t it have suited them to face a 39-year-old who spends most of his time walking? Not this 39-year-old. BBC Sport football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan explores a Lionel Messi masterclass.
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Argentina’s goalscorer should have been sent off for brutal elbow, claim devastated Three Lions fans after Argentina got ANOTHER lucky escape amid ‘rigging’ accusations
A new camera angle has called into question whether Enzo Fernandez – who equalised against England to spark Argentina’s late comeback – should have been on the pitch to score.
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MLS return storylines: Berhalter’s future, Son’s goal drought and what’s next for Messi?
The league is back in play after a six-week pause for the World Cup. We spotlight seven players to watch after their stints with their national teams The 2026 MLS season resumes Thursday, cleverly holding its return on the days between the World Cup semi-finals and third-place game. Fans of any of the league’s 30…
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Scotland goalkeeper Gordon announces retirement
Scotland and Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon has announced his retirement from football, bringing an end to a 25-year playing career. The 43-year-old, who ended his second spell at boyhood club Heart of Midlothian this summer, was part of Scotland’s World Cup squad and said in an emotional video that he had “lived my dreams” and…
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‘Cowardly’ Thomas Tuchel blasted for ‘coaching catastrophe’ in England’s World Cup capitulation: Football legends lead outrage at Three Lions’ manager’s tactics after heartbreaking exit to Argentina
Thomas Tuchel has come under fierce criticism from former England players and pundits after his tactical decisions were blamed for the Three Lions’ 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. Critics, including journalist Ian Ladyman, said the German manager’s changes during the match left England “out of ideas” and doomed them to lose, accusing him…
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Midfielder Gomes close to £38m Villa move
Aston Villa are close to signing Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes in a £38m deal, as the club moves to strengthen its midfield options. The Brazil international has left Wolves’ pre-season training camp in Portugal and is due to undergo a medical, with Atletico Madrid having previously shown interest but failing to complete a deal.…
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Cricket Rules India’s Streaming Viewership in New Ormax StreamView Report
A new Ormax StreamView report, launched by Ormax Media in January 2026 to track long-form streaming content across India, found that cricket dominated viewership in the first half of 2026, with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and the Indian Premier League taking the top two spots on JioHotstar. The findings highlight cricket’s continued grip…