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‘Diego, give us a hand’: Argentina v England revives historic tensions
Argentina’s World Cup semi-final against England is being framed in Argentina as more than a football match, reviving memories of both the 1982 Falklands war and Diego Maradona’s defining role in the 1986 meeting between the sides. The article argues that the fixture now carries political and emotional significance as well as sporting importance, with…
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Social media reacts to Jennifer Hudson and Patti Labelle’s performances at MLB All-Star Game
Jennifer Hudson delivered a powerful “God Bless America” at the MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia before her upcoming FIFA World Cup Final gig.
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TOM LEONARD: Are all these controversial decisions proof there IS a conspiracy for Argentina to win the Cup – and please Trump?
The implication could hardly be clearer: FIFA, the scandal-plagued governing body of world football, wants the team playing England in today’s semi-final to win the trophy for the fourth time.
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Illegal 7,500-tonne waste dump is found next to football stadium after locals noticed smell of rotting food during heatwave
A vast illegal 7,500-tonne waste dump has been found yards away from a former Premier League football stadium.
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Pedro Porro turns from defender to destroyer as Spain outwit France once more | Sid Lowe
The full-back was supposed to be busy shackling France’s vaunted front line but found time to score the killer goal at the other end “Let me loose in a prison and I’ll end up owning the place,” Pedro Porro once said. Let him loose in the penalty area and that will belong to him too.…
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How to watch England vs Argentina: Live stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham lead England against Lionel Messi and Argentina in a 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal clash in Atlanta on Wednesday.
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FBI warns match between England and Argentina is ‘highest risk’ of tournament
Scuffles have already broken out between rival supporters and there are fears Argentinian ‘ultra’ football thugs could be heading to the US.
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Spain reach World Cup final by beating France 2-0
Spain reached the 2026 World Cup final with a 2-0 semi-final win over France, producing a controlled and convincing performance rather than a narrow escape. The result matters because France had been among the strongest fancied teams in the tournament, yet Spain limited their attacking threat and looked the more cohesive side throughout. Luis de…
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Identical twin brothers, 11, drown in Spanish river after they left home to play football and failed to return
The bodies of the identical brothers, 11, were found on Tuesday in the Ter River in Manlleu, near Barcelona following a rescue operation involving drones and divers.
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Tom Cruise among names set to take part in World Cup closing ceremony
Mission: Impossible star to appear in a pre-game show that will also feature Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, Fifa announced on Tuesday. Soccer’s governing body released the lineup for the closing ceremony, which will take place…