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Revealed: Little-known reason why Jude Bellingham’s first goal should NOT have stood – as Norway fans complain about England’s equaliser in World Cup quarter-final
This Daily Mail article covers England’s 2-1 victory over Norway in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final in Miami, a match decided by a brace from Jude Bellingham that sent Thomas Tuchel’s side into the semi-finals. The piece centres on a refereeing controversy, suggesting there was a “little-known reason” why Bellingham’s first goal — England’s equaliser…
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Stories from across Yorkshire to make you smile
This week we feature a retired nurse, a Mod-loving teen and an ex-footballer’s transfer news.
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Defiant Thomas Tuchel clashes with ITV reporter in extraordinary interview as he demands more from his ‘lucky’ England team after World Cup win over Norway – before matchwinner Jude Bellingham hits back with ‘whatever’ jibe
England manager Thomas Tuchel gave a combative ITV interview after his side reached the 2026 World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Norway in Miami, clashing with the reporter and insisting his team had been “lucky”. His remarks appear to have caused friction within the camp, with matchwinner Jude Bellingham publicly pushing back and…
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UK to crack down on unlicensed casinos sponsoring football teams
The UK government is preparing to crack down on unlicensed casinos sponsoring British sports teams, with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport set to launch a consultation this week. The move follows criticism that a delay to the proposals — stalled since February — allowed offshore gambling firms to strike lucrative deals with Premier…
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England reach 2026 World Cup semi-finals after disputed extra-time win over Norway
England have reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in Miami, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals. The win was overshadowed by controversy surrounding Bellingham’s equaliser, which Norway’s players and officials disputed on the grounds that the ball had struck overhead spidercam equipment during the build-up; technological…
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Footballers more likely to suffer depression and anxiety – study
A new study by Imperial College London has found that former professional footballers are considerably more likely than the general population to experience depression, anxiety and difficulties with thinking and decision-making in mid-life. Described as the first and largest study of its kind, the research adds to mounting scrutiny over the long-term impact of heading…
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Did ball hit spidercam before England goal? Snicko says not – Norway unsure
Norway’s run at the 2026 World Cup ended in a 2-1 quarter-final defeat by England in Miami, with the Norwegians left frustrated by the belief that Jude Bellingham’s equaliser should have been ruled out. They argued the ball had struck one of the overhead spidercam wires in the build-up to the goal; had a touch…
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England ‘got lucky’ with disallowed goal
England’s match against Norway at the 2026 World Cup featured a contentious moment when a second-half goal by Torbjorn Heggem was ruled out for a foul. BBC Sport pundits Wayne Rooney and Ellen White both suggested England “got lucky” with the decision, highlighting how the disallowed goal worked in England’s favour. The goal was chalked…
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Ian Wright and Gary Neville hit out at ‘poor’ Jordan Pickford after England goalkeeper suffered World Cup gaffe against Norway: ‘He HAS to save that’
Gary Neville was adamant that Jordan Pickford should have done better in preventing Norway from scoring their opener during England’s quarter-final clash in Miami.