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Spain, France, Argentina and England beware: Demons haunt the World Cup semi-finals
The World Cup spotlight causes single games to live longer in the memory than any other. The remaining teams at this tournament face defining moments World Cup games mean more. England have only ever played 79 games in the finals, which is to say, not much more than two Premier League seasons in the 76…
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The new evidence that proves England were RIGHT on World Cup’s new ‘Hand of God’ goal – despite bitter Norway moans about the ball hitting spidercam
The article says new footage supports England’s position in a World Cup controversy, arguing that a disputed goal should stand despite Norway’s complaints that the ball struck the spidercam. The incident has been compared with a modern “Hand of God” because of the anger it provoked, but the fresh evidence is presented as backing the…
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Aberdeen buy winger Smith from Livingston
Aberdeen buy Lewis Smith from Livingston for an undisclosed fee, with manager Stephen Robinson admitting he had attempted to sign the winger for previous clubs without success.
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India outplay England – but is women’s Test cricket struggling for relevance?
The scheduling of the game and the announcement of Brendon McCullum’s sacking left the historic Lord’s Test between England and India struggling for relevance, so what is the future of women’s Test cricket?
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Police chief makes plea to England fans in UK
Police urge England fans at home to follow the example of supporters in the United States after several incidents over the weekend.
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World Cup scouting report: the lowdown on England’s semi-final opponents Argentina | Nick Ames
Defending champions will pose a threat with Messi’s genius but their lack of width and energy in the midfield offers encouragement for Thomas Tuchel Switzerland knew how to deal with Lionel Messi. They congested the centre of the pitch and made it impossible for him to find angles for threaded passes or rapier finishes. One…
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Ronald Reagan took away his own son’s football scholarship, ‘Reagan’ producer reveals
Mark Joseph reveals Ronald Reagan's generous spirit sometimes backfired, including costing his son Mike a college football scholarship in Arizona.
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USWNT to play No 1 ranked Spain in two October friendlies as 2027 World Cup approaches
Matches will take place on 10 and 13 October Washington DC and Chester, Pennsylvania to host The top two teams in women’s soccer will meet in a pair of friendlies this fall, with the United States hosting Spain in Washington DC on 10 October and Chester, Pennsylvania three days later. The meeting pits the 2024…
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Injured Whitlock withdraws from Commonwealth Games
Three-time Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock withdraws from this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after injuring his hand in training.
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Scarlets sign WRU deal but peace is temporary
Scarlets have signed the Welsh Rugby Union’s Professional Rugby Agreement after more than a year of dispute, becoming the last of the four Welsh regions to do so. The deal ends an immediate stand-off and brings short-term financial certainty, which matters because it stabilises Welsh professional rugby for now after months of tension over governance,…