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Saka hat-trick seals 6-4 England win over France in epic World Cup third-place playoff
England beat France 6-4 in a dramatic World Cup third-place playoff in Miami, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick as Thomas Tuchel’s side claimed bronze for the first time. England raced into a commanding first-half lead before a Kylian Mbappé-inspired France fightback threatened to overturn it, but late goals from Saka and Jude Bellingham secured…
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New York and New Jersey deluged by dangerous flash floods ahead of World Cup final
New York and New Jersey were hit by dangerous flash floods, arriving just as the region prepares to host the World Cup final. The severe weather raises concerns about safety and disruption for the huge influx of football fans and event logistics in the area ahead of the showpiece match. The Daily Mail report notes…
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Rate England and France players in third-place play-off
BBC Sport is running an interactive feature allowing readers to rate the performances of England and France players out of 10 during the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off. The tool lets users score each player once signed into a BBC account, with the feature closing 30 minutes after the final whistle to produce an average…
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Emotional Barry praises ‘heartbroken’ England players
England assistant coach Anthony Berry tells BBC Sport how proud he is of his squad as they lead France 4-0 at half-time in the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off at the Miami Stadium.
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Rice fires England into early lead against France
England’s captain Declan Rice gave the side an early advantage against France in the World Cup 2026 third-place play-off, scoring in just the third minute at Miami Stadium. The goal set a positive tone for England early in a match that determines which nation finishes third at the tournament. The fixture is part of the…
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Andy Burnham’s wife Marie-France Van Heel is set to be Britain’s unofficial First Lady – but she is likely ‘to keep a low profile once he’s in No 10’
Andy Burnham’s wife, Marie-France Van Heel, is expected to take on the role of Britain’s unofficial “First Lady” as her husband prepares to become Prime Minister, but those close to the couple suggest she intends to remain largely out of the public eye once he takes up residence in Downing Street. The report comes amid…
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BAFTA Student Award Winners Include Young Filmmakers From Spain, France, China and America
BAFTA has announced the winners of its 22nd annual Student Awards, honouring emerging filmmakers from universities around the world across film, games and immersive storytelling. The winners were revealed at a ceremony in Los Angeles, hosted by Elle Osili-Wood, with presenters including Asif Ali, Wil Wheaton and Gina Kim, underlining the awards’ role in spotlighting…
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Shakira soaks up the Miami sun as bikini-clad Nina Dobrev, Kim Kardashian showcase summer getaways
Fox News has rounded up recent paparazzi photos of celebrities enjoying summer getaways, with Shakira pictured soaking up the sun in Miami. Nina Dobrev and Kim Kardashian also feature among the stars shown relaxing in bikinis with friends and family, as part of the outlet’s ongoing celebrity photo coverage. The piece is a light entertainment…
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Luis de la Fuente reveals Spain will not man-mark Messi in World Cup final
Luis de la Fuente, Spain’s head coach, has confirmed his side will not use man-marking to try to stop Lionel Messi in Sunday’s World Cup final in New Jersey, despite Argentina’s captain scoring eight goals and providing four assists in the tournament. He recounted his own experience of the tactic backfiring 22 years ago, when…
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Spain’s final training session before World Cup final cancelled
Spain’s final training session before the World Cup final was cancelled after heavy thunderstorms hit New York and New Jersey on Saturday, forcing the team indoors under US storm safety protocol. The disruption comes just a day before Spain face defending champions Argentina in Sunday’s final, meaning Luis de la Fuente’s side missed their last…