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Emotional Barry praises ‘heartbroken’ England players

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  • England leads France 4-0 at half-time in the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off at Miami Stadium
  • Assistant coach Anthony Barry expressed pride and emotion regarding the squad's character after earlier tournament disappointment
  • England's strong performance demonstrates resilience in the consolation match

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

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  • Declan Rice scores after three minutes for England
  • Goal came in the World Cup third-place play-off
  • Match played against France at Miami Stadium

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…

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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’

  • Marie-France Van Heel is Andy Burnham's wife, tipped as unofficial "First Lady".
  • She is expected to keep a low public profile once Burnham enters No 10.
  • Coverage comes as Burnham prepares to become Prime Minister without an election.

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…

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BAFTA Student Award Winners Include Young Filmmakers From Spain, France, China and America

  • BAFTA revealed its 2026 Student Award winners at a Los Angeles ceremony.
  • Winning films came from Spain, France, China and the US.
  • Chosen from over 600 global university submissions by an industry jury.

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…

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Shakira soaks up the Miami sun as bikini-clad Nina Dobrev, Kim Kardashian showcase summer getaways

  • Fox News shares summer bikini photos of celebrities
  • Shakira pictured relaxing in Miami
  • Nina Dobrev and Kim Kardashian also featured

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…

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Luis de la Fuente reveals Spain will not man-mark Messi in World Cup final

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  • Spain will not man-mark Messi in Sunday's World Cup final
  • De la Fuente recalled a youth-team mistake that let 16-year-old Messi score four
  • Coach praised Argentina, dismissed "dirty team" claims and "all or nothing" framing

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…

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Spain’s final training session before World Cup final cancelled

  • Spain's pre-final training session cancelled due to thunderstorms in New Jersey.
  • Argentina trained nearby after only a 45-minute delay.
  • Spain face Argentina in Sunday's final at 20:00 BST.

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…

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Shackle Rodri the metronome and Argentina’s passion play can floor Spain | Jonathan Wilson

  • Spain face Argentina in World Cup final, contrasting styles analysed.
  • Spain's possession-based system built under De la Fuente since 2008.
  • Both finalist coaches rose through their national under-21 teams.

Ahead of the World Cup final, Jonathan Wilson contrasts Spain's disciplined, possession-based style with Argentina's more emotional, destiny-driven approach under Lionel Scaloni. Spain, unbeaten under Luis de la Fuente's continuation of the juego de posición system established since Vicente del Bosque, have averaged 64% possession at the tournament,…

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W Hotels Expands Italian Footprint With New Sardinia Resort — and a Three-Stop ‘Italian Tour’ 

  • W Hotels opens W Sardinia, its third Italian property, completing urban and coastal offerings across Rome, Florence, and Sardinia
  • New 'Italian Tour' package enables guests to experience all three locations with curated dining and cultural programming
  • Redesigned aesthetic emphasises regional authenticity and natural landscape over the brand's former nightlife-focused positioning

W Hotels is continuing its reinvention with a growing portfolio of properties across Italy, anchored by its latest opening: W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu, a 157-room resort tucked into a secluded marina village on the island’s northeastern coast.  The property joins W Rome and the recently opened W Florence, giving…

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Watch: ARCH ENEMY Plays First European Concert With New Singer LAUREN HART

  • Swedish-American metal band ARCH ENEMY performed their first European concert with new vocalist Lauren Hart on July 17 at Austria's Area 53 festival
  • Hart replaced Alissa White-Gluz and brings a vocal style reminiscent of the band's original singer Angela Gossow
  • Drummer Daniel Erlandsson reports overwhelmingly positive fan reception, describing the atmosphere as electric and marking a fresh era for the 30-year-old band

Swedish/American extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY kicked off their summer 2026 European tour Friday night (July 17) at the Area 53 festival in Leoben, Austria. The concert marked the band's first European live performance with new singer Lauren Hart (ex-ONCE HUMAN), who replaced Alissa White-Gluz, late...

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