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Jude Bellingham could face Fifa disciplinary action over post-match ‘slap’ on Argentina playerAfter the final whistle, the England midfielder approached Valentin Barco as he celebrated with a group of team-mates and appeared to slap him on...
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Iconic Nike swoosh will be notably absent from the World Cup finalAmid a fierce brand battle both on and off the pitch, the outcome represents a significant visibility boost for Adidas
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World Cup final extended half-time break could increase player injury risk, expert warnsThe half-time break for the World Cup final is expected to be 25 to 30 minutes
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Zohran Mamdani’s latest World Cup watch party was with inmates on Rikers IslandThe jail has been hosting these watch parties since the tournament kicked off last month
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Football may never ‘come home’ to England. Here’s why that’s OKEngland’s World Cup defeat has sustained a crucial continuity at the heart of this nation’s footballing heritage, Josh Bland writes
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Liverpool near agreement on new contract for key midfielderLiverpool are close to agreeing new terms with Dominik Szoboszlai, who they otherwise risk losing on a free transfer or on the cheap
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Argentina fan swarmed by England supporters in central London rescued by policeDozens of police officers surrounded the fan before bundling him into a van
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England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina earns record viewing figures for BBCEngland suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Argentina on Wednesday night
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How the town in the shadow of a huge Messi statue celebrated Argentina’s World Cup winFans in the Patagonian province of Neuquen burst into screams as the referee blew his whistle
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The remarkable photos of Lionel Messi and baby Lamine Yamal as pair prepare to clash in World Cup finalAn infant Yamal was photographed alongside the man he succeeded as Barcelona’s star in 2007
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Argentina midfielder defends Malvinas banner after World Cup win: ‘A sad part of our history’Argentina’s Leandro Paredes said his side had been spurred on by the territorial dispute and that the game was ‘not just a football match’
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Craig Gordon retires from football after making Scotland World Cup squad at 43Gordon was named in Scotland’s World Cup squad at the age of 43
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📸 Ballon d'Or: France Football's incredible blunder 😭📸 Ballon d'Or: France Football's incredible blunder 😭 If that happens to me, I’m getting fired. Signed: the author of this piece. The 2026...
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Udinese back Runjaic despite disastrous start to the seasonUdinese back Runjaic despite disastrous start to the season Udinese are continuing to back Kosta Runjaic, despite Sunday’s 2-0 home defeat to...
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Tottenham outcast Richarlison convicted of running red light in £60k sportscarRicharlison has been frozen out by manager Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham this season
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England match at U15 World Cup abandoned after allegation of racismEngland coach Matt Thorpe beckoned his players off the field after a confrontation during a match with Republic of Ireland
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PNG learn next steps to join New Zealand at 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup - Friends of FootballPNG learn next steps to join New Zealand at 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Friends of Football
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New Zealand wrap up group fixtures at FIFA U-15 Boys World Cup - Friends of FootballNew Zealand wrap up group fixtures at FIFA U-15 Boys World Cup Friends of Football
