Folarin Balogun admits Trump’s ‘unique’ World Cup intervention affected US team before Belgium loss
Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium despite being sent off in USA’s previous match
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Spain await England or Argentina after shutting down France to set up a shot at glory
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World Cup 2026 power rankings: Rating all four nations ahead of the semi-finals
After starting at 48, the 2026 World Cup is down to its last four teams - how do they stack up against each other?
Amnesty International sends ‘sportswashing’ warning to Aston Villa over new Visit Rwanda sponsorship deal
Aston Villa announced a new sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda on Tuesday
Watching Australian sport embrace Modi broke my heart – and showed inclusion is still just a strategy | Rana Hussain
When the AFL and Cricket Australia target India and the diaspora but only engage with convenient perspectives, trust begins to erodeFor most of my life, being Indian, Muslim, Australian and devoted to sport has never felt like a contradiction. Until now.When I saw AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon and Australian cricket legend Steve Waugh smiling alongside …
‘For Diego’: spectre of Maradona looms over Argentina ahead of England clash
The image of the national icon has been ever present through this World Cup, in banners and songs and memory. It adds a fresh layer to Wednesday’s semi-finalNot two minutes after his side’s dramatic, extra-time quarter-final victory over Switzerland on Saturday, the Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni, was already getting asked about the semi-final. …
Of all England’s great Black footballers, none has been the defining national figure. Until Jude Bellingham | Calum Jacobs
Bellingham has transcended the hostility he has faced from press and pundits to become the emotional and symbolic focal point of the teamMonths before the World Cup, the familiar chorus of antipathy that had followed Jude Bellingham almost since his emergence on the international stage grew louder. A number of writers, pundits and former professionals …
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‘I’m back’: Suni Lee announces return to gymnastics two years before LA 2028
Six-time Olympic medalist resumes trainingTokyo all-around champion targets LA 2028Latest Paris gold medalist planning comebackSuni Lee is making a run at a third Olympics.The America gymnastics star announced she is returning to the sport on Tuesday, about two years out from the Los Angeles Games. Continue reading...
Lionel Messi’s first meeting with England will be a contest of will and aura
The Messi arc reaches a decisive point in Atlanta – passage to a third final or an exit to test the limits of Argentina’s love for their unassuming athlete-geniusWednesday night, Atlanta Stadium, 101 games down, three left to play, and finally it makes sense. Bring on The Countdown, that moment just before kick-off in every one of those quietly …
REVEALED: England's nine-man shortlist to replace Brendon McCullum as Test coach - including Ashes nemesis and shock outsider
England will choose their next Test coach from as many as nine candidates, with Andy Flower heading a shortlist that includes only two former England cricketers.
Argentina's 'rigged' run to World Cup glory? 'One-sided' claims, 'fixed' turnarounds and Lionel Messi's let-off... every incident sparking the wild conspiracies which have England fans in fear
England go into the World Cup semi-finals against an Argentina side who are accused of being treated favourably by FIFA. It is a pervasive feeling among the teams who have faced them so far.
Alan Shearer warns 'a refereeing decision or VAR' could cost England a place in the World Cup final as Three Lions legend hits out at 'nonsense' decisions in Argentina's favour ahead of semi-final
The Premier League's all-time top goalscorer is concerned by the inconsistent officiating at the tournament and fears holders Argentina will get the rub of the green on Wednesday night.
Kick-off time for England vs Argentina as weather sparks World Cup semi-final delay fears
England are preparing to face Argentina at the World Cup for the first time in 24 years.
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Carlos Alcaraz targets new return date as Wimbledon absence sparks Jannik Sinner message
Carlos Alcaraz has been sidelined for three months and did not feature at Wimbledon.
Argentina star's mum refuses to join in anti-England chant for good reason
An Argentina player's mother has shared her feelings towards England ahead of the World Cup semi-final.
Harry Kane blasts ITV reporter for 'trying to create division' as England star hits back
Harry Kane wasn't impressed with what Gabriel Clarke said to Jude Bellingham.
Excellent coach, superstars and depth - McGinley on why England are built like Ryder Cup heroes
Sky Sports' Paul McGinley explains how he draws comparisons between England and Team Europe.
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Root's run-a-ball 76 gets England up to 258
Joe Root rescues England with an unbeaten run a ball 76 to guide the home side to 258 during the first one-day international against India at Edgbaston.
Arsenal forward Trossard joins Besiktas for £15.3m
Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard joins Besiktas on a three-year deal.
England handed major new selection boost for Argentina World Cup semi-final
Good news for Thomas Tuchel as Three Lions prepare for massive last-four clash