England sent Lionel Messi warning ahead of Argentina clash: 'Stay focused'
Jordan Pickford knows Little Magician will be tough to stop but Albiceleste boast plenty more threats
Jordan Pickford says England’s players will stay cool in their World Cup semi-final
The goalkeeper is backing his teammates to maintain their focus in Wednesday’s crucial clash against Argentina
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The ticking clock that faces Xabi Alonso in the cursed Chelsea job
Alonso has arrived at Stamford Bridge with ambitions of success but cannot be sure how long he will be given to change the culture
Angry USA World Cup fans revolt over 'ridiculous' semifinal kickoff times for Atlanta and Dallas games
Two of the biggest soccer games ever to be played on American soil are set to be kicked off on weekday afternoons, much to the chagrin of local television audiences.
Erling Haaland returns home to hero's welcome - bringing a £560 taxidermied RACCOON with him - before joining Norway fans in one last Viking Row celebration to toast country's best ever World Cup run
Erling Haaland and his team-mates touched down back in Norway to a heroes welcome after their World Cup exploits - with the forward curiously carrying a stuffed raccoon in his luggage.
Jordan Pickford urges England fans to forget Argentina history ahead of blockbuster World Cup semi-final - after Lionel Messi and Co sang that they will beat the Three Lions 'for the Falklands' in dressing room chant
MIKE KEEGAN IN KANSAS CITY: The Everton goalkeeper was asked if he had a message for supporters given the rivalry between the nations and concerns things may boil over in Atlanta.
Timing took me to Chelsea rather than Liverpool - Alonso
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says his arrival at Stamford Bridge instead of Liverpool was "about timings".
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'Easy to create divisions' - Kane says England are 'completely together'
England captain Harry Kane says the squad are "completely together" before their World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
Xabi Alonso explains why he signed for Chelsea despite Liverpool links
Diego Forlán succeeds Marcelo Bielsa as Uruguay manager on temporary basis
Bielsa departed after acrimonious World Cup exitFormer United striker takes charge until March 2027The former Manchester United striker Diego Forlán is poised to take over on a temporary basis as the new Uruguay manager after Marcelo Bielsa left the role following a sorry World Cup campaign.La Celeste were knocked out at the tournament’s group stage after …
Flower power: can England tempt head coach back with an already flawed setup? | Ali Martin
England Test head coach vacancy may not appeal to the Zimbabwean who is at the top of his fieldThat Andy Flower emerged as the favourite to take over England’s Test team so soon after Brendon McCullum’s demotion should come as no surprise. Put simply, the Zimbabwean is the leading active head coach on the circuit.During his first spell in the job from …
Lionel Messi retirement verdict imminent as Argentina star faces England for first time
Lionel Messi could be playing in his last ever World Cup as he prepares to face England for the first time in Wednesday's semifinal.
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Gianni Infantino leaves World Cup as FIFA chief takes private jet before semi-finals
Gianni Infantino has briefly departed the World Cup in the United States ahead of the tournament's four final games
McGregor to undergo surgery but hopes to fight again
Conor McGregor will undergo surgery after his return fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329 ended prematurely due to a knee injury, but he hopes to fight again.
Gambling contributing to abuse of golfers - Fitzpatrick
Matt Fitzpatrick says that sports betting is becoming a problem among golf fans and contributing to personal abuse hurled at players.
Youri Tielemans jets in for medical as Manchester United move quickly to seal second summer signing
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‘Gift from the sky’ Elliot Anderson keeps England running as Rogers makes case
Midfielder covered the most ground in win over Norway while Villa man’s cameo impressed Thomas TuchelElliot Anderson can be forgiven for needing additional time to recover from his exertions in the cauldron of Miami. As Manchester City’s new record signing reflected on England’s extra-time victory over Norway with his fellow Geordie, John Murray, from …
How Ousmane Dembele became France's quiet assassin: The luxury watch bet that sparked his Champions League triumph - and why he has a ruthless obsession with winning
IAN HERBERT IN DALLAS: The story of Ousmane Dembele and a rare timepiece, which he saw one of his friends wearing, encapsulates the flinty resolve beneath an awkward public persona.
Now use it against them! Argentina legend Diego Maradona once offered Harry Kane shooting tips to help him reach the top - now the England captain bids to end the world champions' title defence
Kane met Argentina legend Diego Maradona before a Tottenham match back in 2017, where he sought to offer advice to the striker on how he could remain at the top of the game.