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'At the national team level, there are no blank checks for Guardiola'

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Former coach Harry Redknapp opposes the idea of appointing Pep Guardiola as England manager, arguing the Spanish tactician can only succeed at club level due to significant financial resources.

Why Jude Bellingham became 'America's national husband' for US women

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At the 2026 World Cup, midfielder Jude Bellingham unexpectedly captured the attention of American women due to his appealing looks, talent, and friendly demeanor.

English football legend Kevin Keegan passes away at 75

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Former striker Kevin Keegan, a two-time consecutive Ballon d'Or winner, has passed away at 75 after a battle with cancer.

Player dropped from England squad still awarded medal

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Despite being excluded from the official playing roster, goalkeeper Jason Steele was invited by England players to the podium to receive a 2026 World Cup bronze medal.

Deschamps: 'loss to Spain still haunts France'

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Coach Didier Deschamps admitted French players experienced a disastrous first half, losing 4-6 to England in the World Cup 2026 third-place play-off.

France versus England: closing the Deschamps era

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Coach Didier Deschamps will lead his final match as France faces England in the World Cup 2026 third-place playoff. Kick-off is at 4 AM.

Argentinian fans criticize goalkeeper Martinez

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Argentinian fans label goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez a coward for not asserting sovereignty over the Malvinas Islands, a territory disputed with England.

Is Argentina really playing dirty at the 2026 World Cup?

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Accused by the English media of playing dirty in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, the question remains whether Argentina is truly violent or simply adept at exploiting the limits allowed by the rules.

Tuchel: 'England's problem is identity, not tactics'

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Coach Thomas Tuchel believes England's semi-final defeat to Argentina at the 2026 World Cup stemmed from inherent limitations in "English football DNA" rather than their tactical system.

How Messi became a coach on the field, breaking down England's tactics

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With his tactical vision and ability to read the game, Lionel Messi transformed into a "coach on the field," continuously exploiting England's weaknesses to help Argentina secure a 2-1 comeback victory in the World Cup 2026 semifinals.

England and France both reluctant to compete for third place

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England coach Thomas Tuchel and French newspaper L'Equipe downplay the importance of the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff in Miami.

Kane sees Messi as inspiration to extend career

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England captain Harry Kane is unwilling to set limits on his career, drawing inspiration from Lionel Messi's performance at the 2026 World Cup.

Messi dedicates victory over England to Maradona

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Lionel Messi dedicated Argentina's 2-1 victory over England to Diego Maradona, the legendary Argentine footballer who passed away in 2020.

Tuchel: 'England played their best given the circumstances against Argentina'

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Head coach Thomas Tuchel affirmed he had no regrets about his tactical decisions, despite admitting England played too passively, leading to a 2-1 defeat against Argentina in the World Cup 2026 semi-final.

Norway suspected of hiding Haaland's illness before England match

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The Norway national team is reportedly suspected of concealing striker Erling Haaland's illness before their quarter-final match against England at the 2026 World Cup.

Tuchel: 'England will find it difficult to neutralize Messi'

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Coach Thomas Tuchel stated England is considering man-marking Lionel Messi, but conceded it would be challenging to fully neutralize the Argentina captain in the World Cup 2026 semi-final.

Scaloni: 'If we played poorly, Argentina wouldn't be in the World Cup semifinals'

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Ahead of the World Cup 2026 semifinal against England, coach Lionel Scaloni asserted that Argentina has proven its capability through on-field performance and is not concerned by negative assessments of their form.

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