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Thomas Tuchel: 'No Regrets' After England's World Cup Semi-Final Loss to Argentina

Thomas Tuchel insisted he has no regrets despite England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. The Three Lions led through Anthony Gordon but we...

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Prince William tells England to 'hold heads high' after World Cup heartbreak

Prince William and Sir Keir Starmer have rallied behind England’s World Cup squad after a heartbreaking 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina. The Prince...

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The World Cup used to let us micro-dose politics. Now it is engulfed by it

A reflective piece on how the World Cup has evolved from a subtle political backdrop to an overtly politicized spectacle. It examines the 'identity ma...

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World Cup Golden Boot 2026: What happens if Messi and Mbappe finish level?

With Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe tied on goals at the 2026 World Cup, the Golden Boot could be decided by FIFA's tiebreaker rules: first assists, t...

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FIFA's Hasty Rule Changes Turn World Cup Refereeing Into a 'Free-for-All'

Beau Dure's Guardian column slams FIFA for last-minute law changes at World Cup 2026, comparing the refereeing chaos to the fictional game Calvinball....

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Antonio Rattin, the Argentina legend whose 1966 red card changed football forever, dies at 89

Antonio Rattin, the former Boca Juniors and Argentina midfielder whose controversial sending-off at the 1966 World Cup led to the introduction of red...

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FIFA Disciplinary Chief Refuses to Answer Questions Over Jarell Quansah Ban Controversy

FIFA disciplinary chairman Mohammad al Kamali refused to answer BBC questions about the contrasting bans given to Jarell Quansah and Folarin Balogun a...

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Infantino's FIFA Playing with Fire as Lack of Faith Threatens World Cup Integrity

Jonathan Wilson's Guardian column draws on a personal anecdote from post-Communist Romania to highlight the crucial distinction between actual match-f...

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England Braced for Miami Heatwave as Norway Eye World Cup Quarter-Final Upset

England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami is set to be played in extreme heat and humidity, with the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature expect...

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No FIFA Explanation Over Quansah Suspension, Claims Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel says FIFA have not provided any reasoning for the two-game suspension handed to Jarell Quansah after his red card in the...

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Argentina's World Cup Journey: Heart and Flaws Collide Ahead of Switzerland Showdown

Argentina's dramatic World Cup campaign has been defined by both immense heart and glaring flaws. Lionel Messi inspired a stunning comeback against Eg...

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England World Cup Glory Would Trigger £19m Bonus Bonanza for Players and Staff

England's players and staff are in line for a £19 million World Cup bonus windfall, The Guardian reveals. The FA will share half of its FIFA prize mon...

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