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From Southgate to Tuchel – Has Anything Changed for England?

England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina under Thomas Tuchel felt strikingly similar to the Gareth Southgate era. Tuchel once criticised Eng...

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Davide Ancelotti Steps Out of Carlo’s Shadow at Lille: ‘I’m Here to Write My Own Story’

Davide Ancelotti has been unveiled as LOSC Lille's new head coach, vowing to carve his own path despite carrying one of football's most famous surname...

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England's World Cup heartbreak: Familiar failings under Tuchel as Argentina reach final

England's 2026 World Cup campaign ended in the semi-finals with a 2-1 defeat to Argentina, reviving familiar criticisms of tactical caution and late s...

1 month ago 54

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England's World Cup heartbreak: Familiar pain as Argentina end semi-final dream—and provoke political row

England's World Cup campaign ended in familiar disappointment as Argentina beat them in the semi-finals, evoking the nation's long history of near-mis...

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UK Declares Falklands 'Definitely Ours' After Argentina's World Cup Banner Sparks Fury

The UK government has reasserted its sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after Argentina players displayed a provocative banner during their World C...

1 month ago 60

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England had Lionel Messi under control … until one decisive and subtle shift

In a World Cup semi-final, Thomas Tuchel's England executed a game plan that kept Lionel Messi quiet for an hour, but a subtle positional shift from t...

1 month ago 64

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Guardian Q&A Reveals Deepening Crisis for Tuchel as England Fallout Dominates World Cup Conversation

A live Guardian Q&A with football correspondent Nick Ames has laid bare the anger and disappointment surrounding England's World Cup semi-final defeat...

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World Cup Heatwave: 1 in 5 Matches Played in Conditions That Should Have Triggered Delays, Analysis Shows

A Guardian analysis reveals that 20 of the 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup were played in heat and humidity exceeding the 28C wet bulb globe tempera...

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England's World Cup Exit: Tuchel's Tactical Misstep and the Road to Euro 2028

Thomas Tuchel faces a major rebuild after England's World Cup semi-final collapse against Argentina. A late tactical switch to a back five invited pre...

1 month ago 70

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Eddie Howe and Pep Guardiola installed as bookmakers' favourites to be next England manager

After England's World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, Thomas Tuchel is expected to stay on, but bookmakers have named Eddie Howe and Pep Guardiola a...

1 month ago 57

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Revealed: Milan considered World Cup finalist De la Fuente in 2024

AC Milan reportedly considered Spain coach Luis de la Fuente as a candidate for their managerial job in 2024 before his remarkable international succe...

1 month ago 62

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England’s World Cup Dreams Shattered: Tuchel’s Tactical Gamble Backfires in Semi-Final Defeat to Argentina

England's World Cup campaign ended in agonizing fashion as Argentina scored twice late in the semi-final to win 2-1 in Atlanta. Thomas Tuchel's decisi...

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