Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with his teammates at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi once again proved why football’s biggest moments continue to belong to him. The Argentina captain inspired the reigning champions to a dramatic 2-1…
Didier Deschamps stopped short of directly blaming the referee for France’s 0-2 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup semifinal in Dallas, but made it clear he was unhappy with the performance of Salvadoran official Iván Arcides Barton Cisneros. While the France boss suggested it was the overall standard of officiating that frustrated him,…
Kylian Mbappe was left disappointed as France were completely outplayed by Spain in their 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final fixture. The reigning European champions were too hot to handle, cruising to a 2-0 victory. Kylian Mbappe looks on after France’s defeat to Spain. (AFP) Spain’s midfield was pivotal throughout the game, with midfield general Rodri…
Lionel Messi once again proved to be Argentina‘s driving force, producing two decisive assists in the closing stages to inspire a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England and send the defending champions into a second successive World Cup final. For much of the contest, England looked the more threatening side and took a deserved lead…
Thomas Tuchel knows the threat posed by Lionel Messi as England gear up to face Argentina in their FIFA World Cup semi-final. Argentina have scored 17 goals at this year’s World Cup, out of which eight have been scored by Lionel Messi, a joint-high for the competition, alongside Kylian Mbappe. Thomas Tuchel spoke about facing…
Last week turned out to be quite interesting for world golf. Jordan Spieth provided all the drama at the last Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. (The R&A) The two biggest tournaments on the men’s and women’s circuit – the Genesis Scottish Open (co-sanctioned by the PGA and the DP World Tour) and the Amundi Evian…
As England faces Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, Georgia, Anthony Gordon scored for the Three Lions in the 55th minute at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, making the score 1-0. While fans are entertained by the footballers on the pitch, attention has also turned to who is cheering them on from the stands….
The Houston Astros have added a prospect with a famous baseball pedigree after acquiring Jadyn Fielder from the Milwaukee Brewers in the trade involving veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. Jadyn Fielder, 21, is the son of former MLB All-Star Prince Fielder. (via X) Fielder, 21, is the son of former MLB All-Star Prince Fielder and…
France and Kylian Mbappe reminded one of a dark episode in World Cup history as the twice former champions lost 0-2 to a dazzling Spain in the semi-final at Dallas on Tuesday evening. France’s Kylian Mbappe looks dejected after the match. (Reuters) Les Bleus made a sparkling start in much-awaited contest against the European champions,…
As Jude Bellingham gets ready to represent England in a FIFA World Cup semifinal against Argentina on July 15, his rise to the top of world football continues to draw attention. While fans know him as one of England’s biggest stars and Real Madrid’s midfield leader, the story behind his success starts with his family….
