Argentina risk FIFA punishment after Falkland Islands banner during England win celebrations | Football News

Argentina could face disciplinary action from FIFA after its players celebrated their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final win over England by displaying a banner supporting the country’s claim over the Falkland Islands.The defending champions staged a dramatic comeback in Atlanta, scoring twice late in the match to beat Thomas Tuchel’s England 2-1 and book a…

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Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappé: Argentina captain breaks World Cup record to seize Golden Boot lead | Football News

Argentina’s Lionel Messi gestures to the fans 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 has taken sole control of the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot after another decisive performance carried Argentina into a…

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Lionel Messi scripts World Cup history in England semi-final triumph with record no player has ever matched | Football News

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…

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Argentina vs England FIFA World Cup SF match result: Lionel Messi shines as Argentina pull off stunner against England in Atlanta to reach WC final | Football News

Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates after teammate Lautaro Martinez scored their side’s second goal during the World Cup semifinal match between England and Argentina in Atlanta. (AP/PTI) Lightning has struck twice for England. Just as they dared to dream of a first World Cup final on foreign soil, a masterclass in late-game execution by Lionel Messi…

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No rating-based spots! FIDE launches new qualification system for 2028 Candidates chess tournaments | Chess News

2026 Candidates women champion Vaishali with her mother (FIDE Photo) The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has approved a new qualification system for the 2028 FIDE Candidates Tournament and the 2028 FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament. These events decide who will challenge for the World Championship titles. The updated rules are designed to make qualification fairer by…

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‘It wasn’t racism’: Egypt boss finally breaks silence on viral ‘X’ gesture and claims Messi was left in tears | Football News

Egypt boss Hossam Hassan explains his viral ‘X’ gesture, denies racism allegations and makes a surprise claim about Lionel Messi’s emotional reaction/ Image: AP Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has spoken out after his controversial “X” gesture during his side’s dramatic 3-2 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 defeat to Argentina sparked widespread debate. The…

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‘Better to be a has-been than a never-been’: Ben Stokes fires back at Ian Botham | Cricket News

Ben Stokes has responded to criticism from England great Ian Botham with a tongue-in-cheek social media post after announcing his retirement from international cricket.Stokes, who retired from international cricket during the Trent Bridge Test against New Zealand last month, was the subject of a light-hearted remark from Botham on the Test Match Special podcast. Reflecting…

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Argentina Vs England Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Finals: Lionel Messi’s Argentina take on England for place in World Cup final

Argentina Vs England Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Finals: England and Argentina renew one of international football’s most iconic rivalries when they face off in the FIFA World Cup semifinal in Atlanta on Wednesday. With Spain already through to the final, the winner will earn the chance to compete for the biggest prize…

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‘It’s about standing up to invaders’: Argentina Vice President sparks controversy, calls England ‘pirate usurpers’ ahead of FIFA World Cup clash | Football News

Argentina vice president Victoria Villarruel stirred controversy ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against England by invoking the Falkland Islands dispute and describing the Three Lions as “pirate usurpers” in a post on X.“Tomorrow we play against the pirate usurpers. It’s not just another match. I’m not going to be politically correct or…

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