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UK urges FIFA to probe Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup semifinal

British ministers urged FIFA to investigate Argentina after players displayed a banner reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' ('The Falklands are Argentinian') following Argentina's 2-1 semifinal win over England, arguing it violates FIFA rules banning political symbols; Downing Street backed the call, while FIFA had not commented; the incident sits within the long-running Falklands dispute dating back to 1982 and renewed tensions over a British warship near the islands.

via Al Jazeera|

#argentina #falklands #fifa

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Messi Sparks Late Surge as Argentina Edge England to Reach World Cup Final vs Spain

Argentina stunned England 2-1 in Atlanta to reach the World Cup final against Spain, with Enzo Fernandez equalising after a patient Messi run and Lautaro Martinez headed in the late winner from Messi’s cross; England’s back-five plan couldn’t withstand Argentina’s relentless pressure as Messi continued to influence games late in his career, delivering a dramatic comeback and a shot at a fourth world title amid raucous support.

via Al Jazeera|

#argentina #england #messi

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Tuchel’s tactical retreat sinks England in Argentina clash

A sharp critique arguing that England’s appointment of Thomas Tuchel promised knockout brilliance but backfired against Argentina. Tuchel deployed an Azteca-Plan–style defensive retreat, leaving England with almost no attacking threat as Argentina overran them; England’s possession collapsed to about 12% from Gordon’s opener to Enzo Fernández’s equaliser, and late goals by Fernández and Lautaro Martínez sealed a 2-1 semi-final defeat. The piece contends the self-inflicted approach shows England’s problems run deeper than luck and that the high-priced plan failed to translate into progress.

via The New York Times|

#argentina #england #sports

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Tuchel’s Tactics Fail to Fix England’s Fearful DNA at the World Cup

Tuchel’s tactical tweaks couldn’t fix England’s fear-driven play, as a late collapse against Argentina underlined a long-standing reluctance to keep possession and attack; the piece argues the root problem is psychological rather than purely tactical, and questions whether England can rewire its culture ahead of the 2028 home Euros.

via Sports Illustrated|

#argentina #england #football

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World Cup final halftime set for a tight 20-minute intermission with star-studded on-field show

FIFA aims to cap the World Cup final halftime at about 20 minutes to accommodate an on-field, star-studded show headlined by Coldplay’s Chris Martin with Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS, and Madonna; the performance is slated for 11 minutes, with the stage to be erected and disassembled quickly, a plan that follows last year’s 24-minute Club World Cup halftime; BBC will skip the halftime show in its coverage.

via Awful Announcing|

#fifa #halftime #onfieldstage

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Deschamps predicts a spectacular France–Spain semi in Dallas

France coach Didier Deschamps says the World Cup semi-final against Spain in Dallas will be 'spectacular' as his side chase a third consecutive final; Spain are perceived as favorites by Deschamps, though Luis de la Fuente downplays that label, and the winner would be only the third nation to reach three straight World Cup finals.

via BBC|

#deschamps #football #france

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Dutch referee Rob Dieperink dies aged 38 after World Cup withdrawal

Dutch referee Rob Dieperink, who was removed from FIFA's World Cup list following a UK police investigation, has died at 38; the sexual assault case against him was dropped for lack of evidence. Dieperink had officiated in the Eredivisie since 2017 and served as a VAR at Euro 2024. FIFA and the KNVB expressed condolences.

via BBC|

#dieperink #investigation #knvb

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Embolo Red Card From VAR Reversal Clouds Switzerland-Argentina Quarterfinal

In the World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina, Breel Embolo was sent off for simulation after a VAR review overturned Leandro Paredes’ challenge and booked Embolo for diving; because Embolo had already been booked earlier, the second yellow became a red, leaving Switzerland to finish the match with ten men.

via FOX Sports|

#argentina #embolo #soccer

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Pubs get extra hours to show full England-Norway World Cup quarter-final

The Home Office has blanket-extended licensing hours in England and Wales so venues can stay open long enough to broadcast the entire England-Norway World Cup quarter-final, even if kickoff is delayed by heat, and to keep serving for 30 minutes after the final whistle; no venue-by-venue approval is needed.

via BBC|

#england #licensing #pubs

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Haaland fuels Norway's historic World Cup run as England eye semi-finals

Norway, powered by Erling Haaland, reach their first World Cup quarter-final since 1998, setting up a high-profile showdown with England, who are tipped to reach the semi-finals. Norway’s boss Solbakken praises Kane and Haaland as England’s and his side’s main match-winners, stresses freshness for the clash, and notes England’s win over Mexico alongside Norway’s impressive ball retention against Brazil.

via BBC|

#england #haaland #kane

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Norway health cleared as heat and storms loom over England World Cup quarter-final

Norway's team doctor dismissed sickness-bug rumours and said the squad is fully fit ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against England in Miami, where scorching heat (about 35C) and a risk of isolated thunderstorms could impact the match.

via Goal.com|

#england #health #norway

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Referee Chief Defends Integrity After Argentina-Egypt Controversy

FIFA’s Pierluigi Collina defended World Cup officials amid the Argentina 3-2 Egypt round-of-16 clash, insisting their integrity and independence from FIFA cannot be questioned even as players and coaches protested. He clarified VAR guidelines, saying there is no fixed distance or time limit for reviews and that a foul is stepping on an opponent’s foot, while normal defender contact after the ball is not necessarily a foul. He pointed to the disallowed second Egypt goal and the late Alvarez-Smart sequence culminating in Enzo Fernandez’s winner as demonstrations of correct calls, while acknowledging some subjectivity in decisions. Argentina advances to face Switzerland, and the tournament continues to scrutinize officiating, with the quarterfinal crew for France-Morocco being entirely Argentine (though the VAR team comes from another country).

via USA Today|

#argentina #collina #refereeing

sports7 days ago•6 min saved

World Cup Round of 16 Shuffle Reorders the Power Rankings

Post‑Round of 16 power rankings place the United States 16th (eliminated amid controversy over Balogun’s suspension), Paraguay 15th, Canada 14th, Egypt 13th, Brazil 12th, Colombia 11th, Mexico 10th, and Portugal 9th, with notes on each showing US exit and a mix of gritty defenses, late upsets, and standout performances shaping the early knockout stage.

via Bleacher Report|

#football #portugal #power-rankings

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Power plays and a red card: how FIFA's governance risks breaking football

An opinion piece argues that Infantino’s regime over FIFA, amplified by Trump’s meddling in Balogun’s red card, threatens football’s integrity by mixing governance with showmanship; despite ethics complaints and calls for accountability, the World Cup endures as a global spectacle, while the episode tests Infantino’s grip on power ahead of next year’s FIFA election.

via The Guardian|

#balogun #fifa #infantino

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Belgium Dons Swagger, Mocks U.S. and Trump After World Cup Win

Belgium routed the United States 4-1 in the World Cup Round of 16 and then targeted the U.S. saga around Folarin Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted by FIFA amid Trump involvement. The Belgian team posted “Overturn this” and several players performed a “Trump dance” in celebration, with Nicolas Raskin noting a sense of injustice off the pitch and a vow to respond on the field.

via The Washington Post|

#belgium #donaldtrump #folarinbalogun