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Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane have deservedly got the majority of acclaim for England's World Cup campaign so far‚ but the Argentine press have warned their squad of two other key players to watch out for. England and Argentina go head-to-head in the second semi-final on Wednesday in Atlanta (8pm‚ BST) with Spain awaiting the winner in Sunday's showpiece. Bellingham and Kane have spearheaded England so far with the pair having scored 12 of their 13 goals - including the former's brace in a 2-1 win after extra-time in the quarter-final against Norway on Saturday.
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The Manchester City forward was followed by his former footballer father throughout the World Cup‚ and Alf Inge‚ who played for the likes of Manchester City and Leeds in the Premier League during his career‚ made his thoughts known during and after the game. Haaland Sr took to X to congratulate 'Bellingham and the referee' and claimed Norway were 'robbed' by French referee Clement Turpin‚ who denied Norway a second goal after a VAR review in which Haaland Jr was adjudged to have fouled Elliot Anderson.
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Jurgen Klopp has reached an agreement in principle to succeed Julian Nagelsmann as the manager of the German national team. The former Liverpool boss‚ 59‚ is set to sign a four-year deal running through the 2028 European Championship and 2030 World Cup after agreeing terms with the DFB‚ Germany's football association. Following his exit from Anfield at the end of the 2023-24 season‚ Klopp enjoyed a short break from football before joining Red Bull as their Global Head of Soccer in January 2025‚ taking on a strategy and advisory role behind the scenes.
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This World Cup has already delivered its fair share of thrills‚ spills and strained relationships‚ with the latest flashpoint arriving during Spain's victory over Portugal as former Manchester City team-mates Rodri and Bernardo Silva became embroiled in a heated exchange. After Silva missed a late opportunity to level the scores‚ Rodri celebrated over his former City colleague as he lay stricken on the turf‚ prompting an angry reaction from the Portuguese midfielder. And that may not be the last friendship tested by World Cup football.
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The former England star‚ 34‚ has released a slew of videos promoting his all-natural diet including the steak‚ sardines‚ and boiled eggs on a plane. Townsend's aim is to stay healthy while staying in hotels throughout the tournament‚ while he is denied access to cooking facilities and faces the constant temptation of fast food. 'Never let your circumstances dictate your health‚' he says.
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Cusack did not want club to know about talks with former chaplain‚ inquest told
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Hundreds of mourners were in attendance as the funeral of Mark Hughes' son Alex took place in Prestbury following his sudden death last month. Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was among those in attendance‚ as well as Mike Phelan‚ Martin Edwards‚ Bryan Robson and Ryan Giggs. Hughes carried the coffin of his son into St Peter's Church with other members of the family‚ including Alex's brother Curtis and father-in-law David Pollock.
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Portugal star Ruben Dias was involved in an awkward live television interview just moments after his nation was eliminated from the FIFA World Cup. The Portugal and Manchester City defender fronted up for a chat in the minutes that followed the 1-0 last-16 exit at the hands of Spain and it became a far more tense chat than anticipated. Dias was in conversation with former Portugal international Ricardo Quaresma who‚ to put it bluntly‚ was in no mood for excuses served up by Dias.
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Former coach Mayoyo hails Broos despite SAFA uncertainty
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Stick to Football‚ brought to you by Sky Bet‚ former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland midfielder Keane believes Jude Bellingham and Kane have the quality to steer England past Mexico. However‚ he conceded that England would likely reach their ceiling in a potential quarter-final against Brazil‚ arguing that the South Americans are well-rounded enough that individual brilliance alone will not carry the Three Lions through.
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Former Germany captain Lothar Matthaus has claimed team disputes caused by players' wives and girlfriends contributed to their shock World Cup exit. Germany were beaten 4-3 on penalties by Paraguay in the last-32‚ after being held to a 1-1 draw in Boston. Matthaus‚ who captained Germany to World Cup glory in 1990‚ drew the comparison to his experience four years later in the United States.
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Controversy involving a former Barcelona player who will play for Real Madrid: “I'd rather go bald than get a tattoo of the Barça crest”
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The match in New Jersey ‚ which finished 2-0 thanks in large part to Jude Bellingham's goal and assist for Harry Kane in an improved second half‚ was painfully familiar for England so far at this tournament. Boss Thomas Tuchel cut an angry figure on the sidelines‚ barking orders at Kane just three minutes in‚ and honing in on Rashford and Saka during the first hydration break. For former England striker Shearer there was plenty that was going wrong in the opening 45 minutes but it was Rashford and Saka‚ two of the changes Tuchel made to the starting line-up after the 0-0 draw with Ghana‚ that were the focus of his attention.
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