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United's Premier League season got off to a nightmare start as goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy - both stemming from set-pieces - put them to the sword in Yorkshire. Carrick was interviewed afterwards by Viaplay broadcaster Jan Age Fjortoft‚ the Norwegian who played for Swindon‚ Middlesbrough ‚ Sheffield United‚ and Barnsley in the 1990s.
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Alan Shearer has taken aim at Manchester United following their 'dreadful' performance at Hull City ‚ with the Match of the Day pundit accusing Michael Carrick's side of lacking fitness. The Red Devils wilted at newly-promoted Hull on Saturday‚ with goals from Semi Ajeyi and Nobel Mendy handing the newcomers a 2-0 victory. The manner of United's defeat has caused alarm among supporters and pundits‚ with Shearer offering a withering verdict on the BBC's flagship football show on Saturday night.
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NATHAN SALT AT THE MKM STADIUM: Manchester United's new season optimism was extinguished across a bruising 90 minutes in which newly-promoted Hull City ran out deserved 2-0 winners. Hull City have been widely predicted to go straight back down to the Championship‚ but they did a job on Michael Carrick's United side here‚ who never looked at it from the first minute. Goals from centre backs Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy separated the sides but by the final whistle there was no dispute on who the better team was.
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Anthony Gordon was lauded as the 'best player on the pitch' as the England winger made his first appearance for Barcelona since completing a £70m transfer. Barcelona had moved quickly at the end of last season to sign Gordon from Newcastle‚ with the surprise move completed at the end of May ahead of the World Cup. The Spanish giants have been forced to wait to see Gordon feature following England's run to the World Cup semi-finals‚ with his post-tournament break leading to the 25-year-old starting his pre-season late.
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After a gruelling season‚ both mentally and physically‚ followed by an intense run to the semi-finals of the World Cup‚ Arsenal star Declan Rice has been making the most of every moment of his downtime. Rice racked up an impressive 69 appearances for club and country last season‚ helping Arsenal secure their first Premier League title in 22 years and reach their first Champions League final in two decades‚ where they were beaten by Paris Saint-Germain on penalties. He also played a crucial role in England's third-place finish at the World Cup under Thomas Tuchel‚ despite being hampered by injury and illness throughout the tournament.
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Three meetings in a week and a harsh away trip: Guide to the thrilling MTN8 semi-finals
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Lionel Messi and Casemiro put years of rivalry behind them with a gesture that surprised everyone
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The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has announced July 15 will be 'National Football Teams Day' to mark Argentina's semi-final victory over England during this summer's World Cup on that date. Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 late on in Atlanta‚ with Lionel Messi recording two assists as Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored in the 85th and 92nd minute to book their second consecutive World Cup final. It was regarded as a historic moment for the country‚ who celebrated the triumph as a political one‚ too‚ a chance to assert their claim over the Falkland Islands (Las Malvinas)‚ which Britain has ruled since January 1833. Players celebrated with a banner that read 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas'‚ which translates to 'The Falkland Islands are Argentinian'‚ after the final whistle.
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The Blues' latest acquisition is set to be given a hostile welcome to the Premier League by the vast majority of fans as a result of his behaviour in the semi-final.
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Casemiro endured an Inter Miami home debut to forget as he scored an own goal during their 2-2 MLS draw with Columbus Crew on Saturday. The 34-year-old joined the American outfit on a free transfer after leaving Manchester United - where he earned £375‚000-per-week - at the end of the 2025-26 Premier League campaign. He made his debut on July 26 - playing the full duration in a 1-0 win at Montreal.
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Moore. Charlton. Greaves. Banks. Hurst. Their names are eternally sketched into footballing folklore for their 1966 World Cup heroics. Playing as first-time hosts‚ England topped the group comfortably. They squeezed past Argentina in the quarters before outplaying Eusebio's Portugal in the semis. And then THAT extra-time miracle in the final to dismantle arch-rivals Germany. Hat-trick hero Hurst‚ one of three survivors from the 22-man squad‚ sparked wild celebrations as the Jules Rimet Trophy was clinched on Wembley's hallowed turf.
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FIFA have launched disciplinary action against the Argentine FA over the Falklands banner displayed by players after the England match‚ alongside a number of other alleged breaches including discrimination‚ racist abuse and objects being thrown by supporters. A number of Argentina's jubilant squad‚ including two that ply their trade in England‚ lifted a controversial banner touting their country's claim to the Falkland Islands after their World Cup semi-final win over England. It triggered a fierce backlash in the UK‚ with former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer supporting calls for FIFA to open an investigation made by Business Secretary Peter Kyle at the time.
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Zinedine Zidane has been announced as France's new manager‚ with the long-expected announcement having finally been delivered. The 54-year-old has signed a four-year-deal with Les Bleus as he succeeds his former Juventus and France team-mate Didier Deschamps. Deschamps left his role as France manager at the end of the World Cup‚ with his side losing 2-0 to eventual champions Spain in the semi-finals. They finished fourth after a 6-4 defeat by England in the third-place play-off.
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He has posted a lengthy statement saying France fans probably deserved a 'better ending' than the 2-0 defeat by Spain in the semi-finals and the 6-4 lashing by England in the third-pace game. Mbappe‚ 27‚ won the Golden Boot with 10 goals and is now the most prolific man in World Cup history with 22.
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Casemiro's Inter Miami debut marred by serious injury as ex-Man United star's 'investigation' continues
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Former Manchester United midfielder Casemiro's move to Inter Miami is under investigation by Major League Soccer over allegations of tampering by Sir David Beckham's club. Miami announced Casemiro's signing on Wednesday in a deal to run until the end of next season with the option to extend it until 2029. However‚ almost immediately MLS revealed that they are looking into an allegation relating to how Miami acquired the discovery rights from LA Galaxy to sign the 34-year-old Brazil international. The discovery list gives MLS clubs first refusal over prospective signings and prevents them from competing against one another for a player. The Galaxy had the discovery rights to Casemiro but Miami said they acquired them in an agreement believed to be worth around £750‚000.
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It was 42 minutes that brought shame on Argentina's national team on Sunday night. Not content to go gracefully into the night after Spain's deserved triumph in the World Cup final‚ Lionel Scaloni's players threw punches and grabbed opposition players by the throat in ugly post-match scenes on the pitch. The disgraceful melee came just days after Argentina stars had held up a banner that read 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' - which translates as 'The Falkland Islands are Argentine' - after their semi-final victory over England. FIFA have opened an investigation into the shocking scenes at the final that could lead to Argentina's guilty stars being banned. Here is how it all unfolded...
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Spain lifted the World Cup in dramatic fashion in New Jersey on Sunday night to bring the curtain down on a memorable tournament. Over 104 games across 16 host cities in five-and-a-half weeks‚ we've seen the likes of Cape Verde and Norway capture the hearts of the footballing public. There was also another heartbreaking semi-final exit for England at the hands of Argentina‚ while fellow heavyweights Germany‚ the Netherlands and Brazil will rue disappointing campaigns. So‚ in light of the World Cup coming to a close‚ our Daily Mail Sport experts have reflected on their highlights - and lowlights - from the tournament.
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After all the drama of the two semi-finals‚ the showpiece game of the 2026 World Cup couldn't live up to the hype but at least it had the right winner.
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CRAIG HOPE IN MIAMI: There is no doubting Thomas. At least‚ that is‚ if you are Thomas. For Tuchel‚ this absurdly bi-polar victory will be vindication‚ silencing the boos that tarnished his name before kick-off and the chorus of criticism that has followed him since Wednesday's semi-final defeat by Argentina. He has delivered England's best World Cup finish since 1966. Not quite the second star he promised‚ but a first bronze medal. With the German‚ it will always be his way or the freeway. But for those who have formed that mass choir of inspection in recent days‚ they too will see this as justification. Look what happens when you attack a lead rather than defend it‚ Thomas? For them‚ there will be regret. There will be anger‚ even‚ at a 6-4 win over the tournament favourites. They will also point to England's second-half collapse as evidence of tactical cowardice and an inevitable retreat. That is what this flash referendum on the country's head coach has caused amid the fallout of Argentina.
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Alan Shearer has branded FIFA's third-place play-off 'meaningless' ahead of England's meeting with France this evening. England's defeat by Argentina in Wednesday's semi-final ended their hopes of reaching Sunday's World Cup final against Spain in New Jersey. Instead‚ the Three Lions will travel to Miami to face France‚ who lost 2-0 to Spain on Tuesday‚ as the beaten semi-finalists conclude their campaigns in underwhelming fashion.
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Trump has taken centre stage on more than one occasion this World Cup‚ none more famously than when he intervened to have Folarin Balogun's red card suspended via a chat with FIFA president Gianni Infantino. He had also spoken about playing a round of golf with England captain Harry Kane‚ and went on to analyse the forward's positioning against Argentina in the Three Lions' semi-final defeat.
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The former England captain has been a near-ever-present at the tournament in North America‚ and made headlines as he cheered on his country's win over Norway with wife Victoria. Then‚ when England lost to Argentina in the semi-finals on Wednesday‚ Becks was consoled by son Cruz‚ 21‚ as he sat in the stands in Atlanta with his head in his hands. It would have been easy to pick England to take the trophy had they reached the final‚ but Beckham instead had to pick between European champions Spain and his old enemy.
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Anthony Gordon has not minced his words when reliving the European Championship in 2024‚ calling the whole tournament a waste of a summer. One minute was the sum total of Gordon's involvement as England won only two of their seven matches in normal time amid heavy debate around problems on the left wing. Different this time‚ with Gordon having performed well in the knockout stages and scoring the opener against Argentina in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final. He's consigned 2024 to history and soon embarks on a new chapter in Barcelona.
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Graeme Souness has insisted Kobbie Mainoo 'doesn't know his position' as he outlined why he believes Thomas Tuchel refused to turn to the Man United midfielder during England's World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina. Tuchel has faced significant criticism over his defensive substitutions in England's 2-1 defeat by Argentina in Atlanta. England had taken the lead via Anthony Gordon but succumbed after a series of game-changing defensive substitutions saw the initiative handed over to their opponents‚ who progressed to the final thanks to goals from Enzo Fernandez and a stoppage-time winner from Lautaro Martinez.
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Graeme Souness did not hold back in criticising Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson in the hours that followed England's heartbreaking World Cup defeat to Argentina on Wednesday. Both midfielders played key roles throughout the Three Lions' travails Stateside‚ starting every match together under Thomas Tuchel to reach the semi-final.
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Jude Bellingham has broken his silence after England's heartbreaking World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina in poignant fashion‚ with the midfield star sharing a touching poem titled 'The Lions Way'. The Real Madrid man was one of England's standouts Stateside and he took defeat in the semi-finals in Atlanta every bit as hard as his team-mates‚ with Bellingham captured in tears surrounded by friends and family in the stands after the final whistle. Bellingham admitted in the social media post that putting his feelings into words had been a challenge‚ but used the poem shared with the group by their driver in Kansas City to express himself.
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Fernandez has risked further upsetting England fans after appearing to troll the Three Lions following Argentina's victory in the semi-finals of the World Cup.
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Neville had described Martinez and Romero as the 'best‚ worst centre-back pairing in the world' ahead of Argentina's 2-1 win over England in the semi-finals of the World Cup. The former Man United defender's comments sparked a response from Romero after their victory as he claimed the remarks had lit a 'fire' in the Argentine duo.
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Jude Bellingham became embroiled in a feisty row with Argentina's Valentin Barco following the final whistle of England's World Cup semi-final‚ but the tensions that eventually boiled over appeared to have been building long before the referee blew for full-time. Bellingham‚ who appeared to slap the back of Barco's head after the match‚ seemed to have been irritated by the Argentina substitute's actions following Enzo Fernandez's dramatic 85th-minute equaliser. After Fernandez found the net‚ Barco sprinted onto the pitch to celebrate. Rather than heading directly towards the corner flag to join the goalscorer and his Argentina team-mates‚ the Strasbourg defender charged through a group of dejected England players.
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JAMES SHARPE: The internet never forgets. Barely had the final whistle blown in Atlanta than an old interview with Thomas Tuchel quickly founds its way to the surface once again. 'They were more afraid to drop out of the tournament than having the excitement and hunger to win it‚' lamented new England boss Tuchel when asked to reflect on what had gone wrong at the Euros 2024 under his predecessor Gareth Southgate . Too right‚ Thomas. Finally‚ an England manager who would 'take the handbrake off' and thrill our way to glory. About bloody time. Well‚ there was little excitement or hunger to win as Argentina bombarded England's penalty area for the final half an hour of a World Cup semi-final. Just‚ in fact‚ fear. As Baddiel and Skinner once said‚ everyone has seen it all before.
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Tuchel was hired to win semi-finals - not to produce a tactical disaster when it mattered most
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Micah Richards has revealed he was told of the death of his father‚ Lincoln‚ moments before going on air for the BBC's coverage of England's World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina. Richards‚ 38‚ wrote an emotional post on Instagram shortly after the BBC went off air. 'Not long before going on air today‚ I received the awful news that my father Lincoln had passed away‚' he wrote. 'His death was unexpected‚ and he has left us all too soon.
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Argentinian players unfurled a banner reading 'The Falklands are Argentinian' after they knocked England out of the World Cup 2-1 in a nail-biting semi final clash. Lisandro Martinez and Giovani Lo Celso celebrated on the pitch with the sign after the final whistle blew - before they were joined by their fellow teammates. The significance of tonight's match had been feverishly talked up - with it marking the culmination of bitter sporting rivalry and a decades-long political row over the archipelago in the south Atlantic.
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Lionel Messi leads Argentina's unbelievable late comeback as England collapse in World Cup semifinal