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Leo Messi's heated clash with Junior Alonso: they had to be separated after Inter Miami vs Atlanta United
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.
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.
An Argentina fan is believed to have revealed how he snuck the infamous flag claiming his country's right to the Falkland Islands into the stadium to give to the players - who paraded it for all to see after defeating England 2-1 in Atlanta. FIFA could yet hand the players who unfurled the banner on Wednesday evening a sanction ahead of their World Cup final against Spain on Sunday. But as per reports from Argentina‚ it was a fan who brought the incendiary article into Atlanta Stadium after smuggling in a bedsheet emblazoned with the slogan.
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.
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.
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.
MIKE KEEGAN IN ATLANTA: Thomas Tuchel retains the backing of the Football Association despite England's desperately disappointing World Cup exit‚ Daily Mail Sport understands. The Three Lions boss has come in for heavy criticism after his side conceded twice late on to go out to old rivals 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 gleeful opponents‚ who progressed to the final thanks to goals from Enzo Fernandez and a stoppage-time winner from Lautaro Martinez.
Bellingham was at odds with Valentin Barco‚ who did not even play in the match‚ in the aftermath of England's late collapse and 2-1 defeat in Atlanta. It was clearly an emotional time for Bellingham‚ who has been one of the best players of the World Cup with six goals‚ and stood alone after the final whistle.
Fights broke out outside the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta‚ Georgia after the final whistle confirmed the Three Lions' 2-1 defeat to Lionel Messi's side. Police made multiple arrests as they stepped in to calm the situation‚ with pictures showing several England fans being detained by armed cops.
Anthony Gordon had just given England the lead in Atlanta in the second-half of a tense match against the defending champions when winger Giuliano Simeone found himself running at goal down the right wing. It looked for all the world that Simeone‚ son of former England nemesis Diego‚ would equalise‚ but Spence sprung from nowhere to intervene. The full back‚ who has become a player synonymous with England's World Cup run‚ ran in from left back and put in an impressive tackle to deny Simeone a shot at goal and save his side.
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.
Thomas Tuchel says he can lead England to World Cup glory despite his 'mediocre' playing career‚ as he declared: 'You don't have to be a horse to be a good jockey.' The Three Lions take on holders Argentina in tonight's semi-final here in Atlanta‚ with much of the build-up centred on Jude Bellingham's reaction to Tuchel's comments after Saturday's 2-1 victory over Norway. The head coach was highly critical of his team's technical performance in Miami but praised their mentality in finding a way to win.
FIFA have announced the referee for England's World Cup semi-final showdown with Argentina - and it's an official that the holders' talisman Lionel Messi is familiar with. Ismail Elfath will be the man in the middle - in what will be the most high-profile occasion of his career as a referee - at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday as England bid to reach their first World Cup final since 1966‚ while Argentina look to reach back-to-back showpieces. The Moroccan-born American‚ who will be assisted by compatriots Corey Parker and Kyle Atkins‚ will take charge of his fourth game at this year's World Cup - and his first refereeing either England or Argentina this summer. The fourth official will be Italian Maurizio Mariani.
The Three Lions will face Argentina for the first time in 21 years when the two teams line up in Atlanta for a place in Sunday's final against either Spain or France. It will mark the second time in three World Cups that England have reached the semi-final stage and‚ after Saturday evening's scalp of Norway‚ Thomas Tuchel's men have been backed to knockout the reigning champions by a host of ex-players.
On one side of the draw‚ France and Spain‚ the stylists and the matadors‚ most people's pick for the best two teams of the tournament so far. In the other semi-final‚ two more sides who many see as mirrors of each other‚ two sides whose progress to the last four has been more about struggle than style. Thomas Tuchel talked candidly about England's search for their best form after the gritty victory over Norway in Miami on Saturday and‚ beyond all the freighted emotional and political baggage that will come with their clash in Atlanta on Wednesday‚ Argentina are enduring similar labours. They are led by the ageless wonder that is Lionel Messi‚ the joint top scorer in the tournament and the leading scorer in World Cup history‚ and that always has to be the starting point of any analysis of England's opponents.
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has hit out at those questioning the integrity of the World Cup officials‚ insisting that they cannot be influenced by anyone. The standard of officiating has come under focus at times during this World Cup and that was intensified following Tuesday's gripping last-16 tie between Argentina and Egypt. Reigning champions Argentina battled back from 2-0 after 78 minutes to win 3-2 in Atlanta‚ with Egypt manager Hossam Hassan later accusing FIFA of rigging the World Cup in favour of Argentina's talisman Lionel Messi.
Argentina players were heard singing a chant referencing the Falkland Islands in their dressing room after their stunning comeback win over Egypt‚ with their supporters already embracing the prospect of facing England in a World Cup semi-final. The reigning world champions had trailed Egypt 2-0 heading into the closing stages of their last-16 tie in Atlanta. A 79th minute goal from Cristian Romero sparked an Argentina fightback‚ with captain Lionel Messi scoring the equaliser just four minutes later.
Egypt manager Hossam Hassan has furiously accused FIFA of rigging the World Cup after a string of controversial refereeing decisions went against his side during Argentina's dramatic late comeback in Atlanta on Tuesday. Argentina‚ who were 2-0 down with 12 minutes to play plus stoppage time‚ looked destined to exit the tournament before late goals from Cristian Romero‚ Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez resulted in a remarkable 3-2 comeback victory. As Fernandez's game-winning header rippled the net in the 93rd minute‚ chaos broke out on the touchline as Egypt's furious staff remonstrated with referee Francois Letexier‚ leading to goalkeeper coach Saafan El-Sagheer being shown a red card and manager Hassan being dragged away from a confrontation with the official.
England fans are making a lot of noise in Atlanta as the excitement builds ahead of Wednesday's World Cup last-32 clash with DR Congo. The Three Lions face their African opponents at Atlanta Stadium (5pm kick-off‚ BST) with a place against co-hosts Mexico in the last 16 awaiting the winner. Ahead of kick-off‚ England supporters have had a lot to celebrate in recent days with rivals Germany and Scotland both being dumped out of the tournament.
Marcus Rashford could face off against one of his childhood friends when England meet DR Congo in the last-32 of the World Cup on Wednesday. Rashford will be looking to start for Thomas Tuchel's side in Atlanta‚ while Axel Tuanzebe will line up in the DR Congo defence. The pair‚ both 28‚ have been friends since attending Ashton on Mersey School in Sale.
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