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Why England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt. England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound of all.
'That's why he's the king' - Messi sets up third World Cup final. BBC Sport looks at Lionel Messi's masterclass on the right wing to knock England out of the World Cup.
Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi. Guillem Balague examines how the Argentina squad is built around Lionel Messi as they prepare to play against England in the World Cup semi-finals.
A team blowing away individuals - how silky Spain flattened France. Spain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup but will they go all the way and win it?
Why has the ball changed for World Cup semi-finals?. Why has Fifa changed the match ball after 100 games of the World Cup?
Why do Argentina sing about England and the Falklands?. While England see Argentina as football rivals, for Argentina the rivalry is much more than that.
The other Lionel: how Scaloni went from accidental manager to World Cup hero. After forming an almost paternal relationship with Lionel Messi and providing a rare sense of stability, Argentina’s unheralded saviour is on the verge of World Cup history On Lionel Messi’s ill-fated international debut in Budapest in 2005, when he was (very harshly) sent off 45 seconds after coming off the bench for swinging an arm at the Hungary defender Vilmos Vanczak, he received only two passes.
Lamine Yamal enjoys birthday with a kickabout and a show before France World Cup semi-final test. ‘What I want as a present is a win,’ says Spain’s young star Luis de la Fuente hopes best is still to come at World Cup Lamine Yamal’s 19th birthday started with a kickabout with his mates and took in a show.
How valuable are Engels, Maeda & McGregor to Celtic?. Martin O'Neill has spoken of his doubts over the futures at Celtic of Arne Engels, Daizen Maeda and Callum McGregor, but what would their departures mean for the Scottish champions?
Tactics, tiredness and Tuchel: How England lost th.... The agony is perpetual, and the torment terminal.
Argentina show why they're reigning World Cup cham.... Argentina flipped the script yet again with two late goals to stun England, sending them to the World Cup final with a chance to repeat as champions vs.
How Harry Kane became one of England's great capta.... Listen to Harry Kane's teammates, and they'll describe him as England's greatest ever player.
How Argentina coach Scaloni unlocked Messi's scori.... Lionel Messi went from six goals in four World Cups to 15 (and counting) in 2022 and 2026.
Inside Man United's summer rebuild, as Santos and .... Manchester United have had to adapt their summer transfer window plans, but the club continue to be active and more signings are expected.
NWSL Power Rankings: Gotham rocket up the order as.... Even without Sam Kerr, Gotham are showing the rest of the NWSL how potent their attack is, challenging Washington at the top of ESPN's Power Rankings.
Preparing for penalties: How goalkeepers get ready.... Since the shoot-out debuted at the 1982 World Cup, 39 knockout games have been decided from the penalty spot.
France counterattack, Argentina set pieces: How Wo.... We're down to the final four of the World Cup, with the four top-ranked teams set to square off.
Inside Spain's World Cup camp: Can good vibes coul.... As they prepare to face France's four musketeers, Spain have built their own powerful "all for one" mentality together in their World Cup summer camp.