England was close to reaching their first World Cup final in 60 years after scoring against Argentina. However, coach Thomas Tuchel’s defensive choices allowed Argentina to come back and win, leading to criticism of Tuchel. England will play France in the third-place match.
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England led Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup semifinal after a goal by Anthony Gordon.
Thomas Tuchel, England’s coach, focused on defense late in the game to protect the lead.
Argentina increased their attacks and tied the game with a long shot by Enzo Fernandez.
Lionel Messi assisted again to help Argentina win and reach the World Cup final.
Tuchel received much of the blame for England losing their lead and the match.
England’s next game is against France for third place in the World Cup.
A win against France would be England’s best World Cup finish since 1966.
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England led 1-0 against Argentina in the World Cup semifinals but lost 2-1 after Argentina scored twice late in the game. England’s coach Thomas Tuchel made defensive changes to protect the lead, but Argentina’s Lionel Messi helped set up both goals that sent Argentina to the final against Spain.
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England scored first in the 55th minute with a goal by Anthony Gordon.
Coach Thomas Tuchel changed England’s lineup to a more defensive formation to hold the lead.
Argentina scored twice late: Enzo Fernandez in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez in injury time.
Lionel Messi assisted on both goals for Argentina.
England’s strategy was to defend closely near their goal, but Argentina kept attacking successfully.
England’s loss ends their chance to reach the World Cup final for the first time since 1966.
Tuchel accepted responsibility for the loss and said defensive changes were meant to block Argentina’s crosses and headers.
Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final.
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England lost to Argentina in a dramatic World Cup semifinal match on July 15, ending their chance to reach the final. Jude Bellingham, a key England player, appeared deeply upset after Argentina scored two late goals to win the game.
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England beat Norway on July 11 to reach the World Cup semifinal.
Jude Bellingham scored two goals against Norway in that match.
England led 1-0 against Argentina after a goal by Anthony Gordon.
Argentina equalized in the 85th minute through Enzo Fernandez.
Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
Argentina has won several tight knockout games with late goals in this World Cup.
England will play France for third place on July 18.
Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final on July 19, aiming to win consecutive titles.
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NBA player Jonas Valanciunas signed a two-year contract with the Lithuanian basketball team Zalgiris Kaunas. After being waived by the Denver Nuggets, Valanciunas chose to return to his home country and continue his career in Europe.
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Jonas Valanciunas is a 14-year NBA veteran and free agent.
He signed a two-year deal with Zalgiris Kaunas, a Lithuanian EuroLeague team.
The Denver Nuggets waived him, saving $8 million for the 2026-27 NBA season.
Valanciunas played 65 games last season as a backup center, averaging 8.7 points and 5.1 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per game.
He reportedly had interest from other NBA teams but chose to play in Lithuania.
Valanciunas is expected to earn about $5.5 million over two seasons with Zalgiris Kaunas.
He played for two Lithuanian clubs before joining the NBA in 2011.
Valanciunas was drafted 5th overall by the Toronto Raptors in 2011 and has played for several NBA teams including the Grizzlies, Pelicans, Kings, and Nuggets.
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DeMar DeRozan, recently waived by the Sacramento Kings, is open to rejoining the Toronto Raptors if the situation works out. The Raptors and DeRozan are both interested in a reunion, but there are challenges such as his likely role coming off the bench and salary limitations.
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DeMar DeRozan was waived by the Sacramento Kings on July 6 after two seasons.
He is 36 years old, a six-time All-Star, and ranks 16th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
DeRozan has never won an NBA championship.
The Toronto Raptors are considering bringing DeRozan back, which would reunite him with Kawhi Leonard, who originally replaced him in a trade.
DeRozan spent nine seasons with the Raptors and is still popular with the team’s fans.
If he returns, he would likely come off the bench, as the Raptors have several starters locked in.
He has never played as a substitute before and usually plays over 30 minutes per game.
The Raptors can only offer a minimum veteran salary, which may or may not meet DeRozan’s expectations.
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Lionel Messi helped Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final, setting up both goals and playing a key role in the win. Argentina will face Spain in the final in New Jersey, with Messi continuing to show his skill at age 39.
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Argentina won 2-1 against England in the World Cup semi-final.
Lionel Messi assisted both goals for Argentina.
Messi completed nine dribbles in the match, more than the entire England team combined.
He created four scoring chances and made nine crosses during the game.
Argentina had 88% ball possession in the last 37 minutes after England took the lead.
Messi became the all-time top scorer at World Cups with 21 goals.
Argentina will play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday in New Jersey.
Messi is 39 years old and is still performing at a top level in international football.
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Micah Richards, a former England football player and BBC commentator, paid tribute to his father Lincoln who died unexpectedly just before Richards went on air for England's World Cup semi-final match against Argentina. Richards shared memories of his father's support throughout his career and expressed how his father would have wanted the match coverage to continue despite the loss.
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Micah Richards was a BBC football expert during the England vs Argentina World Cup semi-final.
Richards learned his father Lincoln had died shortly before going on air.
Lincoln Richards was very supportive, attending nearly all his son's football games.
Micah Richards played professionally for Manchester City, Aston Villa, and Fiorentina.
He earned 13 appearances (caps) for the England national team.
Richards described his father as his greatest fan and inspiration.
He shared the tribute on Instagram to honor his father’s memory.
Richards said his father, a proud Yorkshireman, would have wanted the broadcast to continue.
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After Argentina’s 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semifinal, some Argentine players showed a banner saying “The Falklands are Argentinian,” which breaks FIFA rules against political messages in stadiums. The Falklands Islands are disputed between Argentina and Britain, leading to a war in 1982, but most island residents want to stay British.
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Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal.
Argentine players Lisandro Martinez and Giovani Lo Celso displayed a banner stating “Las Malvinas Son Argentinas” inside the stadium.
FIFA rules forbid political, offensive, or discriminatory slogans or signs in stadiums.
The Falklands Islands (called Malvinas by Argentina) are claimed by both Argentina and Britain.
A war was fought over the islands in 1982, with deaths on both sides; Britain won the conflict.
Most people living on the islands want to remain part of Britain.
Argentina says it inherited the islands from Spain but Britain took control in 1833.
FIFA has not yet responded publicly about the banner incident.
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Argentina won a soccer match against England to move on to the final game of the FIFA World Cup. A soccer expert, Kacey White, talked about Argentina’s win and what might happen in the final match.
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Argentina played against England in the FIFA World Cup semifinal.
Argentina won the match in the last minutes of play.
This victory allowed Argentina to reach the final round of the tournament.
Kacey White, a Major League Soccer analyst, discussed the game on the show "The Takeout."
The analysis covered Argentina’s performance and the upcoming final match.
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The WNBA has said that NBA commissioner Adam Silver did not intervene in the suspension of Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas after an incident with Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark. This denies reports that Silver pressured WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to discipline Thomas.
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Alyssa Thomas was involved in an on-court incident where she hit Caitlin Clark in the throat.
The Sports Business Journal reported that Adam Silver influenced the WNBA to suspend Thomas.
The WNBA denied this report and said Silver did not push for any disciplinary action.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert had not planned to suspend Thomas initially.
The NBA owns 42% of the WNBA, giving it some influence over decisions.
The incident caused a strong reaction from fans demanding punishment for Thomas.
Thomas was suspended for one game and given a Flagrant 2 foul, which includes a $1,000 fine.
It is unclear who is correct between the conflicting reports from the SBJ and the WNBA.
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Argentina won the World Cup semi-final against England with a late comeback in Atlanta. After the game, Argentine players showed a banner claiming the Falkland Islands belong to Argentina, a message that may lead to a fine from FIFA for political controversy.
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Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final.
The Argentine players displayed a banner saying “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (“The Falklands are Argentine”) after the match.
The Falkland Islands are a British Overseas Territory claimed by Argentina, which led to a war between the two countries in 1982.
The conflict caused many deaths on both sides and remains a sensitive issue.
FIFA previously fined Argentina £20,000 in 2014 for a similar banner before a friendly match.
Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni said football and politics should not be mixed during the match.
Argentina’s vice-president linked the message to national pride and famous Argentine players Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.
The semi-final match had heightened security due to the historic tensions between the countries.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins lost Anthony Mantha, their top goal scorer, who signed a two-year contract with the New Jersey Devils. Mantha scored 33 goals last season and will now play for a division rival, creating a gap in the Penguins' offense.
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Anthony Mantha scored 33 goals and 64 points last season with the Penguins.
He signed a two-year deal with the New Jersey Devils.
The Penguins finished second in the Metropolitan Division with 98 points last season.
The Devils finished seventh in the same division with 87 points.
Mantha has scored 179 goals and 367 points over 13 NHL seasons.
Mantha will likely play on the Devils' second line alongside Jesper Bratt and Jack Hughes.
The Devils now have five players who scored 30 or more goals last season.
The Penguins must fill the gap left in their top six players’ offense after Mantha’s departure.
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England's football manager, Thomas Tuchel, said his team became too passive after scoring first in their World Cup semi-final match against Argentina. England lost the game 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium.
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The match was a World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina.
England scored the first goal in the game.
Argentina came back to win 2-1.
The match took place at Atlanta Stadium.
England’s manager, Thomas Tuchel, said the team "got too passive" after taking the lead.
The article was published 46 minutes ago.
The content was restricted to certain locations and not fully available everywhere.
The article is related to football and the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal with two goals scored in the last seven minutes. Lionel Messi helped by assisting both goals, including the winning goal near the end of the game.
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Argentina played England in the World Cup semifinal.
Argentina scored two late goals to take the lead.
The final score was 2-1 in favor of Argentina.
Lionel Messi assisted both goals for Argentina.
The winning goal came in the closing minutes of the match.
This match was part of a long-standing soccer rivalry.
The game took place on a Wednesday.
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Prince William expressed sadness over England's 2-1 loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final and encouraged the team to stay proud. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also shared his disappointment but praised the players' effort and passion during the tournament.
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England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final.
Argentina scored two late goals to win the match.
England's Anthony Gordon scored in the 55th minute.
Prince William said he was "gutted" and urged the team to "hold their heads high."
The statement from Prince William was signed "W," showing it came directly from him.
Sir Keir Starmer said he was also "gutted" but proud of the team's energy and passion.
Prince William is a known football fan and supports Aston Villa FC.
Sir Keir referenced the match and the team's efforts in his final speech as prime minister.
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Argentina scored two late goals to win 2-1 against England in the World Cup semi-final. This victory ended England's chance to reach the final of the tournament.
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Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final.
Argentina came from behind, scoring two goals late in the game.
England was coached by Thomas Tuchel.
The match took place in Atlanta.
Argentina’s win means they move on to the World Cup final.
England’s hopes of winning the World Cup ended with this loss.
The article's full match report is only available to users in the UK.
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Argentina won their World Cup semi-final match against England by scoring two late goals to come from behind. After the game, Argentine players displayed a banner saying “Las Malvinas son Argentinas,” referring to the Falkland Islands dispute between Argentina and Britain.
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Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final after being behind 1-0.
The Argentine players showed a banner stating “Las Malvinas son Argentinas,” which means “The Malvinas (Falklands) are Argentinian.”
The Falklands/Malvinas Islands are a disputed territory that caused a war between Argentina and Britain in 1982.
More than 900 people died in the 74-day Falklands conflict.
The banner’s origin is unclear, and FIFA rules ban political messages inside stadiums.
Argentina’s security minister said stricter controls would be in place for the upcoming final to prevent provocative messages.
Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final in New Jersey.
Some Argentine players have previously chanted in support of the Malvinas cause during World Cup games.
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Argentina won 2-1 against England in the World Cup semi-final held in Atlanta. Fans in Argentina and the US celebrated the victory, looking forward to the final match against Spain on July 19.
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Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final.
The match took place in Atlanta.
Argentina are the current World Cup champions.
Fans celebrated the win both in Argentina and in the United States.
Argentina will play against Spain in the World Cup final on July 19.
The celebrations included dancing and street gatherings.
The victory secured Argentina’s place in the World Cup final.
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Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal with late goals by Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez. Argentina will face Spain in the final, while England will play France for third place.
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England led 1-0 after Anthony Gordon scored in the 55th minute.
Argentina equalized in the 85th minute through Enzo Fernandez, assisted by Lionel Messi.
Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal in stoppage time (92nd minute).
The match was held in Atlanta in front of 68,239 fans.
Argentina are the current World Cup champions, aiming to win back-to-back titles.
Lionel Messi will appear in his third World Cup final, joining Brazilian great Cafu.
Spain, the European champions, will face Argentina in the 2026 final in New Jersey.
England will compete against France in the third-place playoff in Miami.
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