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Embolo sent off as result of mistaken identity rule
Switzerland's Breel Embolo becomes first player to be sent off as a result of a new law for mistaken identity at the World Cup.
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Alvarez's stunning strike gives Argentina lead against 10-man Switzerland
Argentina retake the lead in their quarter-final against Switzerland through a stunning strike from Julian Alvarez during extra-time in Kansas City.
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Alvarez scores extra-time stunner as Argentina set up blockbuster semi vs England
Julian Alvarez scored an extra-time stunner as Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 and set up a mouth-watering World Cup semi-final clash with England.
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Tuchel angry at 'lucky' and 'sloppy' England – can 'mentality' be enough?
England head coach Thomas Tuchel is praised by former England players for saying his players "got lucky" in World Cup quarter-final win over Norway – but match-winner Jud...
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Did ball hit spidercam before England goal? Snicko says not - Norway unsure
Norway's World Cup campaign ends in a quarter-final defeat by England, but they leave frustrated, arguing that Jude Bellingham's equaliser should not have counted.
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England 'got lucky' with disallowed goal
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney and Ellen White believe England "got lucky" after Torbjorn Heggem's second-half goal was ruled out for a foul on Elliott Anderson...
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Pick your England XI for World Cup semi-final
England are through to the World Cup semi-finals, but who would you pick in your starting XI?
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Did spider cam impact England's opener?
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney, Ellen White and Micah Richards look at whether the spider cam had an impact in Jude Bellingham's first goal for England against ...
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Bellingham scores extra-time winner as England reach semi-finals
Jude Bellingham scores twice, including an extra-time winner, as England come from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in Miami to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
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BBC to show England's World Cup semi-final
England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina or Switzerland will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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'Man of all the moments' - Bellingham gives England the lead
Jude Bellingham scores his second goal of the game to give England a 2-1 lead over Norway during extra time of their 2026 World Cup quarter-final in Miami.
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Was VAR right to overturn England penalty?
England have a penalty overturned following a VAR review after Djed Spence was judged to have initiated the contact with Norway's Oscar Bobb during the first half of extr...
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Tuchel NOT happy with England display but Bellingham responds: 'Whatever'
Thomas Tuchel admitted he was not happy with England's performance in their nervy World Cup quarter-final win over Norway - admitting the Three Lions were "sloppy, lucky"...
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'An absolute superstar' - Bellingham England's hero again
England have had heroes before - but Jude Bellingham is a special one.
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Argentina midfield great Rattin dies aged 89
Argentina great Antonio Rattin, whose sending-off at the 1966 World Cup led to the introduction of red and yellow cards, dies aged 89.
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Rate the players as England face Norway
Rate the Norway and England players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.
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Fifa official refuses to answer BBC's ban questions
The head of Fifa's disciplinary committee refuses to answer BBC questions about the decision-making process which led to England's Jarell Quansah being banned for two Wor...
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Jeremiah Robinson Earl is in advanced talks with Aris
The no32 of the 2021 NBA draft is about to cross the Atlantic.
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Spain beat Germany to win U19 Euros in Wrexham
Spain claim the Uefa Men's Under-19 Championship for the 10th time with a 2-0 victory over Germany at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground.
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Man Utd and Liverpool want Gomes - Sunday's gossip
Manchester United and Liverpool make Joao Gomes contact, Chelsea open talks over Jonathan Rowe, an MLS side are looking to sign Mohamed Salah, plus more.
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