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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Michael owen | History Defined

Spain leave France at sixes and sevens as L’Équipe dish out the twos

In today’s Football Daily: Spain put the pain on France

The Guardian - UK

The ‘anti-football’ red card that explains why Lionel Messi has never faced England

In 205 Argentina caps, Messi has never played against England but will face the Three Lions in the World Cup semi-finals

The Independent UK

England vs. Argentina: Complete Head-to-Head Record Ahead of World Cup Clash

The two great rivals have not met in over 20 years.

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Will France’s showdown with Spain be the World Cup final in spirit?

In today’s Football Daily: France. Spain. And a proper humdinger

The Guardian - UK

England and Argentina’s epic rivalry is much deeper than just football

WORLD CUP 2026: The two nations clash in a mammoth World Cup semi-final, writes Miguel Delaney, that will be embroiled in emotion, history and so much more

The Independent UK

England vs Argentina weather forecast: Could storms delay World Cup semi-final?

Thundery showers are forecast in Atlanta - but this time there’s a key difference

Evening Standard

‘Knocking you out was a huge joy’: reliving the dramas of England v Argentina in 1998 and 2002

How Diego Simeone, Michael Owen and Glenn Hoddle remember the two classic World Cup matches between historical rivals

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Spain, France, Argentina and England beware: Demons haunt the World Cup semi-finals

The World Cup spotlight causes single games to live longer in the memory than any other. The remaining teams at this tournament face defining moments

The Guardian - US

Why Lionel Messi has never played against England before as World Cup semi-final showdown looms

The iconic Lionel Messi is set to play against England for the first time when Argentina take on the Three Lions in the World Cup semi-finals in Atalanta on Wednesday. Messi made his Argentina debut 21 years ago and has 205 caps for his country, but he has never faced…

The Independent UK

England vs Argentina greatest World Cup moments as semi-final looms

From Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ to David Beckham’s penalty redemption - this fixture has seen it all

Evening Standard

‘The sliding doors moments didn’t go for us in 2006. A different pass here, a better refereeing decision there…’ Joe Cole’s England 2006 World Cup regrets

Cole played in every game of England’s run to the quarter-finals in the 2006 World Cup

FourFourTwo

Plenty of players but no grassroots: can China ever grow into a footballing giant?

Some of its amateur matches pull in bigger crowds than European leagues but are more of a spectacle than a pathway to the professional game, say experts

The Guardian - AU

When can England play Lionel Messi and Argentina at the World Cup?

As the knockout phase begins, teams now know how their paths to the final look

FourFourTwo

England World Cup kits: Every tournament ranked and rated since 1950

England’s sole World Cup triumph came at Wembley in 1966, but when did their tournament look hit its peak?

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Lamine Yamal Enters Record Books Once More With Spain Exploits

The Spaniard marked his return to Spain’s team after injury in style.

Sports Illustrated

Can Golden Generation 2.0 Lead England to World Cup Glory?

The Three Lions’ latest group of young talent and veteran stars has fans asking if football really is coming home this summer. But history suggests it’s much more complicated.

FourFourTwo

The new Michael Owen? Australia starlet Nestory Irankunda announces himself in style with fabulous World Cup goal

The Watford winger, signed from Bayern Munich, produced a memorable moment for his country against Turkiye

FourFourTwo

‘We banged on the windows of the England bus after we beat them at France 98, but we were never disrespecting anyone’ Javier Zanetti on Argentina’s World Cup celebrations

Argentina knocked out their old rivals after an enthralling World Cup last-16 clash

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‘I liked him at the time, but now I'm not thinking that was not a good signing’ Michael Owen on the big-money signings that failed to deliver for Liverpool this season

Liverpool legend Owen believes his former club made mistakes in the transfer window last summer, and have paid the price with results

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‘There is only one obvious positive from this season’ Michael Owen on Liverpool’s sole silver lining from a disappointing campaign

Liverpool legend Michael Owen looks back on a season to forget for Arne Slot’s side

Sports Illustrated

Liverpool Player Ratings vs. Aston Villa: Doomsday Scenario Looms

Aston Villa’s second-half onslaught left Liverpool licking their wounds in a dismal Friday night showing.

FourFourTwo

‘I showed Michael Owen a photo that proved I never fouled him at the 2002 World Cup. He signed it and wrote, ‘You definitely touched me’ along with a smiley face’ Mauricio Pochettino relitigates fiery England vs Argentina clash

The Three Lions claimed a narrow win over Argentina in Japan 24 years ago

The Independent UK

Luke Littler joins forces with darts rival to buy a racehorse

Luke Littler has invested in a racehorse alongside one of his main rivals on the darts circuit

Sports Illustrated

How Rio Ngumoha Compares to Liverpool’s Best Ever Wonderkids

Rio Ngumoha has made an immediate impression on Liverpool supporters.

Sports Illustrated

The 11 Youngest Goalscorers in Premier League History

Experienced old heads are sometimes undone by a generation yet to finish their education.

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