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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 · Jul 13

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 · Jul 12

‘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 · Jul 11

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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 · Jul 7

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 · Jun 29

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?

The Independent UK · Jun 23

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 · Jun 21

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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.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 17

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 · Jun 14

‘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

FourFourTwo · May 23

‘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

FourFourTwo · May 22

‘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

FourFourTwo · May 22

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.

Sports Illustrated · May 15

‘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

FourFourTwo · May 4

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The Independent UK · Apr 23

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 · Apr 14

How Rio Ngumoha Compares to Liverpool’s Best Ever Wonderkids

Rio Ngumoha has made an immediate impression on Liverpool supporters.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 15

The 11 Youngest Goalscorers in Premier League History

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

Evening Standard · Jan 7

Manchester United star 'one of the happiest people around' after Ruben Amorim sacking

Young midfielder was made an outcast under sacked head coach

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The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025

Georginio Rutter nets late leveller as Brighton rescue point against West Ham

Brighton 1-1 West Ham: England World Cup hopeful Jarrod Bowen scored an incredible goal with what was essentially a tackle before Rutter’s equaliser

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025

Surely you bite your lip – Michael Owen criticises Mohamed Salah outburst

Salah claimed he had been ‘thrown under the bus’ in an explosive interview after Liverpool’s draw with Leeds.

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025

Michael Owen blasts Mohamed Salah for going public with Liverpool gripes

Owen left Liverpool on unsavoury terms in 2004 but can’t condone Mohamed Salah’s actions

FourFourTwo · Dec 4, 2025

Diogo Jota: Forever a champion

Diogo Jota’s final act as a Liverpool player was to pose with the Premier League trophy in May – his tragic death devastated the football world, but as FourFourTwo remembers the Portuguese on what would have been his 29th birthday, his achievements at Anfield and beyond will never be forgotten

FourFourTwo · Dec 2, 2025

RANKED! Every player to have scored 100 goals in the Premier League

Erling Haaland has netted a century of goals in England's top flight, but who does he join in the Premier League 100 club?

Sports Illustrated · Nov 15, 2025

Premier League Golden Boot Race: Top Scorers, Standings

Can anyone stop Erling Haaland in the Golden Boot race?

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025

Iliman Ndiaye, Harlem Globetrotters skills and sobering stats

In today’s Football Daily: Spiralling off into some skills battles

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