How France and Spain’s World Cup clash of contrasts could decide football’s tactical future
Much more than just attack against defence, the distinct identities of the two sides could create a compelling contest in...
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Why Trump and Fifa, try as they might, will never overshadow World Cup’s most beautiful feature
From Seattle to Mexico City, Kieran Jackson digests the visceral energy of people from all walks of life at stadiums...
Joe Rogan calls out ‘crazy’ kick attempt by Conor McGregor that led to injury: ‘You don’t do that’
Conor McGregor couldn’t believe his five-year return to the octagon ended the way it did on Saturday night in UFC...
Why blockbuster World Cup semi-finals could be the best of all time
Packed with individual and collective quality, Spain, France, England and Argentina are a fabulous and fitting final four, Miguel Delaney...
England v Norway LIVE: Bellingham bites back at Tuchel as Three Lions set up blockbuster World Cup semi-final with Argentina
England 2-1 Norway (aet): Talisman Jude Bellingham equalised in normal time then scored the winner in extra time to drag...
Brilliant Jude Bellingham bails out England again to sink Norway and reach World Cup semi-finals
Norway 1-2 England (aet): Jude Bellingham’s double was enough to edge into the semi-finals with Thomas Tuchel left unsatisfied by...
Inside Thomas Tuchel’s relationship with Jude Bellingham at the heart of England’s World Cup
Bellingham’s strong reaction to Tuchel’s criticism of England’s quarter-final performance against Norway brings scrutiny on the relationship between two key...
Switzerland manager criticises controversial new ‘mistaken identity’ rule after World Cup exit
Switzerland’s first quarter-final in 72 years ended with Argentina instead booking a date with England in the last four
Why Thomas Tuchel’s plan B could win England the World Cup
Tuchel used four different combinations in defensive midfield as England illustrated the depth and flexibility of their squad in a...
Norway v England LIVE: Thomas Tuchel handed double fitness boost as fans descend on Miami for World Cup quarter-final
All the latest as England fret numerous defensive fitness concerns ahead of tonight’s seismic challenge of quelling Erling Haaland in...
Is Norway v England on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup quarter-final
Tuchel’s team come down from the emotional high and altitude of Mexico to face Norway in Miami for place in...
Who is Clement Turpin? Norway v England referee for World Cup who angered Thomas Tuchel
The French referee has experience with Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham and a wealth of experience officiating some of European...
England’s tortured relationship with quarter-finals is over – but beating Norway would break new ground
England shattered their old glass ceiling with successive deep runs under Gareth Southgate, writes Richard Jolly, and are back at...
Norway vs England LIVE: Guehi and Rice emerge as doubts for World Cup quarter-final
All of the latest as Thomas Tuchel frets over several fitness concerns ahead of the last-eight clash
Is the Falklands War a factor? The geo-politics at play for World Cup refereeing appointments
Referees, their decisions and their appointments have been a hot topic of conversation this week at the World Cup
