Argentina’s Mateo Pulcini rubbed salt in the wounds of England football fans by copying Enzo Fernandez’s celebration after sinking a 40-foot putt for birdie as he finished his firs round at The Open. As the only Argentinian in the field at Royal Birkdale, he received a number of light-hearted boosContinue Reading
Argentina’s players are trying to wriggle out of FIFA sanctions for flaunting a banner in support of the country’s claims to the Falkland Islands by shifting the blame to their own fans. The footballers sparked fury – and a ‘Hands Off’ warning from Downing Street – by dancing with theContinue Reading
Thomas Tuchel got his tactics wrong in the second half (Image: Getty) England had Argentina squirming, caught in their trap, wounded. The concern was writ large on Argentine faces. Even Lionel Messi looked a bit worried. But rather than mercilessly executing their prey, England disarmed the trap and let themContinue Reading
Goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez sparked an Argentina comeback in Atlanta as Lionel Scaloni’s team reached a successive World Cup final. England had taken the lead through Anthony Gordon before having their hearts broken in the second half after sitting back to defend their lead. Barco, who wasContinue Reading
During that time, Tuchel replaced the goalscorer with a defender in Ezri Konsa, and further bolstered the backline by bringing on Dan Burn and Nico O’Reilly. Declan Rice and Reece James made way, and the Three Lions lost their lead within two minutes of play resuming, with Lautaro Martinez completingContinue Reading
By John Cross Thomas Tuchel insists England will have just as much “emotion, grit and mentality” as Argentina as they prepare for the game of their lives. Tuchel says his players are ready “to go for it” as they face their bitter rivals with England dreaming of reaching their firstContinue Reading
Verstappen, who is currently seventh in the Drivers’ Championship standings, has made no attempt to hide his disdain for the current set of regulations. Those concerns have been echoed by Alonso, a long-standing ally of the Dutchman who remains adamant that he is the best driver on the grid. AlonsoContinue Reading
There has also been plenty of debate about the kit selection, with Argentina being granted special permission by FIFA to wear their dark blue away strip. They have a winning record against England wearing their secondary colours as opposed to their iconic blue and white stripes. Tonight’s fixture could seeContinue Reading
Patrick Vieira’s time as a World Cup pundit for ITV is over – and he received an apology from Mark Pougatch as he concluded his final broadcast. Vieira was on pundit duty as France were beaten 2-0 by Spain at Dallas Stadium. France crashed out of the World Cup onContinue Reading
A group of Argentina fans heightened tensions ahead of Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final encounter with England by burning the Union Jack. Video footage captures a group of jubilant Argentines setting fire to the flag in Escobar, close to the capital of Buenos Aires. Cheers ring out from the assembled crowdContinue Reading
