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The Guardian FootballThe other Lionel: how Scaloni went from accidental manager to World Cup hero
After forming an almost paternal relationship with Lionel Messi and providing a rare sense of stability, Argentina’s unheralded saviour is on the verge of World Cup history On Lionel Messi’s ill-fated international debut in Budapest in 2005, when he was (very harshly) sent off 45 seconds after coming off the bench for swinging an arm at the Hungary defender Vilmos Vanczak, he received only two passes. Both came from Lionel Scaloni. It may not be much, but those two passes were the first contact in a relationship that may culminate in Argentina becoming only the third nation to successfully defend the World Cup . Messi has spoken of Scaloni as one of the first members of the squad to truly welcome him. After he had scored against Serbia and Montenegro in the World Cup group stage in 2006, when at the age of 18 years and 357 days he became the youngest player to play for Argentina at the tournament, the first player to come up to Messi in the tunnel, grabbing him from behind in a congratulatory hug, was Scaloni. The former West Ham full-back is only nine years Messi’s senior but there has been an almost paternal aspect to their relationship ever since. Continue reading...
BBC SportWho will win the World Cup? The view from the semi-finalists
BBC Sport speaks to journalists and fans from the World Cup's four semi-finalists to see who they think will win the tournament.
BBC SportWho am I? Guess World Cup star No 37
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
BBC SportLamine Yamal v Mbappe: La Liga stars set for World Cup showdown
France face Spain for a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday, meaning a showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Who comes out on top?
BBC SportSpain's road to semi-final - every goal so far
Relive every goal Spain have scored on their way to the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, where a thrilling meeting with France at Dallas Stadium awaits.
BBC SportAll the goals from France's run to semi-finals
Watch every goal scored by France on their way to the 2026 World Cup semi-finals and a mouth-watering tie against Spain.
ESPNDeschamps says Spain-France will be 'spectacular'
France head coach Didier Deschamps deflected questions about his team's World Cup favorite status and projected a "spectacular game" against Spain in Tuesday's semifinal.
ESPNUSWNT to host world No. 1 Spain twice in October
The United States women's national team will host world No. 1 and reigning World Cup champions Spain in a pair of friendly matches in October, U.S. Soccer announced on Monday.
ESPNRevs re-sign USMNT's Turner on loan from Lyon
The New England Revolution announced on Monday that it has extended the loan of United States men's national team goalkeeper Matt Turner from Ligue 1 side Lyon through the end of 2026.
ESPNAlonso wants Enzo Fernández to stay at Chelsea
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has said he wants to keep Enzo Fernández at the club amid a potential exit this summer.
ESPNSource: Villa's Digne agrees deal for PSG return
Paris Saint-Germain have agreed a deal with Lucas Digne to bring the Aston Villa defender back to Paris after paying his £10 million ($13.3m) release clause, a source told ESPN.
BBC SportDeschamps predicts spectacular France v Spain semi-final
France boss Didier Deschamps is predicting a "spectacular" semi-final when his exciting side take on Spain in a heavyweight World Cup showdown in Dallas.
The Guardian FootballFrance ready to get ‘revenge for the Euros’ in World Cup semi-final against Spain
Zaïre-Emery confident Les Bleus will deliver in Dallas Deschamps to bring Tchouaméni into lineup if fit The France midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery says his team want to exact revenge on Spain and banish painful memories of their exit in the Euro 2024 semi-final. France and Spain meet again on Tuesday in search of a place in the World Cup final, an even more glittering prize than the one Luis de la Fuente’s team grabbed two years ago. Back then Spain were worthy winners in Munich but a revitalised France have turned their fortunes around, blazing a trail to the last four with some scintillating attacking football. Continue reading...
ESPNWhat's it really like to face Yamal and Mbappé? We...
ESPN has asked LaLiga players and coaches what it's like to take on Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, who will clash in Tuesday's World Cup semifinal.
BBC Sport'Easy to create divisions' - Kane says England are 'completely together'
England captain Harry Kane says the squad are "completely together" before their World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
The Guardian FootballAlonso ‘optimistic’ he can thrive at Chelsea and avoid coaching carousel
Only time will tell if the former Leverkusen manager will become yet another victim of the constant churn at Stamford Bridge If Xabi Alonso arrived at Chelsea under any illusions about the expectations awaiting him, they were staring out from picture frames hung around Stamford Bridge’s Drake Suite. During his unveiling as Chelsea’s new manager, on either side of the room hung large, gleeful photos of José Mourinho and Antonio Conte holding Premier League trophies. Chelsea’s last two managers, Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior, were not afforded the Drake Suite treatment previously reserved for Mauricio Pochettino and Frank Lampard before them. But the blue carpet was rolled out once again for one of the most decorated midfielders of his generation, an integral part of Spain’s victories in two European Championships and one World Cup and a coach who has made a strong start to converting that talent to the touchline. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballDeclan Rice winning fitness battle to start for England against Argentina
Rice expected to overcome illness for semi-final Jordan Pickford: ‘We can’t focus solely on Messi’ Declan Rice is set to overcome illness and retain his place for England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday. The Arsenal midfielder was substituted at half-time of England’s win over Norway in the quarter-final, with Thomas Tuchel revealing that he had spent most of the previous three days in bed due to illness. But it is understood that Rice has been feeling much better after England returned to their base in Kansas City for the final time before departing for Atlanta on Tuesday and the 27-year-old is expected to start alongside Elliot Anderson in midfield against the reigning world champions. Continue reading...
The Guardian Football‘I need to prove I belong here’: Andoni Iraola stays humble in new Liverpool era
Head coach has no illusions as to the scale of the task and wants to start by reconnecting the team and supporters It was Andoni Iraola’s humility that made the biggest impression at his unveiling as Liverpool’s new head coach on Monday. Without fanfare or bombast the 44-year-old promised not to change as a result of landing the biggest job of his coaching career and also to connect with club and city alike. “The magic of being the Liverpool manager,” as he nicely described the opportunity. And without being asked directly, it was Iraola who insisted he must prove himself at Anfield. For all the magic he produced during three years at Bournemouth, ending with European qualification for the first time in the club’s history and approaches from Crystal Palace and Milan, the Basque coach knows the move to Liverpool represents a considerable leap. It is a leap he feels ready to take. Continue reading...