Key events double quotation markWhen I became a teenager, foosball made way for girlfriends, wine, cigarettes and a job in a casino. Then I met a British woman and we got married. In 1986, with the war ongoing, we left Lebanon to set up home in Manchester. We had a son, a daughter and a … Read more
It is not the first time England have been accused of becoming too defensive in key games. It was a similar situation under former manager Gareth Southgate when they went 1-0 in front against Italy in the Euro 2021 final before conceding an equaliser and losing on penalties. Under Southgate, England also lost a World … Read more
France and England will go head-to-head in the 2026 FIFA World Cup bronze final on Thursday at Miami Stadium, but will star striker Kylian Mbappé be part of the action? Here is everything we know about the France star’s status for the bronze final match vs. England: Why Mbappé Might Not Play After France failed … Read more
“I wanted it to be you. I wanted it to be you so badly.” As England’s World Cup hopes recede into another spell of heartache, let down in Atlanta by the latest handsome, cadaverous Mr Right, a little sadder, not much wiser, sunburnt, broke, eating Jägerbomb ice cream out of the tub with a spoon, … Read more
Players saw their families and loved ones immediately after the defeat in Atlanta and it is understood there was a definite sense in those moments that the way the team was set-up after going ahead was a contributing factor in their downfall. BBC Sport is aware of at least three senior players who have complained … Read more
Thomas Tuchel is expected to stay on as England manager despite heavy criticism after the Three Lions World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina on Wednesday. Anthony Gordon’s goal early in the second half put England on course for a first final since 1966, but defensive substitutions and a low block allowed Argentina to dominate the … Read more
Key events Oh man, imagine what a vibe this was. Argentina fans flood the streets of Buenos Aires to celebrate win over England – video Share “We have to give some credit to Argentina,” reckons Chris Holmes. “A lot of the criticism for Tuchel and the England players suggests that it was a conscious decision … Read more
For all the talk about destiny, resilience and the DNA of the tournament, there is another word that follows Argentina wherever they go in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. lucky. Whether you think the defending champions have had every chance or have benefited from a remarkable run of favorable circumstances depends largely on the shirt … Read more
Archaeologists have discovered a ‘guardian spirit’ sculpture dating back to the Roman Empire, hidden beneath an ancient military site in the English countryside for 1,600 years. The sandstone statue was found in near-perfect condition during excavations of the barracks at the former Roman fortress of Vindolanda in Northumberland near Hadrian’s Wall. According to Antiquities News. … Read more
Jude Bellingham remained one of England’s biggest players at this summer’s World Cup as he scored twice, and Harry Kane sealed the win with a 60th-minute penalty as the Three Lions overcame Mexico in a 3-2 win to advance to the quarter-finals. England became the first team to defeat Mexico at the Estadio Azteca – … Read more