Football
It's Not Coming Home
The fallout: Tuchel defiant, a Malvinas flag and Messi-Bellingham confrontation
A new chapter of chaos and drama has been written in the England-Argentina rivalry.
Wednesday
15 Jul
spirit
Thomas Tuchel and England's timid retreat as Argentina show true greatness
Lionel Messi inspires stunning comeback as world champions set up clash with Spain on Sunday.
Soccer
England's chance to transcend old tropes and forge new identity in World Cup
Semi-final clash with Argentina will be a contest defined by the past with a place in the final on the line.
Tuesday
14 Jul
Complete
Spain find stride with ruthless precision to wake us all up to glorious possibilities
On Bastille Day, France delivered their worst performance of tournament as rivals storm into World Cup final.
resilience
Burke makes history amid Shamrock Rovers' thrilling Champions League comeback
The 32-year-old became the League of Ireland’s all-time leading goalscorer in European competitions.
As it happened
As it happened
France 0-2 Spain, World Cup semi-final
European champions advance to Sunday’s decider where they will face England or Argentina.
Nothing To See Here
'It is easy to try and create division' - Kane rubbishes idea of rift in England camp
Different Class
Latest chapter of Mbappé-Yamal chronicles will shine light on World Cup destiny
Both have suffered on and off the pitch over the last two years and find themselves in different places to Euro 2024 semi-final.
Monday
13 Jul
World Cup Diary
Final week of World Cup will be defined by genius and force of will
Goodbye to the posers and grafters of Miami as tournament rounds off in Dallas, Atlanta and New Jersey.
Sunday
12 Jul
Final Four
Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final
The match went to extra-time before Alvarez curled a breathtaking strike into the top corner in the 112th minute.
tetchy
'We’ve tried to create a positive environment, we should continue that' - Jude Bellingham on Thomas Tuchel criticism
