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Luis de la Fuente: France faced the best team in the world
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised France but declared his team the best in the world after their match.
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World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes
The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes, featuring an 11-minute Super Bowl-style show co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira, and BTS. The extended break may exceed the standard 15-minute limit set by IFAB, as seen in last year's Club World Cup final.
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Football Daily Podcast: Ian Dennis Returns to Review World Cup Advice
Ian Dennis revisits the Football Daily podcast to check if Rick and Lloyd followed his pre-World Cup advice, including the 'pants rule' and bedroom arrangements. He also previews the semi-finals and discusses the tournament's anthem.
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Dutch referee Rob Dieperink dies after being dropped from World Cup
Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died at age 38, weeks after being removed from World Cup officiating following a UK police investigation into a sexual assault allegation that was dropped due to lack of evidence. The KNVB expressed shock and sadness, while his cause of death remains undisclosed.
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Xabi Alonso: Nico Jackson to Join Asia Tour
Xabi Alonso confirmed that Nico Jackson will join the team's tour in Asia, expressing anticipation for working with the player.
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UK police chief urges England fans to follow US example after 500
UK police recorded over 500 football-related incidents and more than 100 arrests during England's World Cup win over Norway. Chief constable Mark Roberts praised fans in Miami for their peaceful conduct and urged domestic supporters to emulate that behavior ahead of the semi-final against Argentina.
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Premier League clubs face heavy World Cup workload
Manchester City lead Premier League clubs with 5,027 World Cup minutes played, followed by Arsenal with 4,285. Injuries to key players like Amadou Onana and Manuel Ugarte raise concerns about player fatigue ahead of the new season starting in 33 days.
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Tuchel-Bellingham tension ahead of England's World Cup clash
Jude Bellingham's strong reaction to Thomas Tuchel's criticism of England's quarter-final performance against Norway has brought scrutiny on their relationship. The tension comes ahead of an emotionally intense game, with Bellingham questioning Tuchel's playing career.
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England top air miles among World Cup semi-finalists
England have travelled more than 14,000 miles to reach the World Cup semi-finals, seven times further than France. The tournament, staged across three countries and 16 cities, has forced teams to cover unprecedented distances. Experts question how travel affects performance.
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FIFA to assess 64-team World Cup proposal after 2026 tournament
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has opened the door to a 64-team men's World Cup, saying the success of the expanded 48-team tournament warrants examination. The proposal, first put forward by South American governing body CONMEBOL in April 2025, has drawn mixed reactions from football officials.