Transfers
Laporta: Barça has alternatives if Julián does not join
Barcelona president Joan Laporta stated that the club has alternative options if Julián does not join, with Deco evaluating several possibilities.
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Matches
Slavko Vincic to Referee World Cup Final Between Spain and Argentina
Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic has been appointed to officiate the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. His assistants are Tomaz Klancnik and Andraz Kovacic, with Adham Makhadmeh as fourth official.
News
Adidas Golden Boot Race Ahead of Final World Cup Fixtures
The adidas Golden Boot standings have been updated as the FIFA World Cup enters its final round of group-stage matches.
News
FIFA World Cup Final to Be Held in New York New Jersey
The FIFA World Cup Final will take place in the New York New Jersey area, as announced by the tournament organizers.
History
Pelé's 1958 World Cup final shirt sells for $4.9m
A shirt worn by Pelé in the 1958 World Cup final sold for $4.9 million at Sotheby's, making it the second most valuable football jersey ever auctioned. The sale underscores the enduring legacy of the Brazilian legend, who scored twice in that match at age 17.
News
Third-place play-off goals count toward World Cup Golden Boot
Goals scored in the World Cup third-place play-off count toward the Golden Boot race. With France and England in the match, players like Mbappé, Kane, Bellingham, and Dembélé can still win the award. Historically, seven Golden Boot winners scored in the play-off, and four needed those goals to claim the prize.
Matches
Tuchel's Tactical Choice Backfires; England Face Re-Adjustment
Thomas Tuchel's tactical decision has backfired, unlike in the match against Mexico. England now face the challenge of re-adjusting their approach.
News
Romero calls Neville 'stupid' for criticism of Argentina defense
Argentina defender Cristian Romero has labeled Gary Neville 'stupid' for calling his center-back partnership with Lisandro Martinez 'the best, worst centre-half pairing in the world.' Romero and Martinez helped Argentina reach the World Cup final despite Neville's pre-match comments.
Guides
BBC Sport Launches Daily Football Guessing Game 'Who Am I?'
BBC Sport introduces a new daily football quiz game, 'Who Am I?', where players guess a mystery footballer using clues. The game, set by Huzaifah Khan, rewards fewer attempts with higher scores.
Players
Harry Kane unsure if this was last World Cup with England, cites
Harry Kane says it's too early to know if this was his last World Cup with England, but Lionel Messi playing at 39 shows why he will never put a limit on himself. The 32-year-old captain called representing England his 'pride and joy.'
Matches
England's painful World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina extends
England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, after leading 1-0 until the 85th minute, marks one of the most painful near-misses in the nation's 60-year wait for a men's final. Manager Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics backfired, inviting pressure that led to late goals by Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez.
Matches
Anthony Gordon scores first World Cup goal for England against
Anthony Gordon scored his first World Cup goal, a crucial strike for England against Argentina.
Matches
Messi leads Argentina to third World Cup final with masterclass
Lionel Messi, aged 39, delivered two assists to help Argentina come from behind and beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final. He now has eight goals and four assists in the tournament, setting up a final against Spain.
Matches
England showed 'too much respect' to Argentina, say pundits
BBC Sport pundits Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart and Micah Richards said England showed too much respect to Argentina and Lionel Messi, contributing to their 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat.
News
Argentina face FIFA action over Falklands banner after World Cup
Argentina could face disciplinary action from FIFA after players displayed a banner claiming the Falkland Islands for Argentina following their World Cup semi-final win over England. The incident has sparked political reactions, with Downing Street and UK politicians calling for investigation.
Matches
Tuchel: England 'got too passive' after taking lead against Argentina
England manager Thomas Tuchel said his team 'got too passive' after scoring first in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, which they lost 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium.
Transfers
Mauro Icardi leaves Galatasaray as free agent
Mauro Icardi has decided to leave Galatasaray with immediate effect as a free agent. He is now assessing his options.
Matches
Argentina takes 2-1 lead with Messi assist to Martínez
Argentina went ahead 2-1 after Lionel Messi provided his second assist of the match, setting up Lautaro Martínez for the goal.
Matches
England's World Cup Semi-Final: Tuchel and Players Preview Argentina
England manager Thomas Tuchel, along with players Ezri Konsa, Marc Guéhi and John Stones, preview the World Cup semi-final against Argentina. They discuss exploiting weaknesses, dealing with Lionel Messi, and the team's readiness to face the reigning champions.
Players
Rooney: Kane a 'Nightmare' for Argentina Defenders
Wayne Rooney says England's Harry Kane is a 'nightmare' for Argentina's central defenders Lisandro Martinez and Cristian Romero.