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Mark van Bommel among candidates for Belgium job
Mark van Bommel is reportedly one of the leading candidates to replace Rudi Garcia as head coach of the Belgium national team, according to Le Soir.
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England's World Cup Exit: What Comes Next for the Squad?
In the latest Football Daily podcast, Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith, joined by Guy Mowbray and Adam Crafton, analyze England's third-place finish, the semi-final loss to Argentina, and the future without key players like Harry Kane, Jordan Pickford, and John Stones. They also preview the Spain vs. Argentina final and share stories from New York's World Cup atmosphere.
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England's World Cup run raises familiar questions about quality
England's World Cup campaign ended in semi-final defeat to Argentina, adding to a history of near misses. Despite effort and spirit, questions persist about the team's all-round quality and ability to control games against top sides.
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Mates, mate and freedom: How Argentina got the best out of Messi
Lionel Messi has found a perfect football environment in the Argentina squad, built around him by manager Lionel Scaloni. The team's camaraderie, shared mate tea rituals, and the protective bond with Rodrigo de Paul have helped Messi rediscover joy and lead Argentina to a World Cup semi-final against England.
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Paolo Maldini appointed Italian national team technical director
Paolo Maldini has been appointed as the new technical director of the Italian national team, with the agreement confirmed. He will work alongside FIGC president Giovanni Malagò.
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Leonardo named advisor to Italian national team
Former Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan director Leonardo has been appointed as advisor to the Italian national team, serving as right hand to new technical director Paolo Maldini.
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How Norway's artificial turf and coaching overhaul built a World Cup
Norway's World Cup success stems from a two-decade investment in artificial pitches and a coaching revolution. The National Team School, established in 2013, has produced stars like Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard, with 17 of 26 squad members playing in Europe's top leagues.
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Belgium's golden generation evolves as World Cup run continues
Belgium's World Cup campaign has defied expectations, reaching the quarter-finals after a stunning comeback against Senegal and a dominant win over the USA. While stars from the golden generation remain, younger players are taking on greater responsibility under manager Rudi Garcia.
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How De la Fuente's Spain are closing in on greatness
Luis de la Fuente's Spain aim to become the fourth team to hold both the World Cup and European Championship simultaneously. With a 35-game unbeaten run, a culture built on collective values, and a decade of youth development, they face Belgium in the quarter-finals.
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Morocco's football revolution: Inside the mission to become a
Morocco's investment in football, backed by King Mohammed VI, has transformed the national team into a World Cup semi-finalist. With a focus on diaspora talent and top-tier facilities, the country aims to become a global football powerhouse ahead of co-hosting the 2030 World Cup.