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Milan considered De la Fuente for 2024 role before Spain’s World Cup final run

Leave a Comment / NEWS / Nadia Muthoni

AC Milan considered appointing Luis de la Fuente in 2024 before hiring Paulo Fonseca. Two years later, the Spain manager prepares for the World Cup final while Milan have turned to Ruben Amorim.

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Starmer backs FIFA probe into Argentina’s Falklands banner

Leave a Comment / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has supported calls for FIFA to investigate Argentina players who displayed a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after defeating England in the World Cup semi-final.

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England exit World Cup after 2-1 defeat to Argentina amid Falklands banner row

Leave a Comment / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

England are out of the World Cup following a 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina, a match now overshadowed by calls for a FIFA investigation into a post-match banner asserting Argentina’s claims to the Falkland Islands.

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Kane uncertain over England role at 2030 World Cup after Argentina defeat

Leave a Comment / NEWS / Maina Felix

Harry Kane has refused to commit to representing England at the 2030 World Cup following their elimination by Argentina. The 32-year-old striker says he is ‘taking it year by year’ regarding his international future.

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Rossi: Paredes tackle ‘broke’ Bellingham mentally in World Cup semifinal

Leave a Comment / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

Former Italy striker Giuseppe Rossi believes Leandro Paredes’ early push on Jude Bellingham derailed the England midfielder’s mental focus during their World Cup semifinal defeat to Argentina.

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Rodri’s Record World Cup Passing Strengthens Golden Ball Case

Leave a Comment / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Spain midfielder Rodri has set a new World Cup record for passes completed in a single tournament, reigniting debate over his candidacy for the Golden Ball award.

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Griezmann Joins Orlando City as MLS Resumes After World Cup Break

Leave a Comment / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

Major League Soccer returns following a six-week World Cup pause with Antoine Griezmann confirmed as Orlando City’s newest arrival. Several stars return to club duty facing uncertain futures or challenging form.

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Zidane set to sign France contract by July 21st

Leave a Comment / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

Zinédine Zidane is poised to become France manager with the FFF targeting a July 21st signature date, RMC Sport reports. The former Real Madrid boss plans a 25-member staff with increased female representation.

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Lautaro Martinez fires Argentina into World Cup final with 2-1 win over England

Leave a Comment / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Defending champions Argentina will face Spain in Sunday’s final after Lautaro Martinez scored the decisive goal in a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against England.

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England 1-2 Argentina Analysis: Messi’s Late Control, Enzo’s Equaliser and How Tuchel’s Passive Shift Cost England

Leave a Comment / 2026 FIFA blog / Omondi Akinyi

Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semi-final through late goals from Enzo Fernández (85th minute) and Lautaro Martínez (stoppage time) after Anthony Gordon had given England the lead in the 55th minute. Thomas Tuchel’s decision to shift to a defensive back-five formation reduced England’s ball control and invited sustained Argentine pressure, allowing Lionel Messi’s leadership and Scaloni’s calculated late substitutions to turn the match.