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Aymeric Laporte: FIFA World Cup final referee must check Argentina's aggression

Spain defender Aymeric Laporte has accused Argentina of crossing the line with their aggressive approach ahead of the World Cup final, insisting that style has no place in the game.

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Don Garber hails "Messi effect" as MLS eyes FIFA World Cup boom

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber believes Lionel Messi's success at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is creating an opportunity the league could only have dreamed of.

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Harry Kane laments England's familiar World Cup mistake

England captain Harry Kane believes his side's defensive approach after taking the lead played directly into Argentina's hands in their 2-1 FIFA World Cup semifinal defeat.

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Alexis Mac Allister: World Cup finalists Argentina, Spain play 'good football'

Alexis Mac Allister believes Argentina's 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England reinforced the idea that technical football continues to thrive despite the sport's increasingly physical demands.

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Thomas Tuchel explains England’s late collapse against Argentina

England coach Thomas Tuchel believes his side lost control at the worst possible moment as Argentina came from behind to win 2-1 and book their place in yet another FIFA World Cup final.

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Messi salutes Argentina's 'special' grit after dramatic World Cup semi-final victory

Lionel Messi has described Argentina's dramatic 2-1 victory over England in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals as a "special" moment after the defending champions booked their place in Sunday's final against Spain.

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