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England has a new supporter in the White House, with President Donald Trump’s adviser Andrew Giuliani hoping for a Three Lions victory next weekend. Thomas Tuchel’s side must first beat Argentina to qualify for the final, but the executive director of the White House Task Force on the 2026 FIFA World Cup wants to see them go all the way.While the United States has long since departed from the Games, White House officials are seduced by the narrative that Britain will arrive in the United States to triumph on the 250th anniversary of American independence. The 40-year-old dreams of England’s…
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — What a dream scenario for British sports fans Sunday.The British player won the British Open at Royal Birkdale and became the “Champion Golfer of the Year”.And a few hours later, the English soccer team won. world cup.”It would be mega,” said Matt Wallace, one of 21 British golfers taking part in the final major of 2026, to be held from Thursday on England’s north-west coast.So does this fun sport have double potential? of course.probability? That’s going to push it forward.Perhaps the most well-known fact in all sports in these regions is that England, the kings of…
According to the Telegraph, Arsenal are considering whether to pursue a move to sign Bruno Guimarães.The Gunners are said to have originally believed he could move for just £50m, but were surprised by his asking price.Mikel Arteta’s side are said to have become interested after being told by an intermediary that he could leave St James’ Park for a bargain price. But the Magpies are taking a tough stance.Arsenal are said to be encouraged by the prospect of launching a £50m bid to start talks after representatives met with former Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley and indicated they would be open…
According to reports in his home country of the Netherlands, soccer referee Rob Diepelink, who was fired by FIFA before the start of the World Cup, has died suddenly at the age of 38. Mr. Diepelinck was scheduled to travel to North America as a video assistant referee, but was removed from the list.Dutch media outlet De Telegraaf reported that Dieperdinck had died and that police are currently investigating his death. His cause of death is unknown. Diepelinck has been a professional referee since 2012 and served as VAR at the European Championship in Germany two years ago.There is no…
Argentina fans are excited by the latest developments ahead of the crucial World Cup match against EnglandArgentina were given what they wanted ahead of talks with England (Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)Argentina will play England in blue in the World Cup semi-finals after a “special request” was granted. This means the Albiceleste will wear the same colors that they wore in their famous victories over the Three Lions in 1986 and 1998.Lionel Scaloni’s side wore their traditional blue and white home kit when they won the 2022 final in Qatar. However, the colors have previously brought bad luck against England…
Argentina and England are set to meet in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup, with the South American side set to receive an early boost. The three-time world champion reportedly requested to wear a navy blue change color for the meeting, which was approved. For those curious about this request, this all appears to be related to a previous meeting between the two national teams. Argentina beat England wearing navy blue in 1986 and 1998, but lost to the same opponents in 1966 and 2002 wearing the traditional light blue and white stripes.FIFA has confirmed that England will wear…
LONDON (AP) — Wave of player departures Barcelona wins Women’s Champions League Mapi Leon joined London City Lionesses on Monday. Alexia Putelas becomes teammate again.London City announced that Leon, 31, has signed a three-year contract as a free agent after his contract with Barcelona expires.Leon won four Champions League titles in nine seasons at the heart of Barcelona’s defense, all of which were spent alongside Putelas as a playmaker.Puteras joined London City last week, signing a statement for the fast-growing club, which is owned by London City. American businesswoman Michelle Kang.”What can I say about Michele?” Leon said in a…
Rob Diepelink dies at the age of 38, weeks after the Dutch referee was ruled out of the 2026 World CupJuly 13, 2026, 14:10Updated July 13, 2026 16:00FIFA referee Rob Diepelinck has died at the age of 38. (Image: Photo by Pieter van der Woude/BSR Agency/Getty Images))FIFA referee Rob Diepelinck has died at the age of 38. He was sacked as a referee at this summer’s World Cup and removed from the list of Eredivisie officials, and was arrested by the Metropolitan Police in April after being accused of sexually assaulting an underage boy in London, but the case was…
MADRID (AP) – Spain’s former prime minister joins France’s world cup There are “no French players” in the squad, but French and Spanish leaders have accused them of being racist.Mariano Rajoy of Spain’s Conservative Popular Party made the comments in a column for Spanish news outlet El Debate ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup semi-finals between the European neighbors.”They have won every match they have played in this World Cup and are currently at the top of the FIFA rankings. They also have a very strong team. However, what they are missing is the absence of French players,” Rajoy wrote on…
David Beckham claimed his wife Victoria was “inwardly celebrating” after footage of her quiet reaction to England’s harrowing World Cup quarter-final clash went viral. The former Three Lions captain and his children Romeo, 23, Cruz, 21, and Harper, 15, all went wild when Jude Bellingham scored the equalizer against Norway.However, photos from the moment showed Victoria, 52, sitting without moving, with her chin resting on her hand. Fans turned it into an instant meme that took the world by storm.Stand-up comedian Jenny Johnson wrote online: “There’s nothing like rooting for England wholeheartedly from home. Then they cut to Victoria and…