England weighing man-marking plan to stop Messi

England coach Thomas Tuchel said he has considered man-marking Lionel Messi in Wednesday's World Cup semifinal against Argentina.

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A wide array of performers, from Post Malone to Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA said Tuesday.

Harry Kane is now England's second most capped player of all time, as he started Wednesday's World Cup semifinal against Argentina.

Nottingham Forest are set to complete the signing of Austria international Xaver Schlager, sources have told ESPN.

England have made three changes for their World Cup semifinal against Argentina with Morgan Rogers, Djed Spence and Reece James all starting.

FIFA is to stage the World Cup final news conference in front of paying fans with supporters having to pay in excess of $80 (£60) to watch the coaches and players from the two finalists.

Morgan Rogers is set to start for England in Wednesday's World Cup semifinal against Argentina, sources have told ESPN.

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England 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a brain condition caused by repeatedly heading a football, a coroner has ruled.

Former Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood on Wednesday signed for Fenerbahçe to join his third club in three years.

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Organisers of this week's Open currently have no plans to alter Sunday's schedule should England reach the World Cup final.

Manuel Ugarte has undergone surgery after suffering a knee injury at the World Cup, Manchester United have confirmed.

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Lamine Yamal is looking forward to take New York by storm after helping Spain reach the World Cup final with a 2-0 win against France.

England have been described as "invaders" and "usurping pirates" by Argentina's vice-president ahead of the teams' World Cup semifinal clash.

London City Lionesses have confirmed the signing of France international Kadidiatou Diani from sister club OL Lyonnes on a controversial three-year-deal.

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Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni shut down criticism over the way his team has played throughout the FIFA World Cup ahead of the semifinal against England on Wednesday.

Marc Guehi said all the pressure is on Argentina ahead of England's semifinal against the reigning champions on Wednesday, while Ezri Konsa added the team must ignore the external noise over the rivalry between the two countries.

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Thomas Tuchel insists there are "no cracks" with Jude Bellingham and believes the pair are closer than ever before despite the England star publicly hitting back at his manager.

Marc Guehi said all the pressure is on Argentina ahead of England's semifinal against the reigning champions on Wednesday, while Ezri Konsa added the team must ignore the external noise over the rivalry between the two countries.