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England’s dramatic World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway has sparked a war of words off the pitch, with Alf-Inge Haaland left fuming at the officiating in Miami. The father of Manchester City superstar Erling took to social media to suggest the Three Lions were "saved" by the referee, prompting a blunt response from pundits Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Gary Neville.

Harry Kane has leaped to the defence of Thomas Tuchel after the England head coach delivered a scathing assessment of the Three Lions' quarter-final victory over Norway. Despite securing a place in the World Cup semi-finals, the German tactician was far from satisfied with the laboured performance in Miami.

Alexander Sorloth has opened up on his failure to deliver a pass to a wide-open Erling Haaland during Norway's heartbreaking World Cup quarter-final defeat to England. Haaland was clearly in a good position to double his team's lead before half-time, but Sorloth opted to go for goal himself, a moment that proved to be a major turning point in the match.

Brazil legend Neymar has been spotted taking a weight off his feet in surprising fashion just days after his nation’s shock 2026 World Cup exit. The 34-year-old was filmed navigating the crowds at Universal Orlando on a mobility scooter, sparking fresh debate regarding his physical condition during the tournament.

Erling Haaland confessed to feeling "bitter" and "empty" after Norway were dumped out of the World Cup by England in a dramatic quarter-final encounter. Haaland was left fuming with the match officials after a contentious VAR intervention in an incident involving his new Manchester City team-mate Elliot Anderson, which denied his side a crucial goal in the second half.

Cristiano Ronaldo appears to have found the perfect remedy for his World Cup heartbreak by escaping on a sunshine getaway with his fiancée Georgina Rodriguez. The Portugal icon was visibly devastated following a narrow round of 16 defeat to Spain, but new images suggest he is embracing a much-needed period of reflection.

Jordan Henderson has light-heartedly described the freak accident that left him with a broken arm as "not my finest hour" after re-joining the England camp at the 2026 World Cup. The veteran midfielder suffered the injury in bizarre circumstances during the celebrations following the Three Lions' dramatic last-16 victory over Mexico.

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has officially parted ways with head coach Pape Thiaw following the national team's round of 32 exit from the 2026 World Cup. Despite high expectations heading into the tournament, the Teranga Lions failed to live up to their billing as one of Africa’s premier forces on the global stage.

Arsenal have intensified their pursuit of Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez as Mikel Arteta reportedly looks to secure his primary attacking target before the start of pre-season. The Gunners are hoping to capitalise on Atletico taking a firm stance against selling the Argentina international to Barcelona.

Alejandro Garnacho has been absent for the start of Chelsea's pre-season training. The Argentine winger is reportedly pushing for a permanent move away from Stamford Bridge just one year after his high-profile arrival from Manchester United.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that world football's governing body will officially explore expanding the World Cup to a massive 64-team format. Looking ahead to the 2030 tournament, which is set to be primarily hosted in Morocco, Portugal and Spain, Infantino suggested that another 16 nations could be added to the field.

Lionel Messi has described Argentina’s upcoming World Cup semi-final tie against England as "special", as the legendary playmaker prepares for a rare career first in Atlanta. Following hard-fought quarter-final victories for both heavyweights, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is relishing the chance to finally face the Three Lions on the international stage.

Jude Bellingham has invoked the spirit of Ted Lasso after carrying England into the final four of the 2026 World Cup. The Real Madrid superstar was once again the hero, netting a brace to secure a gritty 2-1 quarter-final victory over Norway and set up a mouth-watering clash against Argentina.

Spain are within touching distance of glory at the 2026 World Cup, but Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has been handed some extra motivation from a very familiar source. His girlfriend, Ines Garcia, has taken to social media using a Justin Bieber theme to ensure the teenager has his eyes firmly on the prize ahead of a final that will feature a performance by the pop superstar himself.

Mauricio Pochettino’s future remains uncertain, leaving U.S. Soccer with several intriguing paths as it begins planning for the 2030 World Cup cycle.

David Beckham proved he is still England’s biggest supporter as he was spotted belting out a classic song following the Three Lions' dramatic World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway. The former captain was in high spirits at the Hard Rock Stadium, leading a family singalong as Thomas Tuchel’s side secured their place in the final four.

France fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief as captain Kylian Mbappe appears to be in high spirits despite recent injury concerns. The Real Madrid superstar has been at the centre of an ankle scare following his substitution in the quarter-final victory over Morocco. However, new footage from the French camp suggests the Golden Boot contender is feeling fine ahead of the semi-final showdown with Spain.

England fans have been left sweating over the fitness of Jude Bellingham after the Real Madrid midfielder was seen clutching his shoulder during the World Cup quarter-final against Norway. Despite undergoing corrective surgery in the past, the 23-year-old appeared to be in significant discomfort during and after an outing in Miami.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has launched a scathing attack on Noni Madueke following England’s dramatic World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway, brutally joking that a spidercam cable put in a better performance. The Swedish icon claimed the Three Lions were essentially playing with ten men before the Arsenal winger was hauled off at the interval by Thomas Tuchel.

Manchester United are navigating another complex transfer window as the club attempts to balance squad reinforcement with a newfound commitment to financial discipline. Despite high-profile links to the likes of Aurelien Tchouameni and Carlos Baleba, the Red Devils appear to be moving away from the 'Galactico' recruitment style that defined previous regimes.

Jurgen Klopp is on the verge of becoming the new head coach of the German national team after reaching an agreement in principle with the DFB. The former Liverpool manager has been the top target to lead Die Mannschaft following a disappointing World Cup campaign under Julian Nagelsmann. Klopp is now set for a sensational return to the touchline.

Jude Bellingham has revealed the vital role his mother, Denise, played in ensuring he remains available for England’s blockbuster World Cup semi-final against Argentina. The Real Madrid superstar was the hero in the quarter-finals, netting a crucial brace to sink Norway, but his biggest achievement might have been keeping his cool under immense pressure.

Lionel Messi was involved in a heated confrontation with referee Joao Pedro Pinheiro during Argentina’s dramatic 2026 World Cup quarter-final victory over Switzerland. The Inter Miami superstar was caught on camera demanding respect from the Portuguese official following a disagreement over a defensive wall.

Thomas Tuchel has opened up on his decision to substitute Declan Rice at half-time during England's dramatic 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway. Despite battling a pre-match sickness bug to start the high-stakes clash in Miami, the Arsenal midfielder was a surprise withdrawal at the interval as the Three Lions chased a comeback.

Erling Haaland has warned England that they are fortunate to possess a talent like Jude Bellingham after the midfielder's heroics propelled the Three Lions into the World Cup semi-finals. The Manchester City striker was on the receiving end of a Bellingham masterclass as Norway were eliminated from the competition in a tense quarter-final clash.

Switzerland have sensationally hit out at match officials following their World Cup exit, claiming a controversial VAR intervention "destroyed" their quarter-final clash against Argentina. The European side were left reeling after Breel Embolo was sent off for simulation following a bizarre "mistaken identity" review that has sparked massive debate across the globe.

England’s dramatic World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway has been overshadowed by a bizarre officiating controversy involving a spidercam wire. While the Three Lions secured their spot in the final four with a 2-1 win, the Scandinavian side were left feeling robbed after Jude Bellingham’s crucial equaliser was allowed to stand.

Lionel Messi has hailed the resilience of his Argentina side after they survived a major scare against 10-man Switzerland to book their place in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals. The legendary No.10 is now preparing for a historic showdown against England in Atlanta, marking the first time he will face the Three Lions in his career.

The loudest cheer of the night came when Jude Bellingham took his swansong. He didn't need long. Even the way he ran off the pitch was purposeful - a direct scamper, a couple of kisses and a wave to the crowd. It was much like the rest of his performance. Bellingham had grabbed this game and molded it in his will. He scored two talismanic goals, and did plenty of other important stuff, too - tackle, pass, dribble, shout.