Chelsea make Emi Martinez transfer decision in shock U-turn Chelsea consider taking swift action after Robert Sanchez’s mistakes against Fulham Evening Standard · Aug 26
Worst start in Premier League history? Aston Villa collapse against Brighton after summer of upheaval Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa: There were empty seats in the Villa end after they went into half-time down to 10 men as Unai Emery’s side started the season in calamitous fashion The Independent UK · Aug 23
Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez left out of Aston Villa squad amid exit talk Watkins is being heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia while Martinez, who misses out due to a lack of match fitness, could also leave The Independent UK · Aug 23
Chelsea issue Emi Martinez transfer stance amid goalkeeper domino Former Arsenal ‘keeper had been linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge Evening Standard · Aug 17
HENRY WINTER: Spain's World Cup triumph is a victory for football. Argentina came to fight but were slain by Luis de la Fuente's matadors NEW JERSEY: In Frank Sinatra’s back-yard, Spain did it their way and the world rejoiced FourFourTwo · Jul 19
World Cup final player ratings: 9/10 for architect of Spain triumph but Argentina villain gets 3/10 Spain 1-0 Argentina (after extra time): A dominant performance was capped off by a Ferran Torres winner in extra time to secure a second World cup triumph for La Roja The Independent UK · Jul 19
Spain silences Argentina to win World Cup crown EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ: Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to lift Spain to their second World Cup title with a 1-0 win in extra time over gutsy, 10-man Argentina in Sunday's final. Bangkok Post · Jul 19
Lisandro Martinez: Manchester United dealt major injury blow as star limps off in World Cup final Defender hobbled off as Spain faced Argentina in East Rutherford, New Jersey Evening Standard · Jul 19
Argentina see off England to reach World Cup showdown with Spain Argentina scored two late goals on Wednesday to eliminate England 2-1 and advance to the 2026 World Cup final against Spain on Sunday. Radio France Internationale · Jul 15
HENRY WINTER: Good luck to Lionel Messi and Argentina but Thomas Tuchel will have to explain his tactical substitutions that cost England dear FROM ATLANTA: England saw their World Cup dreams crushed as they were beaten by Argentina in the semi-final FourFourTwo · Jul 15
What is Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez's penalty record? Emi Martinez will come up against a familiar foe when Argentina face England FourFourTwo · Jul 15
Argentina survive World Cup scare after Julian Alvarez screamer but these major flaws offer England hope in grudge match Argentina 3-1 AET Switzerland: A stunner from Julian Alvarez bailed out the champions in extra-time, with England awaiting in the semi-finals, Richard Jolly details how their flaws could hand Thomas Tuchel encouragement The Independent UK · Jul 12
Argentina XI vs Egypt: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 Lionel Messi suffered a head knock during thrilling extra-time win over Cape Verde Evening Standard · Jul 6
Messi on target as Argentina squeak past gallant Cape Verde to reach last 16 Cape Verde took defending champions Argentina to the edge of the abyss on Friday night during a pulsating last 32 tie at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Radio France Internationale · Jul 4
The Economic Times · Jul 4 FIFA 2026: Messi's Argentina outlast Cape Verde in 120-minute epic to reach World Cup last 16 Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal, but Argentina faced a stern test from Cape Verde, needing extra-time to secure a 3-2 victory and advance to the last 16. Despite Messi's brilliance and an own goal sealing the win, the Blue Sharks' spirited performance, including two stunning equalizers, pushed…
Evening Standard · Jul 2 Argentina XI vs Cape Verde: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World 2026 today Lionel Messi out to further boost Golden Boot chances against surprise package in last 32
The Economic Times · Jun 28 FIFA World Cup match: Seventh heaven for Lionel Messi as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 Jordan vs Argentina: Second-string squad of Argentina secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Jordan, with goals from Lo Celso, Lautaro Martinez, and a record-breaking free-kick from Lionel Messi. Messi's strike marked his seventh consecutive World Cup match with a goal, a new milestone. Despite Jordan pulling one back, Argentina's dominance…
Bangkok Post · Jun 28 Seventh heaven for Messi as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 DALLAS - Mercurial Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches as a largely second-string Argentina continued their winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Jordan in their Group J clash in Dallas on Saturday.
The Independent UK · Jun 28 Lionel Messi makes more World Cup history as Argentina ease past Jordan Jordan 1-3 Argentina: Messi came off the bench to become the first player to score in seven straight tournament games
The Independent UK · Jun 22 Lionel Messi’s historic World Cup moment sheds light on a vital quality Argentina 2-0 Austria: Lionel Messi scored his record-breaking 17th and 18th World Cup goals in Dallas to send Argentina into the knockout stage after recovering from a missed penalty
FourFourTwo · Jun 22 Argentina vs Austria prediction: Will Lionel Messi continue his devastating World Cup 2026 start? Argentina breezed to an opening-day victory thanks to a Lionel Messi hat-trick
The Independent UK · Apr 30 Chris Wood penalty gives Nottingham Forest edge over Aston Villa in Europa League semi-final Nottingham Forest 1-0 Aston Villa: Chris Wood’s second-half penalty after a Lucas Digne penalty made the difference in a closely fought first leg, but Forest were lucky not to have Elliot Anderson sent off
FourFourTwo · Apr 16 Is Emi Martinez injured? Early Aston Villa team news as goalkeeper hope revealed Emi Martinez missed Aston Villa's game at the weekend but could be fit to start this evening
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Ollie Watkins brace puts Aston Villa in charge against Bologna Ezri Konsa was also on target for Villa.
Evening Standard · Mar 4 Chelsea player ratings vs Aston Villa: Joao Pedro shines as Alejandro Garnacho seizes chance Blues back in Champions League reckoning with huge win