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Did Lionel Messi Cheat? Footballer Sparks Fury Over 'Unsporting' Free-Kick Incident at World Cup

Lionel Messi's quick free-kick during Argentina's World Cup match against Cape Verde sparked online debate, with some calling it clever and others unsporting. Argentina eventually won 3-2 in extra time.

International Business Times UK · Jul 5

Mexican fans try to disrupt sleep of England footballers with drums, music and fireworks

The England football team's hotel was highly protected by police on Saturday (4 July) night as Mexican fans gathered to make noise and disrupt the players' sleep.

The Independent UK · Jul 5

France deliver knockout punch to Paraguay in the Battle of Philadelphia

In today’s Football Daily: Kylian Mbappé and co have the last laugh

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5

The world's oldest football club just modernised its logo design, and fans are furious

A designer has proposed alternatives to Sheffield FC's controversial rebrand.

Creative Bloq · Jul 5

Mbappe hits back at ‘dirty’ Paraguay after ill-tempered World Cup last 16 tie

Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal, a penalty, as France struggled to break down a dogged and underhand Paraguay defence

The Independent UK · Jul 5

‘Justin Bieber was played so much in the changing room’: Leah Williamson’s honest playlist

The England and Arsenal player grew up with Enrique Iglesias on repeat, and knows the Bridget Jones soundtrack by heart. But what football song gives her goosebumps?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5

England can survive complication and mayhem in Mexico with one vital change

Thomas Tuchel’s side face obstacles, including the altitude, but as Miguel Delaney explains, the Three Lions hold one crucial advantage with a World Cup quarter-final berth at stake

The Independent UK · Jul 5

Luis de la Fuente: ‘I say this with the greatest respect: we have the best midfield in the world’

Spain’s manager answers your questions on advice for Lamine Yamal, the hardest thing about being a coach and how the current team compares to the winners of 2010

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5

Football is at the centre of the universe in Brazil in a way it is not in the US

Huge parties take place when the national team play but people in Brazil cherish a good game, whoever is playing

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5

A footballing deepfake: how Bruno Fernandes fell victim to an unlicensed betting operator

Illegal online casinos are producing fake BBC stories and AI-generated videos in an attempt to deceive customers

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5