England vs Argentina weather forecast: Could storms delay World Cup semi-final? Thundery showers are forecast in Atlanta - but this time there’s a key difference Evening Standard · Jul 14
‘Knocking you out was a huge joy’: reliving the dramas of England v Argentina in 1998 and 2002 How Diego Simeone, Michael Owen and Glenn Hoddle remember the two classic World Cup matches between historical rivals The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
Spain, France, Argentina and England beware: Demons haunt the World Cup semi-finals The World Cup spotlight causes single games to live longer in the memory than any other. The remaining teams at this tournament face defining moments The Guardian - US · Jul 13
Why Lionel Messi has never played against England before as World Cup semi-final showdown looms The iconic Lionel Messi is set to play against England for the first time when Argentina take on the Three Lions in the World Cup semi-finals in Atalanta on Wednesday. Messi made his Argentina debut 21 years ago and has 205 caps for his country, but he has never faced… The Independent UK · Jul 13
England vs Argentina greatest World Cup moments as semi-final looms From Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ to David Beckham’s penalty redemption - this fixture has seen it all Evening Standard · Jul 12
‘The sliding doors moments didn’t go for us in 2006. A different pass here, a better refereeing decision there…’ Joe Cole’s England 2006 World Cup regrets Cole played in every game of England’s run to the quarter-finals in the 2006 World Cup FourFourTwo · Jul 11
Plenty of players but no grassroots: can China ever grow into a footballing giant? Some of its amateur matches pull in bigger crowds than European leagues but are more of a spectacle than a pathway to the professional game, say experts The Guardian - AU · Jul 7
When can England play Lionel Messi and Argentina at the World Cup? As the knockout phase begins, teams now know how their paths to the final look FourFourTwo · Jun 29
England World Cup kits: Every tournament ranked and rated since 1950 England’s sole World Cup triumph came at Wembley in 1966, but when did their tournament look hit its peak? The Independent UK · Jun 23
Lamine Yamal Enters Record Books Once More With Spain Exploits The Spaniard marked his return to Spain’s team after injury in style. Sports Illustrated · Jun 21
Can Golden Generation 2.0 Lead England to World Cup Glory? The Three Lions’ latest group of young talent and veteran stars has fans asking if football really is coming home this summer. But history suggests it’s much more complicated. Sports Illustrated · Jun 17
The new Michael Owen? Australia starlet Nestory Irankunda announces himself in style with fabulous World Cup goal The Watford winger, signed from Bayern Munich, produced a memorable moment for his country against Turkiye FourFourTwo · Jun 14
‘We banged on the windows of the England bus after we beat them at France 98, but we were never disrespecting anyone’ Javier Zanetti on Argentina’s World Cup celebrations Argentina knocked out their old rivals after an enthralling World Cup last-16 clash FourFourTwo · May 23
‘I liked him at the time, but now I'm not thinking that was not a good signing’ Michael Owen on the big-money signings that failed to deliver for Liverpool this season Liverpool legend Owen believes his former club made mistakes in the transfer window last summer, and have paid the price with results FourFourTwo · May 22
FourFourTwo · May 22 ‘There is only one obvious positive from this season’ Michael Owen on Liverpool’s sole silver lining from a disappointing campaign Liverpool legend Michael Owen looks back on a season to forget for Arne Slot’s side
Sports Illustrated · May 15 Liverpool Player Ratings vs. Aston Villa: Doomsday Scenario Looms Aston Villa’s second-half onslaught left Liverpool licking their wounds in a dismal Friday night showing.
FourFourTwo · May 4 ‘I showed Michael Owen a photo that proved I never fouled him at the 2002 World Cup. He signed it and wrote, ‘You definitely touched me’ along with a smiley face’ Mauricio Pochettino relitigates fiery England vs Argentina clash The Three Lions claimed a narrow win over Argentina in Japan 24 years ago
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Luke Littler joins forces with darts rival to buy a racehorse Luke Littler has invested in a racehorse alongside one of his main rivals on the darts circuit
Sports Illustrated · Apr 14 How Rio Ngumoha Compares to Liverpool’s Best Ever Wonderkids Rio Ngumoha has made an immediate impression on Liverpool supporters.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 15 The 11 Youngest Goalscorers in Premier League History Experienced old heads are sometimes undone by a generation yet to finish their education.
Evening Standard · Jan 7 Manchester United star 'one of the happiest people around' after Ruben Amorim sacking Young midfielder was made an outcast under sacked head coach
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025 Georginio Rutter nets late leveller as Brighton rescue point against West Ham Brighton 1-1 West Ham: England World Cup hopeful Jarrod Bowen scored an incredible goal with what was essentially a tackle before Rutter’s equaliser
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025 Surely you bite your lip – Michael Owen criticises Mohamed Salah outburst Salah claimed he had been ‘thrown under the bus’ in an explosive interview after Liverpool’s draw with Leeds.
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025 Michael Owen blasts Mohamed Salah for going public with Liverpool gripes Owen left Liverpool on unsavoury terms in 2004 but can’t condone Mohamed Salah’s actions
FourFourTwo · Dec 4, 2025 Diogo Jota: Forever a champion Diogo Jota’s final act as a Liverpool player was to pose with the Premier League trophy in May – his tragic death devastated the football world, but as FourFourTwo remembers the Portuguese on what would have been his 29th birthday, his achievements at Anfield and beyond will never be forgotten