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Argentina criticised over Falklands banner after England clash

Post author:Faz Ali
Post published:16 July 2026
Post last modified:17 July 2026

Argentina’s players have been criticised after displaying a banner referencing the Falkland Islands in the aftermath of their 2-1 World Cup semifinal win over England. The banner, held aloft on Wednesday night, translated as: “The Falkland Islands are Argentinian,” prompting immediate political reaction and renewed scrutiny over FIFA’s rules on political messaging. The Falkland Islands remain a UK overseas territory, with islanders voting overwhelmingly in 2013 to retain that status. The islands have long been a point of tension between the two nations, most notably during the 1982 conflict, when Argentinian forces invaded before being forced to surrender two months later.…

After beating England, Messi sets five new World Cup records

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:16 July 2026
Post last modified:16 July 2026

Argentina booked their place in the 2026 World Cup final with a dramatic 2–1 comeback win over England on 15 July at Atlanta Stadium, keeping their hopes of defending the title alive. They will now face Spain in Sunday’s final in what promises to be a blockbuster showdown. It was another unforgettable night for football fans, with Lionel Messi once again proving why he’s one of the greatest players of all time. The Argentina captain inspired his side to a second consecutive World Cup final, playing a decisive role as they turned the match around in the closing stages of one…

England vs Argentina: A tactical battle awaits

Post author:Faz Ali
Post published:15 July 2026
Post last modified:15 July 2026

England will face Argentina in the World Cup 2026 semi-final in Atlanta, a meeting loaded with history, jeopardy and one last hurdle between Thomas Tuchel’s side and the final. Opta’s model calls it almost a coin toss: England at 52.5% to progress versus 23.4% to win the whole thing. This is where it can be won or lost: superstar collisions, width, set‑pieces, midfield control, defensive discipline and late‑game execution. England’s Bellingham to collide with World Cup giant Jude Bellingham and Lionel Messi arrive as the defining forces of their respective campaigns. Sixteen years separate them, but both have carried enormous attacking…

Did Nigel Farage lobby Bank of England on billionaire sugar daddy’s behalf?

Post author:Ed Sykes
Post published:3 July 2026
Post last modified:4 July 2026

The standards watchdog commissioner has received a request to investigate whether Nigel Farage lobbied the Bank of England on his billionaire sugar daddy’s behalf. Racist hatemonger Farage and his Reform party have bagged massive wads of money from cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne, who lives in Thailand and has long backed the UK’s hard right. Farage in turn has acted like a crypto fanatic, promising a “crypto revolution”. But it’s Farage’s efforts at the Bank of England that have now attracted increasing scrutiny. Farage and the Bank of England ‘conversations’ As Keir Starmer has destroyed Labour and chased Reform votes, Farage and…

Heartbreak for DR Congo as Harry Kane saves England

Post author:Faz Ali
Post published:3 July 2026
Post last modified:5 July 2026

Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes as England came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta, setting up a World Cup last‑16 tie against co‑hosts Mexico and dodging what would have been a disastrous early exit. Thomas Tuchel’s team were given a genuine scare in their round‑of‑32 opener at the Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, falling behind to Brian Cipenga’s seventh‑minute strike and spending most of the night wrestling with DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi, who kept England out until Kane finally broke through. The win sends England on to Mexico City with momentum on the scoreboard if not…

Scotland just banned glue traps. So why is England trailing behind?

Post author:Antifabot
Post published:2 July 2026
Post last modified:3 July 2026

Scotland completely banned rodent glue traps on Wednesday 1 July 2026. But this stunning animal rights victory only exposes the lethal loopholes that still exist in England. Once more, we are dragging our feet on yet more animal rights laws. The Westminster cabal passed a partial ban in 2024, but it left a gaping hole. These inhumane and torturous traps remain widely available for literally pennies in independent British shops and huge online marketplaces. Glue traps — Indiscriminate cruelty I don’t know if you’ve ever seen a glue trap. They’re vile, disgusting little cardboard or plastic sheets, coated in incredibly strong…

DR Congo faces England next after historic World Cup comeback

Post author:Faz Ali
Post published:29 June 2026
Post last modified:29 June 2026

DR Congo needed nothing but a win in their final group game, or go home. By the final whistle, they had their first-ever World Cup victory, a 3-1 comeback over Uzbekistan, and a knockout clash with England locked in. Yoane Wissa, already carrying two goals into the third match day, left with two more and a performance that defined the Leopards’ night. This was tight, tense, and shaped by moments, some ruled out, some seized, some survived. But it was DR Congo’s resilience that carried them through. DR Congo brought chaos early Uzbekistan came out swinging. Inside the opening minute, Eldor…

Reform MP implies gross ‘get out of jail free’ card for abusers saying England losses to blame

Post author:Maddison Wheeldon
Post published:19 June 2026
Post last modified:19 June 2026

Sarah Pochin, Reform MP for Runcorn and Helsby, has posted a sickening video on X which implies that domestic abuse ‘just happens’ when the England team loses a game. Given that Reform has a track record of platforming and promoting abusive men, Pochin’s comments appear less like a warning and more like an attempt to explain away behaviour that has absolutely no excuse. Thankfully, critics were quick to remind her of a pretty simple fact: domestic abuse is the responsibility of the male abuser — not the performance of football players. No football result — however disappointing — gives any man…

England squad’s boots, equipment, and balls stolen before start of 2026 World Cup

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:13 June 2026
Post last modified:13 June 2026

The England national team suffered an unexpected setback before the start of their 2026 World Cup campaign after a portion of their training equipment was stolen following the squad’s arrival in Kansas City, USA. According to a report by The Guardian, special boots belonging to several players, along with official balls and other training equipment, were lost during the transport of the team’s gear to their designated headquarters in the city. Kansas City police have launched an investigation into the incident, while the authorities supervising England’s national team have initiated urgent measures to provide replacements for the missing equipment and ensure…

England — one of the top candidates for the 2026 World Cup

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:7 June 2026
Post last modified:9 June 2026

As the 2026 World Cup approaches in North America (USA, Canada, Mexico), England enters the list of serious contenders to win the title for the first time since 1966. This assessment relies on a strong combination of exceptional talent, tactical preparation under Thomas Tuchel’s leadership, a perfect qualifying record, and statistical expectations. Despite a long history of “disappointments” in the knockout stages, the English team appears more balanced and mature this time. The golden generation The English national team possesses one of the strongest squads in the world, combining experience with explosive youth: Attack: Harry Kane (Captain and historical top scorer)…

England World Cup training camp security revealed

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:28 May 2026
Post last modified:8 June 2026

England’s World Cup training camp will be subject to unprecedented security measures in the US amid growing fears of drone spying operations or sabotage attempts aimed at players and fans. The US authorities and the FA have decided to turn the squad’s camp in Kansas City into something resembling a fortified base, the Sun reported. The daily newspaper revealed that specialised “hunter-catcher” aircraft, which are anti-drone aircraft capable of shooting down any unlicensed aircraft through special nets, in addition to electronic jamming devices and advanced monitoring systems, will be deployed. England players protected by systems able to disable drones It’s alleged…

How Palmer and Foden lost Tuchel’s battle for the England number 10s

Post author:Faz Ali
Post published:22 May 2026
Post last modified:8 June 2026

Two years can feel like a lifetime in football, and none more so than for Cole Palmer and Phil Foden who were firmly at the top of the England pecking order after Euro 2024. They were winners of major individual awards, fixtures in Gareth Southgate’s big-game plans, and widely tipped to be central to England’s future. Fast forward to the present and both are conspicuously absent from Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad. The shift is stark, and it’s driven by one brutal truth: form matters more than pedigree under Tuchel. Palmer and Foden’s trajectories were once parallel. Both came through Manchester…