Many point to this as the moment the football rivalry between the two nations truly took hold. They met in the quarter-finals, a game Argentina still say was unfairly decided, arguing Geoff Hurst’s winner should have been ruled offside. Controversy went far beyond that. Argentina captain Antonio Rattin was dismissed after just 33 minutes for...

Everton have completed the signing of Danish midfielder Christian Norgaard from Arsenal on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee, with reports suggesting the move is worth around £7m. The 32-year-old joined Arsenal last year from Brentford in a £15m transfer but featured only intermittently, making 20 appearances in all competitions and just seven in...

Welcome to our Who am I? challenge. The rules are easy: each day we feature a new footballer, and your task is to identify them in as few guesses as possible. Every incorrect guess unlocks another hint. The fewer clues you need, the higher your score. Scoring three is solid; four or five is exceptional....

Before Pirlo was considered, the FIGC sounded out Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti about taking the Italy job. Mancini, 61, previously coached Italy from 2018 to 2023, winning Euro 2020 after defeating England at Wembley. He guided the Azzurri to a world-record 37-match unbeaten run but failed to reach the 2022 World Cup after a...

Ezri Konsa: Featured in every match and looked fully up to international standard. Started at centre-back and also filled in at right-back in the quarter-final win over Norway. Capped his tournament with a goal in the third-place play-off. Rating: 7 John Stones: Tuchel took a risk on him given recent fitness concerns. Began the opener,...

Jordan Pickford: Produced a sharp low stop to deny Raul Jimenez’s early diving header—crucial to avoid an early deficit in a raucous Azteca. Just before the break, he sprang acrobatically to thwart Jimenez again as Mexico hunted a 2-2 equaliser. 7 Jarell Quansah: A tough end to his night, sent off after a VAR review...

Spain midfielder Rodri described joining Barcelona as a “dream” after landing in the city to finalise his move from Manchester City. Barcelona have agreed to pay around £65m for the 30-year-old, who will sign a four-year deal with the La Liga champions. “I’m very happy to be here. The last few days have been intense,...

Tottenham have agreed to loan goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario to Juventus, with an option to make the move permanent. The 29-year-old Italy international is expected to travel to Turin to complete his return to Serie A. The deal includes a non-obligatory purchase clause worth £8.6m. Juventus turned to Vicario after their pursuit of Aston Villa’s Emiliano...

After Scotland’s exit, Scottish broadcaster Andrew Neil declared his support, external for the Three Lions — but comments from SNP MP Lara Bird last week suggest the King was right not to assume Scots would back England. Bird, who is half English, told Politics Live, external that Scots had become “really passionate” Mexico and Norway...

Chelsea are negotiating to hire acclaimed set-piece specialist Austin MacPhee from Aston Villa, but they face rival interest from other Premier League sides and clubs in the Saudi Pro League. Villa are entitled to compensation, with MacPhee’s deal believed to contain a defined release clause. The 46-year-old Scot has split his duties at Villa Park...

Matthias Jaissle has emerged as the unexpected front-runner to replace Eddie Howe as Newcastle’s head coach, bringing with him an impressive recent track record. Howe, 48, is set to depart St James’ Park after nearly five years in charge. Appointed in November 2021 following Steve Bruce, he guided the Magpies to their first domestic silverware...

Spain captain Rodri is poised to finalise a £65m switch to Barcelona in the coming days on a four-year deal. The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner has featured 298 times over seven trophy-laden seasons at City, having arrived from Atletico Madrid in 2019 for a then club-record £62.8m. Now 30, he missed most of the 2024-25...