Sunday sport: Dublin and Kerry face off at Croke Park, Wimbledon men's final day
One of Gaelic Football's greatest rivalries will be renewed at Croke Park.
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Rassie expected Scotland to be tougher than England, explains late Moodie withdrawal
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus, in being left satisfied by his team’s 42-28 win over Scotland at Loftus Versfeld, expected the Scottish to be tougher than the challenge presented by England.
World Cup daily: Argentina win it in extra time over Switzerland to head to last four - ESPN
Saturday was the last day of the quarterfinals as we figured out which two teams would join France and Spain in the semifinals.
Scaloni says suffering is in Argentina's DNA after extra-time win over Switzerland
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 11 : Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said their 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday was further proof that his team have grown comfortable operating in challenging situations.
Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster World Cup semifinal with England
KANSAS CITY: Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time on Saturday, setting up a mouthwatering World Cup semifinal against bitter rivals England. Fans of the South American team dominated the stands in Kansas City and were celebrating as early as the 10th minute when their hero Lionel Messi set up Alexis Mac Allister’s opener. Switzerland levelled midway through the second half through Dan Ndoye but minutes later disaster struck when Embolo was sent off after picking up a second yellow card for simulation. The match went to extra-time and Switzerland snuffed out wave after wave of attacks until Alvarez curled a breathtaking strike into the top corner in the 112th minute. Lautaro Martinez added gloss with a late third. The hard-fought victory for Lionel Scaloni’s men at the Arrowhead Stadium means the top four teams in the FIFA rankings will contest the semifinals of the 2026 tournament. Argentina are now unbeaten in their past 12 World Cup matches as they attempt to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain their World Cup crown. The South Americans swept through the group phase but struggled past minnows Cape Verde and needed a spectacular comeback against Egypt. Saturday’s game was another attritional affair against a Swiss team seeking to reach the World Cup semifinals for the first time. Argentina took the lead with their first effort on target when Liverpool midfielder Mac Allister rose between Djibril Sow and Embolo to glance a header into the far corner. Messi was the provider from a corner, taking his tally of assists across six World Cups to 10. He is also joint top of the Golden Boot standings with eight goals, level with French
Senegal fire coach Thiaw after disappointing World Cup
July 11 : Senegal fired coach Pape Bouna Thiaw on Saturday, saying their results at the World Cup necessitated a change at the helm of the team.
Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final
KANSAS CITY: Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra time on Saturday (Jul 11), setting up a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final against bitter rivals England.
Bellingham leads England past Norway to World Cup semifinals - ESPN
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jude Bellingham sent England into the World Cup semifinals with two goals as the Three Lions overturned a 1-0 deficit to seal a 2-1 extra-time win and end Norway hopes of a first-ever last four appearance in the tournament.