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‘When you don’t win, you have to take blame’: Mbappe after France’s semifinal exit to Spain
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain consign France to death by disruption
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Kylian Mbappe takes aim at tactics after ‘sloppy’ France crash out to Spain
Kylian Mbappe openly admitted France’s World Cup semifinal defeat was a comprehensive failure. He pointed to tactical issues and a lack of effective pressing against Spain’s midfield. Mbappe also criticized the team’s technical execution and poor first touches after regaining possession. Youngster Rayan Cherki echoed these sentiments, stating France lacked everything on the field. As…
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India ends England’s 12-year home stronghold at Edgbaston with six-wicket win
India defeated England by six wickets at Edgbaston on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. England’s strong start faltered after reaching sixty-one without loss. Axar Patel’s four wickets helped restrict England to two hundred fifty-eight runs. Shubman Gill scored eighty runs, and Axar Patel added fifty-seven not out. India achieved the target with twenty-eight deliveries remaining in…
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Rodri: Spain’s omnipresent all-action hero — the mastermind who dismantled France
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Road to South Africa up and running: Washington, Axar deliver with bat and ball at Edgbaston
Axar Patel and Washington Sundar rescued India from 160/4 with an unbeaten 102-run stand to seal a six-wicket win over England in the first ODI at Edgbaston. The partnership not only ended India’s winless run in the UK but also highlighted Gautam Gambhir’s evolving batting blueprint ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
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Did referee rob France of a World Cup final spot? Deschamps questions after Spain defeat
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England recall Brydon Carse for final two ODIs against India after defeat at Edgbaston
Brydon Carse has rejoined England’s ODI squad after recovering from his injuries. India ended England’s long winning streak at Edgbaston with a six-wicket victory. Joe Root scored seventy-six runs, and Liam Dawson added sixty-eight for England. Shubman Gill made eighty runs, retiring hurt, while Axar Patel took four wickets. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar secured…
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‘You had one job’: Bizarre referee mistake leaves France vs Spain World Cup semi-final in awkward pause
Spain’s 2-0 World Cup semi-final victory over France featured an unexpected early refereeing moment when Iván Barton briefly stopped play after forgetting his vanishing spray. The bizarre incident went viral on social media, but it was later overshadowed by controversial decisions, including a penalty and an overturned free-kick. Barton’s officiating became a major talking point…
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Not VAR: Why referee overturned France’s free-kick against Spain in World Cup semi-final
Spain’s 2-0 World Cup semi-final win over France sparked confusion after referee Ivan Barton overturned a free-kick initially awarded to France. Many believed VAR had intervened, but the decision was actually changed following advice from the assistant referee, who had a clearer view of the incident. The rare correction, made before play restarted, complied fully…