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To reach a first World Cup final since 1966, England must control the game before Lionel Messi controls it for them.

Long before VAR, a disputed penalty was remembered for its fair play rather than controversy.

As Didier Deschamps prepares to bring down the curtain on his 14-year reign after Saturday's third-place playoff, the consistency also tells another story.

Battling back in a nail-biting tie, UP recorded an 8-7 win over Ahmedabad APL Pipers at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium.

Following the victory against France, Luis de la Fuente made it clear that Spain fear no one.

For Argentina, their biggest challenge will be ensuring that Lionel Messi receives the ball in areas where he can hurt England.

France's title hopes may be over, but Kylian Mbappe's pursuit of the Golden Boot remains alive.

This was not simply a 2-0 victory from Spain. It was a tactical masterclass built on control, discipline and relentless pressure.

Basic errors raised alarm bells for France, and once behind, they lost their bearings against a sensational Spain in the semis

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