Walked for 47% of the World Cup – the evolution of Messi
Lionel Messi is looking to beat England and reach a third World Cup final with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at the evolution of one of the game's all-time greats.
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Man Utd sign £48m Santos and close in on Tielemans
Manchester United sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea and are in advanced talks with Aston Villa for Youri Tielemans.
‘We have another level we can reach’ – Kane defends frustrated Tuchel
Captain Harry Kane says England "have another level we can reach" as they bid to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966.
‘He has dragged them through all tournament’ – England player ratings
BBC Sport's England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the Three Lions beat Norway to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
Merino the unlikely hero again – as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show
Mikel Merino came off the bench to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals - but Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his moment to truly shine.
France cruise into semi-finals – could this be the best Les Bleus ever?
World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.
France’s superstars are beatable – and these are their weaknesses
France are the overwhelming favourites to win the World Cup. BBC Sport asks some of its reporters in America what they think?
London City sign Ballon d’Or winner Putellas
London City Lionesses sign two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas on a three-year deal in one of the biggest scoops in women's football history.
Russia could compete at LA 2028 Olympics
Russian athletes could be allowed to compete for their country at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted their suspension.
