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One of football's most fierce and venomous rivalries will be reignited when England face Argentina in a World Cup semi-final that will mark the two great enemies of football's first clash in more than two decades.The Three Lions' heated showdown with Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday will mark the next instalment of a saga that extends far beyond the football pitch. Remarkably, it will also represent the first occasion Lionel Messi - the world's best player and arguably the greatest of all time - has ever faced England.It's…

Patrick Spencer, the MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, is a accused of placing his hands on two women's breasts without consent, jurors at Southwark Crown Court heard16:47, 13 Jul 2026Updated 16:48, 13 Jul 2026Patrick Spencer MP arriving at Southwark Crown Court (Image: James Veysey/Shutterstock)An MP has been accused of groping the breasts of two women at London’s Groucho club after reportedly pestering them to have a drink with him, a court has heard.Patrick Spencer, the MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, is…

EXCLUSIVE: Labour's candidate to succeed Andy Burnham in Greater Manchester, Bev Craig, warned Nigel Farage's chaos-hit Reform performed well at May’s local elections15:34, 13 Jul 2026Updated 15:42, 13 Jul 2026Bev Craig speaks about the threat of Reform in ManchesterReform’s threat in Manchester must be taken seriously despite claims Nigel Farage’s party is diverting attention to his Clacton by-election fight, Bev Craig has warned.Labour's candidate to succeed Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester Mayor warned the right-wing…

Rob Dieperink has died aged 38 after the Dutch referee was stood down from going to the 2026 World Cup as the cause of death remains unknown15:39, 13 Jul 2026Updated 15:40, 13 Jul 2026FIFA referee Rob Dieperink has died suddenly, aged 38.The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) have been left 'shocked and deeply saddened' by the death of referee Rob Dieperink. Dutch outlets on Monday reported that the 38-year-old had died suddenly, just weeks after FIFA removed him from their list of officials for the World Cup despite charges…