At the end, Argentina and Lionel Messi, this tournament’s apparent team of destiny, rode the waves past England and into the World Cup final.

Someone isn’t taking their World Cup collapse well. 

MIKE KEEGAN IN ATLANTA: The Three Lions boss has come in for heavy criticism after his side conceded twice late on to go out of the World Cup to old rivals Argentina in Atlanta.

Argentinian players unfurled a banner reading ‘The Falklands are Argentinian’ after they knocked England out of the World Cup 2-1 in a nail-biting semi final clash. 

Matt Freese revealed the toll of the harsh backlash he faced after his costly World Cup mistake against Belgium that effectively ended the United States’ Round of 16 hopes.

England and Argentina continued to clash after the full-time whistle when Jude Bellingham appeared to slap full-back Valentin Barco

Richards, 38, wrote an emotional post on Instagram shortly after the BBC programme ended. He had been working as a pundit for the BBC’s broadcast of the match live from Atlanta.

Midfielder Elliot Anderson was repeatedly fouled and eventually bit back, earning himself a yellow card – and it’s here where Paredes launched his cynical scheme.

Andoni Iraola is getting his first look at his new Liverpool squad after the Reds returned to pre-season and transfer talks continue to intensify

Chelsea have held ‘initial talks’ to sign France World Cup star Manu Kone ahead of Manchester United, according to reports in Italy.

England and Argentina fans were arrested following their semi-final clash as alleged fights broke out outside Atlanta Stadium after the Three Lions’ heartbreaking 2-1 defeat

Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martinez hit back at Gary Neville after Argentina’s 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final.

Leandro Trossard has left Premier League champions Arsenal for Turkish side Besiktas; the Belgian made 174 times for the Gunners, scoring 36 goals; Arsenal have been looking at improving their left-wing area with Morgan Rogers, Bradley Barcola and Christos Tzolis linked as options

Cristian Romero has had a swipe at Gary Neville, who had previously questioned the Argentina defender and his international team-mate Lisandro Martinez ahead of facing England

BBC Sport looks at Lionel Messi’s masterclass on the right wing to knock England out of the World Cup.

England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heartbreaking semi-final defeat. Did boss Thomas Tuchel’s “negative” tactics cost them a place in the World Cup final?

The centre back was seen saying: ‘My back is gone, my back is gone’ as he was withdrawn in the second half, and, according to reports in France, could now miss a number of months.

The Premier League is ruthless!

Lamine Yamal’s £9.5 home in Barcelona was targeted by burglars hours after his victory with Spain over France in their World Cup semi-final, with police opening an investigation into the attempt. 

Daily Mail Sport’s Chief Football Reporter CRAIG HOPE was at Atlanta Stadium to give his verdict on the England players, and you can make your judgments too with our ratings tool.

Argentina face punishment from FIFA after celebrating with a banner referencing the Falkland Islands following the 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final.

England are battling Argentina in a World Cup semi-final and the Three Lions have already had one superstar booked and walking a tightrope to try and avoid suspension

Lionel Messi has hit back at suggestions of FIFA showing favouritism towards Argentina after their World Cup semi-final win over England.

Mabbutt, 64, required treatment for a ‘big blood clot in his calf’, former team-mate and friend Micky Hazard said on Facebook.

Argentina’s own President was forced to distance himself from Victoria Villarruel’s outlandish claims

The fan was surrounded by England supporters at Piccadilly Circus on Wednesday night

FIFA has said the show, featuring artists such as Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber, will last 11 minutes at MetLife Stadium on Sunday – but the break itself could be more than half an hour.

Bellingham has scored six goals so far at the World Cup, including two in England’s last match

Arsenal have made their position clear 🔴 #AFC

The Newcastle United defender is currently starring for England at the World Cup

Nottingham Forest are set to sign Austrian midfielder Xaver Schlager on a free transfer following his departure from RB Leipzig.

The versatile Spurs full-back could be set to leave Tottenham this summer following his World Cup heroics for Thomas Tuchel’s England

I will be haunted by the last half an hour of England’s World Cup semi-final for years

Minute-by-minute report: Dramatic late double gives holders 2-1 victory over England in Atlanta

From the ‘Hand of God’, Beckham’s red card and ‘the theft of the century’, an often bitter rivalry has existed between England and Argentina. | ITV National News

England World Cup winner and Man Utd legend Nobby Stiles’ death was contributed to by a brain condition caused by repeatedly heading a football, a coroner has ruled

England are set to face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final at 8pm UK time on Wednesday, but there are thunderstorm fears following a forecast

Thousands of supporters are expected to descend on the area nicknamed “England Square” hoping to see the team reach its first World Cup final in 60 years

The Three Lions are just 90 minutes away from a first World Cup final since 1966

Victoria Villarruel, Argentine Vice President, has been called out by her own people after she suggested her nation could ‘claim what’s ours’ by winning tonight’s World Cup game against England

England will face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday… here’s five stats you should know ahead of kick-off

A Three Lions supporter will be in attendance for tonight’s showdown in Atlanta

Diego Maradona quipped the goal was “a little with the head of Maradona, a little with the hand of God” and then scored one of his greatest goals as Argentina won 2-1 in the Azteca.

One of football’s fiercest rivalries is renewed as Spain await the winners

Can football’s fiercest rivalry ever escape politics? England are one game from the World Cup final. Standing in their way: holders Argentina and decades of history.

Three Lions could reach first World Cup final since 1966

Patrick Vieira has left ITV’s World Cup coverage with immediate effect following France’s elimination from the tournament, with host Mark Pougatch thanking him for his contributions

England will have the chance to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 when Thomas Tuchel’s side face reigning champions Argentina in Atlanta for a grudge match 21 years in the making

‘Against the English, it’s always something more,’ Victoria Villarruel declared

‘No other country in the world would be taking down its own national flag,’ Suella Braverman declared