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Argentina is two wins away from back-to-back World Cup titles, and Lionel Messi is two wins away from silencing every debate that's ever been had about the greatest of all time. But Saturday's three to one win over Switzerland wasn't a one-man show — Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez reminded the world that this squad runs deep, with Lisandro Martinez anchoring the backline and featuring in five of Argentina's six matches. The semi-final against England is set, and the stakes could not be higher.
Speaking of that semi-final, England punched their ticket through extra time against Norway, with Jude Bellingham delivering a brace to send the Three Lions through. For the first time in World Cup history, all four semi-finalists are ranked among the tournament's elite, with Spain set to face France in the other clash. It's the bracket everyone wanted, and the football world is locked in.
Shifting to the Octagon, Conor McGregor's comeback story took another painful turn at UFC three twenty nine, as injury once again derailed what had the makings of a genuine redemption arc. McGregor had shown up looking sharper and more focused this week, but his body had other plans, leaving fans wondering if the window has finally closed for good.
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