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England are heading to the World Cup semi-finals after a dramatic two-one extra-time victory over Norway in Miami. Kristoffer Ajer came agonizingly close to forcing a shootout, rattling the crossbar with a close-range header deep in extra time, but England held on and now face Argentina in what promises to be one of the most loaded semi-finals in tournament history.
Speaking of that semi-final, the buildup is already electric. England versus Argentina carries decades of weight — the Hand of God, Beckham's red card, moments that live beyond the sport itself. Wednesday's clash in the knockout rounds adds another chapter to a rivalry that never needs any introduction, and the footballing world is already watching.
Away from the pitch, Conor McGregor's long-awaited comeback at UFC three twenty nine lasted all of about thirty seconds before a knee injury ended his night before it ever really began. Social media erupted immediately, with reactions ranging from disbelief to frustration, as the sport's biggest draw once again found himself leaving on the wrong terms. The questions about what's next for McGregor are only getting louder.
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