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The World Cup semifinal is set, and it's the one everyone wanted. Argentina face England on Wednesday, with Lionel Messi squaring up against Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham in what promises to be an absolute spectacle. Two of the sport's heavyweight nations, one ticket to the final — the stakes don't get bigger than this.
Meanwhile in the transfer window, Arsenal have moved on from Leandro Trossard, sending the thirty-one-year-old Belgium forward to Turkish giants Besiktas on a three-year deal worth eighteen million euros. The fee gets paid across six instalments over the life of the contract, and there's an option for a fourth year baked in. Arsenal clearly felt it was time to move the veteran on as they reshape their squad.
And over at Tottenham, the Cristian Romero situation is building real momentum. The Argentine centre-back is increasingly expected to leave north London this summer, with Barcelona's interest now sharpening into something much more serious. Spurs face a defining decision — hold their best defender or cash in before the window slams shut. Either way, something's got to give.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
