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Lionel Messi turned back the clock in Atlanta Wednesday night, setting up two goals in the dying minutes to give Argentina a two-one semifinal win over England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Messi said the victory meant everything to the fans, and with a World Cup final against Spain on Sunday, the story is far from over.
Thomas Tuchel had a different read on the night, admitting England was far too passive after scoring first. The Three Lions had a legitimate shot at the final, but sitting back cost them dearly. Football is not coming home, and Tuchel knows his side left an opportunity on the table in what was a genuinely winnable match.
Shifting to basketball, Amar'e Stoudemire is officially headed to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the two thousand twenty six induction class. The six-time All-Star went from high school phenom to one of the most electrifying big men of his generation, and this honor puts the seal on one of the more remarkable journeys the sport has seen.
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