Argentina goalkeeper who noted the momentum shift when England switched to a defensive approach in the 2026 World Cup semi-final.
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Daily Guide
… Speaking after the final warm‑up match against Borussia Monchengladbach, Emery explained the absence of Konsa, Emiliano Martinez and Ollie Watkins, saying: “They are joining us after this match.” The post Arsenal Agree £50m-plus Deal To Sign Villa’s Konsa appeared first on DailyG …
Arsenal Agree £50m-plus Deal To Sign Villa’s KonsaThe Chronicle
… Speaking after the final warm‑up match against Borussia Monchengladbach, Emery explained the absence of Konsa, Emiliano Martinez and Ollie Watkins, saying: “They are joining us after this match.” Credit: bbc The post Arsenal agree £50m-plus deal to sign Villa’s Konsa appeared fir …
Arsenal agree £50m-plus deal to sign Villa’s KonsaJoy Online
… After tricking his way inside Alexis Mac Allister in ‘Magic City’, Lopes Cabral opulently curled the ball into Emiliano Martinez’s top corner to make it 2-2 in an extra-time thriller in the Round of 32. …
Cape Verde’s Lopes Cabral’s goal wins Goal of the Tournament at 2026 World CupDaily Guide
… Torres was the hero for Spain when he collected substitute Nico Williams’ header to beat Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez with a powerful shot from close range after 106 minutes. …
Spain Hailed As Worthy World Cup ChampionsThe Chronicle
… Emiliano Martinez Even Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez admitted there was a change in momentum after the opening goal as England sat back and looked to defend. …
Tuchel’s defensive tactics cost EnglandThe Chronicle
… Emiliano Martinez Even Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez admitted there was a change in momentum after the opening goal as England sat back and looked to defend. …
Tuchel’s defensive tactics cost EnglandJoy Online
… They were indebted to Emiliano Martinez for staying ahead. Breel Embolo escaped Lisandro Martinez’s handcuffs and raced through on goal, only for the goalkeeper to race from his line and avert the danger. …
Argentina sink Switzerland to set up England semiJoy Online
… Centre midfielder Deroy Duarte found himself in space in the penalty area and the Ludogorets man did not hesitate, finishing precisely through Lisandro Martinez’s legs and past Emiliano Martinez to draw Cabo Verde level with the reigning champions. …
Argentina survive Cabo Verde scare to book Egypt dateJoy Online
… Before Messi’s second, Austria – managed by former Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick – had a chance to make it 1-1, but Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez pushed away a powerful free-kick from Marcel Sabitzer. …
2026 World Cup: Messi scores twice as Argentina beat AustriaArsenal have agreed a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, an England international who will have a medical before completing his move to Emirates Stadium. The 28-year-old, who joined Villa in July 2019, has made 286 appearances over the past seven seasons.
20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Arsenal have agreed a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, an England international who will have a medical before completing his move to Emirates Stadium. The 28-year-old, who joined Villa in July 2019, has made 286 appearances over the past seven seasons.
20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Arsenal have agreed a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, who is set to have a medical before completing his move to Emirates Stadium.
20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Sidny Lopes Cabral's goal for Cape Verde against Argentina in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been voted the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament. The Cabo Verdean player's curled strike from inside the box made it 2–2 in extra time and beat goals from Uzbekistan's Eldor Shomurodov and Haiti's Wilson Isidor for the honour.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in extra time. Spain's second men's World Cup title was widely praised as a fitting reward for their technically superior performance, in which they dominated possession at 65 per cent and registered 20 shots including 11 on target.
21 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 115th minute after Argentina's Enzo Fernández was sent off in the second half. Spain's triumph, their second world title after 2010, was marked by their defensive strength as they conceded just one goal throughout the tournament.
20 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring in the 106th minute. The victory gave Spain their second World Cup title and first since 2010, with Argentina finishing the match down to 10 men after Enzo Fernández's red card.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
England led 1-0 against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final but manager Thomas Tuchel switched to a defensive approach; Argentina scored twice in the final minutes through Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez to eliminate England. England had only 12% possession after taking the lead and introduced defenders rather than forwards.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
England led 1-0 against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final but conceded two goals in the 85th and 92nd minutes after manager Thomas Tuchel switched to a defensive approach, with the team holding only 12% possession after taking the lead. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez noted the momentum shift as England brought on defensive players rather than pushing forward.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time as Argentina defeated Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. Argentina will face England in the semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina defeated Cabo Verde 2–1 in extra time in a FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Miami to advance to the Round of 16, where they will face Egypt. Lionel Messi scored once and assisted on the winning goal, an own goal by Diney Borges from a Messi corner.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria to reach 18 World Cup goals, breaking Miroslav Klose's previous record of 16, as Argentina advanced to the last 32 of the 2026 tournament. Messi now has five goals in two matches, having scored a hat-trick in Argentina's opening 3-0 victory over Algeria.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →