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Thomas Tuchel has more insights to share. His message is clear: seize the day.
“We need to connect to our identity, connect to what makes us strong, be on the front foot and be brave. It’s the quarter-final and the brave will have the luck on their side. We cannot have any regrets when we play a quarter-final. We have to go for it. This is the most important thing.”
Reminder of the kick-off times for the two quarter-finals happening later today or tomorrow morning, depending on your location.
⚽️ England vs. Norway: 5pm EDT / 10pm BST / 7am AEST ⚽️ Argentina vs. Switzerland: 8pm local time / 2am BST / 11am AEST
Emma Hayes emphasizes that England must respect Norway’s collective strength and unity rather than solely focusing on individual players.
Is this the end of Belgium’s golden generation? Jeff Rueter seems to think so, and many would concur.
Spain’s manager, Luis de la Fuente, has “I played all right, to be honest,” for the upcoming semi-final clash with France. We share those expectations, Luis. Jeff Rueter has the post-match comments from De La Fuente and Belgian coach Rudi Garcia.
David Hytner reports latest developments from the England camp, noting Thomas Tuchel’s extensive history with Erling Haaland.
As we approach the England vs. Norway match, let’s focus on a noteworthy moment. England captain Harry Kane has confirmed he once played golf with U.S. President Donald Trump, calling the experience “He invited me to play when I was down in Palm Beach. So yeah, when the president invites you somewhere… “It was a pretty surreal experience just to meet him and obviously play golf with him. His golf is pretty good, to be honest,” and complimenting Trump’s golfing skills.
Earlier this week, Trump mentioned to reporters that he enjoyed a round of golf with Kane, referring to the England striker as a great player and golfer.
Speaking in Miami on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, Kane confirmed the game happened in Palm Beach, Florida, around 18 months ago.
“I hope I can play as well as him when I’m his age. So yeah, unique experience and I was just grateful he invited me down to play.“ Trump had complimented the Bayern Munich forward on his Truth Social platform following England’s 3-2 last-16 victory over Mexico, writing: “Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player!!!“The following day, Trump revealed the pair had played golf together. “I think Kane is a great player,” Kane remarked. “He invited me to play when I was down in Palm Beach. So yeah, when the president invites you somewhere…
“I played golf with him and I like him a lot. He’s a good golfer. He’s really great.” Kane continued. “I hope I can play as well as him when I’m his age. So yeah, unique experience and I was just grateful he invited me down to play.”
Trump praised the Bayern Munich forward on his Truth Social platform after England’s 3-2 victory over Mexico in the last-16, stating, “Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player!!!” The next day, Trump disclosed that they had played golf together.
“I think Kane is a great player,” Trump commented. “I played golf with him and I like him a lot. He’s a good golfer. He’s really great.”
Now, let’s recap Spain’s 2-1 victory over Belgium. Sid Lowe reported from Los Angeles as Mikel Merino scored another late winner for his team.
Among the remaining teams, one of France, Spain, England, Norway, Argentina, or Switzerland will emerge as the World Cup champion. Did anyone foresee this outcome when the tournament commenced? It’s quite thrilling for the half-dozen teams still in contention, and by this time tomorrow, the number will dwindle from six to four. Exciting times ahead! The action kicks off this evening with the highly anticipated match between Harry Kane’s England and Erling Haaland’s Norway in Miami, followed by the holders Argentina facing Switzerland in Kansas City. The buildup to these matches and reactions to Spain’s recent win over Belgium starts right here. It’s clear we are at the crucial stage of the tournament. Let’s get started!
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