Daniel Matthews

DANIEL MATTHEWS IN KANSAS CITY: What a night it should be and what a glorious quirk of Messi's marathon international career, the 39-year-old has never faced England.

Here we go. Clear your calendars and stock up your fridge. Argentina vs. England in a World Cup semifinal and, for Lionel Messi, a rare first.

The 25-year-old was thrust into the center of a global storm after it emerged that the president had lobbied FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the red card.

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The 25-year-old was thrust into the center of a global storm after it emerged that the president had lobbied FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the red card.

The Manchester City striker captured the hearts of soccer fans across America as he led Norway to the quarterfinals in the nation's first World Cup appearance this century.

MORE: Lionel Messi gets his favorite referee for England vs. Argentina Erling Haaland reportedly dropped $10,000 on cowboy gear and Texas souvenirs during his first World Cup adventure in the United States.

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After five years away from the sport, McGregor made his long-awaited return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas. But the 38-year-old injured his knee in the opening seconds.

Haaland flew home after Norway's 2-1 loss against England but not before cementing his status as a superstar in the US - and splashing out on keepsakes from his travels around America.