Felipe Cárdenas

The Atlanta Police Department says it will “enhance” its “citywide public safety and security posture” ahead of England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday. There is a long-standing historical tension between the two countries, stemming from the 1982 Falklands War, and videos have already circulated online of England and Argentina supporters clashing in Miami — where England played its World Cup quarter-final against Norway — over the weekend. And for arguably the most high-risk match at the World Cup, the APD is stepping up its efforts to ensure it passes without issue. More from @Dan_Sheldon_ 🔗 nyti.ms/3RhFJJQ

Remember Paul the Octopus? A World Cup legend revisited * death threats from Argentina * huge “transfer bid” from Russian bookie * a symbol of western decadence and decay, said Iran’s president * were there two Pauls? * and where has his monument gone? nytimes.com/athletic/74318…

"NYCFC Coffee Break Live - World Cup Edition" coming up later this morn. Matty Lawrence & I will be joined by the great Felipe Cardenas of The Athletic as we break down all parts of a wild World Cup. 11am ET 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=fzT3yZ… #WorldCup #USMNT #Argentina #England #Spain #France

Argentina have millions of fans a across the globe. Today, the national team is backed by bulletproof support back home. Argentina can also be universally despised. But no other team in the world embraces its polarization like Argentina. They feed off it.

Tuchel's double half-time substitution really didn't work and he spent the rest of the game making further changes to fix things. The crucial boost was the sheer energy of Rogers and Spence. Anderson's role changed three times! ⬇️ nytimes.com/athletic/74396…

The thing is... the legacy of this 48-team World Cup will not be about multiple cinderella stories. The construct of this tournament was built for the four best teams to be alive at the end.

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@FelipeCar great shift on the TFS Podcast! 👏👏 You did the American accent contingent proud 😂

My greatest achievement

"What could have been, had he been available for the Champions League final..." 👀🔴🏆 After his latest goal, Mikel Merino has cemented his status as a World Cup super sub - and a hero for Spain 🇪🇸 @acjimbo & @FelipeCar discuss his remarkable record for his country 👇

The Breel Embolo incident isn’t about stamping out diving. It’s about punishing diving. Deception will always be part of the sport.

A rare first for Lionel Messi on Wednesday. Argentina's maestro will face England for the first time in his career — with a place in the World Cup final on the line.

Switzerland coach Murat Yakin on Embolo's red card: "We were punished because of a rule that is completely unacceptable. I don't understand. It is painful we were eliminated that way." #Argentina | #Switzerland

So, VAR steps in to give Embolo a second yellow because the referee made the wrong decision in the first place to book Paredes? If it was just a foul, not a yellow, it’s not reviewable. Pure insanity. Game’s gone. Less VAR man. For the love of god

I mean, he took a a dive.

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Morgan Rogers’ shot had plenty of pace on it, some top spin too. But Ørjan Nyland has to do better there. He completely misjudged it. Huge error.

For the benefit of those who haven’t seen the review of the ball hitting the camera cable before England’s equaliser on Fox Sports…

Spain set up a semi-final showdown with France with a late win over Belgium, and Harry Kane talks about his golf game with… President Donald Trump. @FelipeCar brings you the daily World Cup briefing, from The Athletic. Sponsored by @amazon Prime

South Africa international Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, the South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) has said. SAFPU – which is recognised by FIFPRO, the global union for professional soccer players — said it was “devastated by the untimely passing” of the midfielder, who appeared in three of his nation’s matches at this summer’s World Cup. Sources confirmed the news to The Athletic. @LeonImber and @Simon_Hughes__