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The trial examining Diego Maradona's 2020 death has been suspended for one week after medical test results were apparently mixed up with those of his late father, forcing courts to order retrieval of authentic records.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has praised the national football team's exceptional unity and character ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina, offering a moment of national pride amid domestic political turbulence.
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Argentine citizens have thrown their backing behind national World Cup players who unfurled a banner asserting sovereignty over the Falkland Islands following their semi-final triumph over England, while Britain presses FIFA to investigate.
Thomas Tuchel acknowledged England grew too cautious after taking the lead against Argentina in their World Cup semi-final, but maintained he has no regrets over his tactical approach in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat in Atlanta.
Argentina's war veterans federation has appealed to supporters to focus solely on football during Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against England, urging them not to use the match to advance territorial claims over the Malvinas Islands.
England's squad has closed ranks ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina, with players praising manager Thomas Tuchel's ability to foster unity despite external media scrutiny following their quarter-final victory over Norway.
Lionel Messi, aged 39, leads Argentina's World Cup campaign with eight goals, level with Kylian Mbappé. The Argentine legend aims for a second title while rewriting multiple tournament records.