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Tuchel Orchestrated England's Shameful Downfall. Diego's Spirit and Another Messi Miracle

Global media reactions to Argentina's 2-1 victory over England in the second semi-final of the FIFA World Cup.
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BBC Sport: “And so, England's World Cup dreams evaporated. The years of suffering for English football will now extend beyond 60, but the late collapse and semi-final loss to Argentina might just be the most painful blow of all.”

The Guardian: “While England retreated, Argentina's number ten had not yet played his final card on the biggest stage. Lionel Messi's irresistible force once again tipped the scales in Argentina's favor. For England, it's just disappointment, yet again.”

The Telegraph: “England's agony continues. What Tuchel did, even Southgate didn't. He forced his team to play defensively.”

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Sky Sports: “Well-known shortcomings cost England a place in the final. Tuchel's decisions backfired.”

La Nacion: “The match of the century. Messi, captain of a brave Argentine heart. The national team once again moved the entire country. In a historic clash, they eliminated England and dream of another title.”

Olé: “Heroes. Goodbye England. Argentina played a match that will be remembered in all World Cups, regardless of what happens on Sunday.”

El Gráfico: “Don't cry for me, England: Argentina staged a spectacular comeback and advanced to the World Cup final against Spain.”

Mundo Deportivo: “A new golden chapter has just been written in football history. The Spanish national team will face Messi and a tenacious and intense Argentina.”

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Marca: “What a disgrace, Tuchel. We will have a final between Spain and the best national team in the world, unless La Roja proves otherwise.”

The Athletic: “Thomas Tuchel is responsible for orchestrating England's shameful downfall. Harry Kane and the English national team failed at the most crucial moment.”

L'Équipe: “Heroic Argentina! Another comeback and another final.”

RMC Sport: “Stunning Argentinians, full of verve, have reached the final once again.”

Gazzetta dello Sport: “Argentina, Diego's spirit and another Messi miracle. Defenders mark him, press him, and what does he do? Exactly what Diego did when the Germans surrounded him in the 1986 final: he sets up others to score.”

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Bild: “All of England blames Tuchel.”

Kicker: “Argentina ultimately deserved the victory. Tuchel's mission failed.”

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