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Argentina finally shows Leo Messi some love, begs him not to quit national team

The galvanizing madness of Antonio Conte propels Italy past Spain

Steve McClaren illustrates the delusion of superiority that contributes to England’s failure

The most logical explanations for England’s loss to Iceland at Euro 2016

Leo Messi misses penalty in Copa America Centenario final, becomes saddest man in the history of existence

Thierry Henry tries to play it cool as he gets a ribbing for Ireland handball incident

Shakira, Peter Crouch take credit for Xherdan Shaqiri’s Euro 2016 wonder goal

Petr Cech serves as a ball boy at Wimbledon after Euro 2016 elimination

DT Exclusive: Pep Guardiola’s attempt to boost Raheem Sterling’s damaged confidence

Can I kick it? A musical guide to the Copa América

Argentina’s painful journey toward coveting the Copa América

Albania players get cash bonus, diplomatic passports for Euro 2016 showing