People give Micah Richards a hard time as a pundit but he was absolutely spot on with his post-match analysis tonight. On the other hand, Joe Hart was an absolute embarrassment talking about effort as a “former professional with a microphone”. Absolute PE teacher type drivel.

One thing I'll say as a neutral - for years and years people complained about Gareth Southgate not having a killer edge and not being able to set up tactically to finish games off. Well… Thomas Tuchel did the exact same thing tonight. #ENGARG | #FIFAWorldCup

This is art.

Sorry for the silly question, as I'm not much of a sports fan. Does this mean it's not coming home?

Well that was lovely wasn't it? #Speirgorm

Christian Bassedas, Carlos Daniel Cordone, Fabricio Coloccini, Jonás Gutiérrez, Facundo Ferreyra, Federico Fernández and…. Agustín Magaldi (pictured) absolutely loved that. #ENGARG | #FIFAWorldCup | #NUFC

Some excellent news this morning as multiple sources reporting that Ben Bobzien is set to sign for Dynamo following his loan deal from Mainz last season. Bobzien was integral in keeping Dynamo in the division last season. #SGD1953 | #2Bundesliga

I should really go to bed.

SPAIN ARE HEADING TO THE #FIFAWORLDCUP FINAL FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2010! 🇪🇸

From the start I’ve predicted France to win it. Can only imagine the abject disappointment their fans are feeling right now. Failing to turn up in their biggest game in four years must sting. Spain going about their business just like they did in 2010… quality all over. #FRAESP | #FIFAWorldCup

This is an extraordinary performance by Spain. Completely tied up the best attacking team at this World Cup and then gone forward and repeatedly punched them in the face. It’s been the footballing version of peak Floyd Mayweather. A total masterclass.

France have either been very poor, or Spain have been very good. Maybe a bit of both. Mbappe has been almost non-existent. #FraEsp #WorldCup

Game over. #FRAESP | #FIFAWorldCup

Spain defending superbly well here. France look like they haven’t a clue how to break them down. #FRAESP | #FIFAWorldCup

This referee is desperately poor. Doesn’t seem to have a grip on even the smallest infractions. Everything looks to be a drama. #FRAESP | #FIFAWorldCup

France have been spectacular at this tournament by my word, they look desperately poor here. Combined with the injury to Saliba and the goal conceded, they look absolutely rattled. #FRAESP | #FIFAWorldCup

Everything going wrong for France.

Now that’s a quality penalty. Mikel Oyarzabal with a perfect spot kick. #FRAESP | #FIFAWorldCup

These are the mouth watering clashes that we live for. I honestly think that the winner of the World Cup will be one of these. Spain are capable but France are truly terrifying! #FraEsp #WC26

The most exciting footballer on the planet… unfortunately, Lee Dixon will be commentating on him tonight. #FRAESP | #FIFAWorldCup

Dynamo Dresden have confirmed the signing of centre back Till Neininger on loan from VfLWolfsburg. dynamo-dresden.de/aktuelles/ne... #SGD1953 | #2Bundesliga

Great to see my friend Nicole from Zwickau has sent me another round of stickers (Serie 2/5) for the Dynamo’s Ultras 25th Anniversary sticker album. #SGD1953 | #2Bundesliga

Spending the morning prepping for my honeymoon in September. If anyone has any recommendations for #Taormina or anywhere else in #Sicily, please drop me a line. @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social

For the first time in ages, been through Lisnagunogue and it seems Causeway Coast and Glens Council have anglicised the name even further to Lisnagunagh on the welcome signs. Really, really disappointing. #Speirgorm

Mortons does the greatest fish and chips ever and I’ll hear no different. #Speirgorm

A26 Mildred is roasting in the sun today. But on the plus side, she still came over for a pet. A reminder that she’s at the Tannaghmore services between Ballymena and Antrim. #Speirgorm

Spent the last hour paying off all the vendors for our wedding.

The ‘tip-off' given to far-right groups all over the North allowed them to mobilise hundreds to ‘thwart’ the action the PSNI were supposedly gearing up to take in Moygashel. PSNI knew the 'mosque' was going on the bonfire and prevaricated rather than acting in a timely and decisive manner. [1/n]

The lack of action from the PSNI on the Moygashel bonfire before it was set alight earlier is astounding yet not surprising. The replica of the mosque should have been immediately taken down as soon as reports came out about it. Once again, they’ve dragged their feet. #Speirgorm

Today was a PERFECT day to get all of mine football shirts out to dry in the sunshine. #NUFC | #SGD1953

And we’re off! It’s BBQ season.

Multiple sources reporting that Dynamo are close to signing 24 year old winger Vladimir Lučić from Red Star Belgrade (Crvena zvezda). #SGD1953 | #2Bundesliga

Dynamo Dresden have released their away kit for the 2026/2027 season. The latest effort from Jako features a homage to the 1960s and 70s architecture of the city of Dresden. dynamo-dresden.de/aktuelles/ne... #SGD1953 | #2Bundesliga

FRANCE ARE ADVANCING TO THE SEMIS! 🇫🇷 France have taken down Morocco to book their spot as the first semifinalist of the 2026 #FIFAWorldCup!

POLL: If France go on and win this tournament, would they be considered as one of the greatest teams ever to win a World Cup? Answers on a postcard please. #FRAMAR | #FIFAWorldCup

Morocco haven’t laid a glove on France here. Game over. #FRAMAR

Ousmane Dembélé finishes it off as a contest. Morocco have been desperately poor. Once again they’ve shown real quality on the world stage but they simply haven’t turned up at all tonight. #FRAMAR | #FIFAWorldCup

Mbappe is on another level. Good lord.

He’s inevitable isn’t he? Take a bow Kylian Mbappé. #FRAMAR | #FIFAWorldCup

Morocco have to improve second half otherwise France will win this very comfortably. #FRAMAR | #FIFAWorldCup

Does anyone know what the etiquette is for going out and shouting at your neighbours for trimming their hedges at ten at night? Seriously man, it’s nearly bedtime.

Norways B-team created more against France than Morocco so far. The first half has been a very unsatisfactory watch. #FRAMAR

Five minutes added on? Has the fourth official heard of the concept that is time? #FRAMAR | #FIFAWorldCup

Is Ally McCoist drunk?

Not sure what Jon Champion and Ally McCoist are on about saying that this game has been a ‘grind for the French’. They’ve been completely dominant and Morocco have created absolutely nothing. On another day if could have been two or even three nil? #FRAMAR | #FIFAWorldCup

Terrible penalty but you can’t make someone wait 3 minutes to take the pen in the first place. VAR nonsense as always.

That’s the most blatant penalty you’ll see at this tournament. God knows why VAR is checking that. It’s a poor penalty but ridiculous that Mbappé had to wait that long to take it. #FRAMAR | #FIFAWorldCup

Excellent start by France. Once again, pulling absolutely no punches whatsoever. #FRAMAR | #FIFAWorldCup

This will be a lot closer than expected. Arguably the two best teams at this World Cup so far? #FRAMAR | #FIFAWorldCup