Barcelona Set End of World Cup as Deadline to Sign Julian Alvarez

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Barcelona Set End of World Cup as Deadline to Sign Julian Alvarez

Barcelona have given themselves until July 19 to get a definitive answer from Atletico Madrid, per Mundo Deportivo. If Atletico still refuse to negotiate once the tournament ends, Barca are prepared to walk away. Alvarez publicly requested a transfer last month, stating a Barcelona move is his "dream," but Atletico have referred all parties to his $572 million release clause.

By Adit Pujari

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Besiktas Close in on Leandro Trossard Signing

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Besiktas Close in on Leandro Trossard Signing

Besiktas are progressing toward signing Trossard from Arsenal with personal terms close to being agreed and club-to-club negotiations over the fee continuing, per reports. Arsenal have accepted a $22.2 million offer for the 31-year-old, who has one year left on his contract. Trossard has scored twice at the World Cup for Belgium, who face Paraguay or France in the quarterfinals.

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Canada Face Morocco to Open a Two-Game World Cup Round of 16 Slate

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Canada Face Morocco to Open a Two-Game World Cup Round of 16 Slate

Saturday's World Cup slate has two Round of 16 matches on US Independence Day: Canada face Morocco at NRG Stadium in Houston at 1 p.m. ET on Fox, and Paraguay take on France at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia at 5 p.m. ET on Fox after their stunning penalty win over Germany.

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Lisandro Martinez Says Lionel Messi Remains Argentina’s Fighting Standard

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Lisandro Martinez Says Lionel Messi Remains Argentina’s Fighting Standard

Martinez praised Messi after Argentina’s 3-2 win over Cabo Verde sent them into the Round of 16. “He’s the best player in history,” Martinez told ESPN, calling him “a massive example” at 39. He said Messi suffered losses, “never gave up” and has “nothing left to prove,” yet still fights with passion the squad must follow now.

By Nischay Rathore

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$10 Billion Reason Behind FIFA Already Ensuring That USA Returns to Host 2038 World Cup

FIFA expects $10B profit from the 2026 cycle, making another U.S. World Cup tempting. Its rotation rule bars a host confederation for the next two editions. Spain, Portugal and Morocco block Europe/Africa in 2030; Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay block South America by hosting one match each. Saudi Arabia blocks Asia in 2034, leaving only North America eligible in 2038.

By Nischay Rathore

World Cup Round of 16 Bracket Locks In After Three Late Results

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World Cup Round of 16 Bracket Locks In After Three Late Results

Australia advanced 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw with Egypt, before Argentina outlasted Cabo Verde 3-2 and Colombia edged Ghana 1-0 to complete the World Cup Round of 16 bracket. Argentina now meet Egypt on July 7, while Switzerland face Colombia. Canada-Morocco, France-Paraguay, Brazil-Norway, Mexico-England, Portugal-Spain and United States-Belgium complete the slate.

By Nischay Rathore

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