Belgium’s Zeno Debast Set to Miss Spain Quarterfinal Amid Club-Country Injury Dispute

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Belgium’s Zeno Debast Set to Miss Spain Quarterfinal Amid Club-Country Injury Dispute

Debast appears set to miss Belgium’s World Cup quarterfinal against Spain after a medical disagreement between the national team and Sporting CP. Belgium’s federation said Sporting declared the 22-year-old unfit and told him he was not ready to play in Los Angeles, an assessment the RBFA said “differs from that of our medical staff.”

By Nischay Rathore

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Christian Eriksen Eyes Return After Second On-Pitch Collapse

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Christian Eriksen Eyes Return After Second On-Pitch Collapse

Eriksen is preparing to return to football, with Wolfsburg confirming an individual rehab program in Denmark after his latest cardiac scare. The 34-year-old collapsed during Denmark’s June friendly against Ukraine, five years after his Euro 2020 cardiac arrest shocked football. His ICD reportedly restored his rhythm, but doctors’ concerns have not changed his determination to continue.

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Kylian Mbappe, Celeste Amarilla Row Could Head to Court

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Kylian Mbappe, Celeste Amarilla Row Could Head to Court

The feud between Mbappe and Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla escalated after her lawyer, Guillermo Duarte, warned the France captain could face a defamation lawsuit for calling Amarilla a “despicable woman” “unworthy” of office. Duarte even suggested possible extradition to Paraguay, while the row began after Amarilla’s racist remarks following France’s World Cup knockout win in Philadelphia.

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Robert Griffin III Slams Paraguayan Politician as Kylian Mbappé Ties Lionel Messi

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Robert Griffin III Slams Paraguayan Politician as Kylian Mbappé Ties Lionel Messi

RGIII reacted to Kylian Mbappé’s heroics by tweeting, “MBAPPÉ got that racist Paraguayan politician crashing out right now,” after he scored in the 60th minute to help secure a 2-0 win over Morocco and send France into the FIFA World Cup semifinals. He added, “Mbappé is now tied with Messi for the Golden Boot with 8 goals, and that’s his 20th FIFA World Cup goal overall.”

By Nidheesh Kumar

Napoli Prepared to Sell Lukaku This Summer to Reduce Wage Bill

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Napoli Prepared to Sell Lukaku This Summer to Reduce Wage Bill

Napoli are prepared to sell Lukaku as part of a cost-cutting drive before making further signings, per reports. The 33-year-old's $9.7 million annual salary is viewed as a major financial burden. Napoli are hoping his World Cup performances attract interest from potential buyers. Lukaku has scored three goals in four appearances for Belgium at the tournament.

By Adit Pujari

Xabi Alonso Reveals Squad Potential Excited Him Into Joining Chelsea

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Xabi Alonso Reveals Squad Potential Excited Him Into Joining Chelsea

"The potential of the team and the squad made me very excited to find a squad to work with, to create a football idea and to bring excitement to the stadium and to connect with the fans," Alonso said. Chelsea finished sixth last season under Maresca before his mid-season resignation paved the way for Alonso's appointment.

By Adit Pujari

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