Carlo Ancelotti Drops Neymar Jr From Brazil Squad for Haiti Clash

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Carlo Ancelotti Drops Neymar Jr From Brazil Squad for Haiti Clash

Ancelotti avoids any risks with his veteran as Neymar sits out for the Haiti match. "No risks taken as Neymar returned to full team training only 24 hours ago, building his best condition," as reported by Fabrizio Romano. The 34-year-old missed the 1-1 draw against Morocco after a grade two calf injury. Though he joined his team on the bench.

By Tanish Chachra

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Real Madrid Could Push Past $200 Million in Michael Olise Pursuit

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Real Madrid Could Push Past $200 Million in Michael Olise Pursuit

Perez claimed during his presidential campaign that Madrid would make a $174 million offer for a Champions League player, with the report framing Olise as the real target. Bayern are expected to resist, and President Herbert Hainer warned Perez “can save himself the trouble.” Mbappe called linking with Olise “super easy." Per AS, Madrid could push near $255.2 million.

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Manchester United Shut Door on New Marcus Rashford Barcelona Loan

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Manchester United Shut Door on New Marcus Rashford Barcelona Loan

United will reject any fresh Barcelona loan approach for Rashford, sources told ESPN, after the Catalans let a June 15 $34.8 million purchase option expire. The 28-year-old is expected back at Carrington after his World Cup break. Barcelona still interests him after 14 goals in 49 appearances. Barcelona is only interested in another loan after Anthony Gordon's arrival.

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Stephen A. Smith Wonders if France Can "Finally" Win the World Cup

Smith backed France on First Take after Mbappe scored twice in their 3-1 win over Senegal. "Could this be the year that they finally get it done and they win the World Cup considering Mbappe and what we saw him do yesterday and what we know he's capable of doing because he's done it before," Smith said on First Take.

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Canada, Mexico, and Switzerland Set World Cup Slate Tonight

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Canada, Mexico, and Switzerland Set World Cup Slate Tonight

Switzerland face Bosnia and Herzegovina at 3 p.m. ET to open the World Cup slate. Canada meet Qatar at 6 p.m. ET in Group B, before Mexico and South Korea close the night at 9 p.m. ET in Group A. Three games carry the evening window, with points and early group positioning already on the line tonight.

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Roberto Martinez Linked With Al-Nassr After Portugal’s World Cup Draw

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Roberto Martinez Linked With Al-Nassr After Portugal’s World Cup Draw

Martinez has opened talks with Al-Nassr, according to RMC Sport, with discussions beginning before Portugal’s World Cup opener. His side drew 1-1 with DR Congo, leaving Portugal third in Group K after Colombia beat Uzbekistan. Ronaldo, Al-Nassr’s 40-year-old star, played all 90 minutes as Martinez’s contract nears expiry after the tournament, when a move could happen next.

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