Chelsea Agree $158M Morgan Rogers Deal After Arsenal Snub

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Chelsea Agree $158M Morgan Rogers Deal After Arsenal Snub

Per David Ornstein, Chelsea have agreed a $158 million fee with Aston Villa for Morgan Rogers, who produced 14 goals and 12 assists in 55 appearances last season. The 23-year-old chose the Blues over Arsenal, with Xabi Alonso playing an instrumental role in the move. Rogers will sign a six-plus-one-year contract, with his medical scheduled for Monday.


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Spain Cancel Final Training As Storm Disrupts Prep

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Spain Cancel Final Training As Storm Disrupts Prep

Spain canceled their 11 a.m. ET final training session before Sunday’s final after FIFA’s lightning protocol required a 30-minute clear window, while Argentina’s 11:30 a.m. session was pushed to 12:15 p.m. ET. Luis de la Fuente had called the session critical after knocks to Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro, though storms may improve wildfire-hit air quality.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Was Contacted Before Thomas Tuchel England Hire

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Was Contacted Before Thomas Tuchel England Hire

GiveMeSport reports Solskjaer was approached during the FA’s search to replace Gareth Southgate, but contact never became a formal process, and he was not an official candidate. The approach came as the FA also considered Pep Guardiola before choosing Thomas Tuchel during a wider shortlist process. Solskjaer last managed Besiktas in 2025 after leaving Manchester United in 2021.

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Real Madrid Unhappy With Rodri Links As Manchester City Push Renewal

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Real Madrid Unhappy With Rodri Links As Manchester City Push Renewal

Madrid are unhappy that the Spain captain’s name has been linked with them this summer, even though figures around the club insist they have no intention of signing him. People close to him have been surprised by that lack of interest, while City still want a renewal after his World Cup resurgence. His current deal expires next summer.

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Spain Final Training Delayed By Lightning Before Argentina Clash

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Spain Final Training Delayed By Lightning Before Argentina Clash

Spain’s final training session before Sunday’s World Cup final was delayed in Whippany, New Jersey, after lightning moved within an eight-mile radius. Reporters were sent indoors as officials checked conditions every 30 minutes, pushing the 11 a.m. session to 11:30. Argentina were due to train five miles away, with unhealthy air, flood and tornado watches adding concern before kickoff.

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Davor Suker Slams Thomas Tuchel Over Bronze Match Comments

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Davor Suker Slams Thomas Tuchel Over Bronze Match Comments

Suker blasted Tuchel after England’s coach said neither England nor France wanted the World Cup third-place match. The 1998 Croatia bronze winner said some “rich” teams act like the game means nothing, urging them to “be silent” and respect all 211 participants. Suker said whoever wins bronze will remember it proudly in 20 years when they are older.

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