Didier Deschamps Defends Kylian Mbappe After “Dictator” Criticism

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Didier Deschamps Defends Kylian Mbappe After “Dictator” Criticism

Deschamps rejected claims that Mbappe acts like a “dictator” after France beat Paraguay 1-0 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. “The reality is the opposite,” he said, praising his captain’s maturity and voice. Mbappe scored the decisive penalty, taking him to seven goals in five matches, 19 World Cup goals overall and 11 in knockout rounds now.

By Tanish Chachra

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Brazil, Norway, Mexico and England Set for World Cup Round of 16 Doubleheader

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Brazil, Norway, Mexico and England Set for World Cup Round of 16 Doubleheader

Brazil face Norway at 4 p.m. ET to open this Round of 16 slate, with the winner moving deeper into the World Cup knockout bracket. Mexico then host England at 8 p.m. ET in the night’s marquee clash, giving the co-hosts another major Azteca test against a Three Lions side chasing a quarterfinal place after surviving the last-32 stage.

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Mexico Return $1M Rolex Gifts From Stephen Deleonardis Before England Clash

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Mexico Return $1M Rolex Gifts From Stephen Deleonardis Before England Clash

Mexico’s squad returned Rolex watches gifted by Deleonardis, known online as Stevewilldoit, after the collection was valued at $1 million. He gave players watches worth $30,000 to $90,000 before their 2-0 win over Ecuador. Mexico said the return came by “mutual agreement,” with FIFA ethics rules restricting gifts that create potential conflicts of interest.

By Tanish Chachra

Manchester United Exploring Deal to Sign Andrey Santos From Chelsea

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Manchester United Exploring Deal to Sign Andrey Santos From Chelsea

Manchester United are exploring a move for Chelsea midfielder Santos, 22, according to David Ornstein. No talks between United and Chelsea have taken place yet, with multiple suitors already making enquiries to his agents. United are keen but any deal will depend on price. Chelsea would not block a transfer if the move suits all parties.

By Tanish Chachra

Andre Onana Enters Top 10 Best-Paid Goalkeepers After Rejoining Trabzonspor on Loan

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Andre Onana Enters Top 10 Best-Paid Goalkeepers After Rejoining Trabzonspor on Loan

Onana rejoins Trabzonspor on loan from Manchester United for a second successive season, according to Fabrizio Romano. Trabzonspor will pay United a loan fee of $1.74m and cover Onana's full salary. The package, including bonuses, places him among the world's top 10 highest-paid goalkeepers. No buy option is included in the deal.

By Tanish Chachra

Xabi Alonso Eyes Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler as Enzo Fernández Replacement

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Xabi Alonso Eyes Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler as Enzo Fernández Replacement

Alonso has identified Tchouaméni and Güler as Chelsea’s preferred options should a major Fernández offer arrive this summer. The new Blues boss remains a big admirer after working with both at Real Madrid, making his former midfielders central to any contingency plan. Chelsea’s summer strategy now depends on whether Fernández’s market moves in coming weeks.

By Nischay Rathore

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