Didier Deschamps Unleashes Four-Man Attack For France’s Spain Semi-Final

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Didier Deschamps Unleashes Four-Man Attack For France’s Spain Semi-Final

France’s starting XI for the World Cup semi-final against Spain features Maignan in goal behind Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano and Digne. Tchouameni and Rabiot anchor midfield, with Olise central ahead of them. Deschamps starts Dembele and Barcola wide, while Mbappe leads the line as France load their attack with pace in a bold semifinal setup.

By Tanish Chachra

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Pedri Benched Again As Spain Reveal XI For France Semi-Final

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Pedri Benched Again As Spain Reveal XI For France Semi-Final

Spain’s announced XI for the France semi-final keeps Pedri out again, with Luis de la Fuente starting Rodrigo, Fabián Ruiz and Dani Olmo through midfield. Lamine Yamal, Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal lead the attack, while Unai Simón starts behind Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte and Marc Cucurella. Pedri might step on the field in the second half.

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Atalanta Stunned After Manchester United Call Off Ederson Deal

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Atalanta Stunned After Manchester United Call Off Ederson Deal

Fabrizio Romano shared director Cristiano Giuntoli’s reaction after United pulled out of a move for the Brazilian midfielder, with Giuntoli saying, “We were stunned.” The Italian club now plan to keep him and are “working on a new contract.” Ederson recorded two goals and one assist across 30 Serie A appearances last season. Man United have signed Youri Tielemans.

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Folarin Balogun Admits Red-Card Reversal Shook USMNT

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Folarin Balogun Admits Red-Card Reversal Shook USMNT

Balogun told CBS Mornings he was happy to be reinstated, but quickly knew the red-card reversal would “cause a lot of controversy.” He said teammates showed “a bit of nerves” before the Belgium game after Donald Trump’s call to Gianni Infantino became public. Balogun called the original incident “not even a tackle,” insisting the U.S. still had “full concentration.”

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Oscar Says He Never Spent Salary From Seven-Year China Spell

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Oscar Says He Never Spent Salary From Seven-Year China Spell

Oscar revealed he put his entire Shanghai Port salary into a separate account and “never touched it once,” despite reportedly earning about $200-235 million across seven years in China. The former Chelsea midfielder said his family lived off match bonuses, which were “already huge.” He won three league titles, scored 77 goals, and later retired after a heart issue.

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Harry Kane Slams English Media For Stirring England Rift Talk

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Harry Kane Slams English Media For Stirring England Rift Talk

Kane pushed back after ITV, and others asked Jude Bellingham about Thomas Tuchel calling England “lucky” after their 2-1 extra-time win over Norway. Kane said it was “easy to try and create this division,” insisting the squad’s semi-final run rests on togetherness. He also defended Tuchel’s blunt style, calling him “one of the best managers in the world.”

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