Granit Xhaka Rejects Chelsea Move and Commits to Sunderland

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Granit Xhaka Rejects Chelsea Move and Commits to Sunderland

Xhaka personally informed Alonso he will not be joining Chelsea this summer, ending the pursuit despite the manager's desire to reunite with his former Leverkusen midfielder, per Di Marzio. Sunderland had rejected Chelsea's $10.6 million opening bid and consistently maintained Xhaka was not available for transfer. The 33-year-old helped Sunderland qualify for the Europa League last season.

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"It's better if France qualify, because then I will face my teammates at Real Madrid!" Diaz told Cope. Morocco advanced to the quarterfinals after beating Canada 3-0, with Diaz providing four assists. France face Paraguay today, if they win, Morocco and France meet on July 9 with Mbappe among Diaz's Real Madrid teammates in the opposite dugout.

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France enter their first knockout match in Philadelphia having scored 13 goals in four games, with Mbappe second in the Golden Boot race on six goals behind Messi's seven. Deschamps names Maignan, Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne, Kone, Rabiot, Dembele, Olise, Barcola and Mbappe. Paraguay stunned Germany on penalties in the Round of 32. Kickoff is 5 p.m. ET on Fox.

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England vs Mexico Could Be Delayed by Thunderstorms

FIFA confirmed the 1 a.m. UK kickoff will proceed after both teams pushed back on rescheduling, but Sky Sports' Solhekol warned an 80% chance of thunderstorms could cause major disruption. "If there is lightning, the players would be led back into the dressing room," Solhekol said. Mexico vs Ecuador at the Azteca was already delayed one hour by identical conditions.

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Morocco Demolish Canada 3-0 to Advance to World Cup Quarterfinals

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Morocco Demolish Canada 3-0 to Advance to World Cup Quarterfinals

Azzedine Ounahi scored twice in the 50th and 82nd minutes before Soufiane Rahimi sealed a commanding 3-0 win in stoppage time at NRG Stadium in Houston. Canada exit having made history, it was the first time they reached Round of 16 in three World Cup appearances. Morocco advance to the quarterfinals where they face Paraguay or France on July 9.

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Manchester City Sign Jeremy Monga in $15.9M Deal

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Manchester City Sign Jeremy Monga in $15.9M Deal

City have agreed a $15.9M deal to sign 16-year-old Leicester winger Monga, per David Ornstein, beating Arsenal who refused to match Leicester's asking price. Maresca, who coached Monga at Leicester, played a key role convincing him to join City. Monga is the second-youngest player ever to appear in the Premier League and the youngest scorer in Championship history.

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