Joan Laporta Blasts Atletico Madrid's Actions in Julian Alvarez Transfer Standoff

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Joan Laporta Blasts Atletico Madrid's Actions in Julian Alvarez Transfer Standoff

Laporta noted the tweets came before Alvarez spoke publicly. "He never mentioned Barcelona at any point; we did NOT force him into this... This isn't the first time we've done a deal with Atletico, but perhaps this one is more sensitive... there are those who want to stir up controversy," Laporta said. Atletico rejected Barcelona's $111 million offer.

By Adit Pujari

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Manchester United Monitoring Tchouameni but Expect Him to Stay at Real Madrid

United continue to monitor Tchouameni, per Stone, but the feeling is he will remain at the Bernabeu. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has publicly stated he will "definitely" stay this summer, with the 26-year-old sending positive messages to the club despite a training ground altercation with Valverde earlier this year. Tchouameni is currently representing France at the World Cup.

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Barcelona President Laporta Confirms Club Sent Offer for Julian Alvarez

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Barcelona President Laporta Confirms Club Sent Offer for Julian Alvarez

"I have spoken with Atletico: we sent an offer and we know that Julian wanted to come to Barca for a long time, since he was at Man City," Laporta said per Romano. Alvarez has already agreed personal terms with Barcelona but Atletico rejected a $111M offer and are demanding $166.5 million. Alvarez publicly said leaving is "best for everyone."

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Marco Palestra Officially Signs for Chelsea

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Marco Palestra Officially Signs for Chelsea

"I'm very excited to get started. I've felt the energy since the first day Chelsea wanted me... He spoke to me about how he wants us to play, which is exciting," Palestra said of Xabi Alonso. Chelsea paid over $61.1 million to Atalanta to hijack Inter Milan's near-complete deal for the Defender, who signs a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

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England Face Congo to Headline Three World Cup Round of 32 Matches Today

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England Face Congo to Headline Three World Cup Round of 32 Matches Today

Wednesday's World Cup slate has three Round of 32 matches: England face DR Congo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at 12 p.m. ET on Fox, Belgium take on Senegal at Lumen Field in Seattle at 4 p.m. ET on Fox, and USA face Bosnia and Herzegovina at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.

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Sebastián Beccacece Steps Down After Ecuador’s World Cup Exit

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Sebastián Beccacece Steps Down After Ecuador’s World Cup Exit

Beccacece has stepped down as Ecuador manager after their 2-0 Round of 32 defeat to Mexico ended their World Cup run. Ecuador reached the knockouts after a shock group-stage win over Germany, but first-half goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez proved decisive at Estadio Azteca. His resignation followed soon after the final whistle, per reports Tuesday.

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