Marcos Senesi Replaces Leonardo Balerdi in Argentina World Cup Squad

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Marcos Senesi Replaces Leonardo Balerdi in Argentina World Cup Squad

Senesi has been called up by Argentina to replace Balerdi for the World Cup, per Fabrizio Romano. The defender signed a four-year contract with Tottenham this week after exiting Bournemouth, where he made 128 appearances over four seasons. This gives the centre back a chance to feature at the tournament after missing the initial selection by Lionel Scaloni.

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Jose Mourinho Returns to Real Madrid on Three-Year Deal

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Mourinho will take charge of Real Madrid after the club paid Benfica a $17.3m release fee. The club announced on their website. “The Board of Directors of Real Madrid C.F. has agreed to appoint Jose Mourinho as first-team coach for the next three seasons, until June 30, 2029,” the club said. He will join on July 13 for preseason training.

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Mexico Name World Cup XI for South Africa Opener

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Mexico named its first World Cup XI vs South Africa, with Montes as captain. Full XI: Rangel; Reyes, Montes, Vasquez; Gallardo, Lira; Fidalgo, Gutierrez, Alvarado; Jimenez, Quinones. Aguirre opens with defensive experience, midfield balance and a front two carrying El Tri’s attack as Mexico begin their group-stage push tonight in their World Cup opener against a tough opponent.

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Bernardo Silva Closing in on Real Madrid Move After Fresh Bid

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Bernardo Silva Closing in on Real Madrid Move After Fresh Bid

Real Madrid are in advanced talks to sign Silva after an official bid to the Portuguese player's representatives. Los Blancos are increasingly confident of getting it sealed after the official bid was sent over the last 24 hours, per Fabrizio Romano. The 31-year-old has tallied two goals and four assists in 38 Premier League appearances last season.

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Didier Deschamps Confirms Real Madrid Shortlist Before José Mourinho Pick

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Didier Deschamps Confirms Real Madrid Shortlist Before José Mourinho Pick

Deschamps confirmed he was on Real Madrid’s shortlist before Mourinho got the job, telling Marca he was in “preliminary selections” and had offers: “Yes, of course.” The France boss will leave the French NT after the World Cup, saying his future “doesn’t interest me right now” as next Tuesday's game against Senegal starts his final tournament run with Les Bleus.

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Lamine Yamal Returns to Regular Training Ahead of World Cup

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Lamine Yamal Returns to Regular Training Ahead of World Cup

Per Fabrizio Romano, Spain received a major boost as Yamal returned to regular team training on Thursday. The 18-year-old missed the end of the Barcelona season and Spain's warm-up games with a hamstring muscle tear that sidelined him for 39 days. Yamal is now on track for the World Cup opener against Cape Verde, which will be played on Monday.

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