Nico Schlotterbeck Ruled Out of World Cup With Torn Ankle Ligament

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Nico Schlotterbeck Ruled Out of World Cup With Torn Ankle Ligament

Schlotterbeck kicked himself in the left ankle during a challenge with Amad Diallo in the 13th minute against Ivory Coast, playing on until half-time before being replaced by Rudiger. The DFB confirmed a torn medial ligament, ruling him out for several months. "It could have been his World Cup," Nagelsmann said.

By Adit Pujari

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United acquired a 25-acre site from Indurent, a Blackstone portfolio company, located 350m north-west of Old Trafford, a major milestone in their £2 billion stadium project. The new ground, designed by Norman Foster, would become the largest sporting arena in the UK, with the wider regeneration project expected to create 48,000 local jobs and 15,000 new homes.

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Argentina Face Austria to Headline a Four-Game World Cup Slate Today

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Argentina Face Austria to Headline a Four-Game World Cup Slate Today

Monday's World Cup slate has four matches: defending champions Argentina face Austria at 1 p.m. ET on Fox, France take on Iraq at 5 p.m. ET on Fox after Mbappe's brace in their Group I opener, Norway face Senegal at 8 p.m. ET on Fox, and Jordan meet Algeria at 11 p.m. ET on FS1.

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Journo Suspended for Calling Childbirth “Disgusting” Amid Doku Paternity Leave Discussion

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Journo Suspended for Calling Childbirth “Disgusting” Amid Doku Paternity Leave Discussion

France Pierron was reportedly pulled from air, starting Monday, after calling childbirth a “disgusting moment” while discussing Jeremy Doku planning to leave Belgium’s camp for his child's birth in July. The comment triggered heavy criticism across social media. L’Équipe later apologized to Doku and suspended the presenter. "I don't think it's anyone else's business," Ollie Watkins said in Doku's support

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Francisco Conceicao Defends Cristiano Ronaldo’s Place in Portugal’s Team

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Francisco Conceicao Defends Cristiano Ronaldo’s Place in Portugal’s Team

Conceicao denied that teammates were forced to pass the ball to Ronaldo, even if other players were in better positions. “There's no one like him when it comes to scoring goals. He's here to help, just like any other player.” Conceicao maintained that Ronaldo's leadership and goals are critical if Portugal wants to make a deep run in the tournament.

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26 Meter Statue in Argentina Becomes World's Tallest Lionel Messi Tribute

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26 Meter Statue in Argentina Becomes World's Tallest Lionel Messi Tribute

Argentina unveiled a 26-meter statue of Messi in Neuquén, surpassing the 21-meter tribute in India as the world’s tallest statue of the star. Local artist Aldo Beroisa built the concrete-covered, 70-ton monument on a steel base near National Route 22, depicting him lifting the 2022 World Cup trophy and aiming to boost tourism from fans.

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