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“None of Us Want to Play”: France Player’s Blunt Response to 3rd Place Game With England

Ibrahima Konate admitted France have little appetite for Saturday’s third-place playoff against England, saying “none of us want to play this game” but “we don’t have the choice.” He praised England as “a very good team” after their Argentina defeat, noted the nations’ “big story together,” and said France will still look forward to the match.

By Nischay Rathore

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Didier Deschamps Denies France Players Miami Night Off

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Didier Deschamps Denies France Players Miami Night Off

France players were denied a free evening in Miami after asking to go out before the World Cup third-place playoff against England. Deschamps rejected the request, wanting his squad fully focused after France’s semifinal loss to Spain. The outgoing coach is determined not to end his reign with two straight defeats, according to L’Equipe, even in a consolation fixture.

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Xavi Hernandez Eyes National Team Role Over Club for Family Balance

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Xavi Hernandez Eyes National Team Role Over Club for Family Balance

Xavi has openly signaled he wants his next job to be with a national team, saying the schedule would better suit family life. The former Barcelona boss said a club “wouldn’t allow me as much time” with his young children, adding, “A national team would suit me,” with World Cup, Euro, AFCON or Asian Cup roles appealing.

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NFLPA Asks NFL to Make Natural Grass Mandatory Amid FIFA World Cup’s Success

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NFLPA Asks NFL to Make Natural Grass Mandatory Amid FIFA World Cup’s Success

“We are worth the cost,” the NFLPA posted while sharing players, including Caleb Williams, and their calls for permanent natural grass fields after NFL stadiums installed grass for the FIFA World Cup. “If stadiums can make grass work for the World Cup, they can make it work for NFL players. We're #WorthTheCost,” Texans OT Laremy Tunsil wrote. The NFL has yet to respond.

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Donald Trump Doubles Down On His Role in Folarin Balogun's Red Card Reversal

Trump doubled down on his role in Balogun’s red-card reversal, saying he was “forced to call Gianni” Infantino and “wage a complaint” after the U.S. forward’s suspension. He praised FIFA’s ruling as another “great decision,” arguing there was “no controversy” because the USMNT lost with its best player on the pitch and critics could not claim they were short-handed.

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U.S. Soccer Eyes Pay-To-Play Overhaul After World Cup Exit

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U.S. Soccer Eyes Pay-To-Play Overhaul After World Cup Exit

U.S. Soccer is exploring a youth-system overhaul after the USMNT’s Round of 16 World Cup exit, targeting the pay-to-play model. COO Dan Helfrich said the goal is not to make the current setup affordable, but create a “new system” that is “highly affordable.” Arsene Wenger warned poorer players lack access, making reform a long-term fix for the game.

By Nischay Rathore

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