Ousmane Dembele Sparks Teammate Backlash During Spain Defeat

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Ousmane Dembele Sparks Teammate Backlash During Spain Defeat

L'équipe reported Dembele told France’s players their press was poorly coordinated as they trailed Spain 1-0 at halftime. He tried to spark a revolt, but some teammates were annoyed, feeling he only became vocal when he was struggling. France conceded again after the break, lost 2-0 and will face England for third place, while Spain meet Argentina in the final.

By Tanish Chachra

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Arsenal Agree Long Term Contract With Christos Tzolis

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Arsenal Agree Long Term Contract With Christos Tzolis

Tzolis has agreed to a five-year deal with Arsenal. "All personal terms have been agreed," Florian Plettenberg reported. Brugge have begun searching for a replacement as the 24-year-old left winger who scored eight goals and five assists in 26 games last season heads for a transfer worth at least $46 million. The two clubs have also reached an agreement.

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Arsenal Close In On Christos Tzolis After Agreeing $46M Fee

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Arsenal Close In On Christos Tzolis After Agreeing $46M Fee

Tzolis prioritized a move to Arsenal throughout. "Greece international wanted & prioritised #AFC move throughout," David Ornstein revealed. The 24-year-old scored 22 goals and provided 29 assists in 52 games last season for title-winning Brugge. Arsenal have agreed the $46m fee with the Belgian club, and the transfer is now being finalised after Trossard left for Besiktas.

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Dominik Szoboszlai Agrees New Liverpool Deal Through 2031

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Dominik Szoboszlai Agrees New Liverpool Deal Through 2031

Szoboszlai has agreed to sign a new five-year deal at Liverpool valid until June 2031. "Verbal agreement in place with final details being sorted ahead of signature and official statement," per Fabrizio Romano. The Hungarian recorded six goals and seven assists in 36 Premier League games last season. He stays fully committed to the new project under Andoni Iraola.

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Alexis Mac Allister Sees World Cup Final As Victory For Good Football

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Alexis Mac Allister Sees World Cup Final As Victory For Good Football

Mac Allister said football is becoming increasingly physical, making the World Cup final’s matchup between Spain and Argentina meaningful. He praised both finalists for reaching the decider by playing “good football.” The two finalists will clash on Sunday at MetLife Stadium with Messi facing Yamal as the headline. France will face England on Saturday for third place.

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Micah Richards Honors Father After Going On Air Through Grief

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Micah Richards Honors Father After Going On Air Through Grief

Richards revealed he learned his father Lincoln had died “not long” before going on air for BBC’s England-Argentina semifinal coverage, but chose to continue because his dad “would’ve wanted the show to go on.” He called Lincoln his “greatest fan,” “hero and inspiration,” saying football bonded families across generations, just as it had with them all his life.

By Nischay Rathore

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