Real Madrid Pull Back on Schlotterbeck After $57M Clause Expiry and Injury Blow

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Real Madrid Pull Back on Schlotterbeck After $57M Clause Expiry and Injury Blow

Real Madrid will reportedly not sign Nico Schlotterbeck this summer after a clause allowing a deal around €50 million ($57.2 million) expired. The Dortmund defender’s hopes of a move were further hit by a long-term injury, after he tore the MCL in his left ankle during Germany’s 2-1 World Cup group-stage win over Ivory Coast.

By Nischay Rathore

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Spain Coach Jokes Marc Cucurella’s Tattoo Bet Is Coming Due

Luis De la Fuente joked Spain’s players will have to honor a World Cup tattoo bet after Cucurella promised to ink the coach’s face. “They are men of their word and they’ll do it,” he said, adding, “I’m not that ugly anyways.” Cucurella said he will make it “visible” and choose the spot on the flight home.

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Pep Guardiola’s Rodri Prophecy Comes True on World Cup Stage

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Pep Guardiola’s Rodri Prophecy Comes True on World Cup Stage

Guardiola’s October prediction aged perfectly after Rodri captained Spain to World Cup glory and won the Golden Ball. While the midfielder was recovering from a right-knee ACL injury that kept him out for around 15 months, his club coach said, “At the World Cup will be the best Rodri.” Doubts followed, but Sunday's result proved Guardiola's words to be prophetic.

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Lionel Scaloni Signals Argentina Exit After World Cup Final Loss

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Lionel Scaloni Signals Argentina Exit After World Cup Final Loss

Scaloni said he will remain Argentina coach only until December, then “probably” step away after the World Cup final defeat to Spain. The admission leaves the reigning champions facing a major transition after falling short of back-to-back titles. His tenure delivered Argentina’s golden era, but the loss in New Jersey may now become his farewell chapter.

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“Soccer is a Fixed Sport”: Micah Parsons Raises a Controversial Opinion

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“Soccer is a Fixed Sport”: Micah Parsons Raises a Controversial Opinion

“Lol, soccer is a fixed sport!” Micah Parsons tweeted on X during the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. “Kind of like the NFL,” one fan replied. “So is the NFL, man. What’s your point?” another responded. Many interpreted Parsons' post as a reaction to Spain having a goal disallowed for a foul. Spain went on to win 1-0.

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Barcelona Sets Deadline for Julian Alvarez Deal

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Barcelona Sets Deadline for Julian Alvarez Deal

Barcelona have reportedly given Atletico Madrid until July 31 to accept an offer worth up to €100 million ($114.3 million) for Alvarez. The Catalan club will move to other targets if Atletico refuse, but the Spanish side insist the Argentina striker is not for sale after already rejecting a reported €150 million ($171.5 million) bid from Real Madrid.

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