Real Madrid Unhappy With Rodri Links As Manchester City Push Renewal

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Real Madrid Unhappy With Rodri Links As Manchester City Push Renewal

Madrid are unhappy that the Spain captain’s name has been linked with them this summer, even though figures around the club insist they have no intention of signing him. People close to him have been surprised by that lack of interest, while City still want a renewal after his World Cup resurgence. His current deal expires next summer.

By Tanish Chachra

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Spain Final Training Delayed By Lightning Before Argentina Clash

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Spain Final Training Delayed By Lightning Before Argentina Clash

Spain’s final training session before Sunday’s World Cup final was delayed in Whippany, New Jersey, after lightning moved within an eight-mile radius. Reporters were sent indoors as officials checked conditions every 30 minutes, pushing the 11 a.m. session to 11:30. Argentina were due to train five miles away, with unhealthy air, flood and tornado watches adding concern before kickoff.

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Davor Suker Slams Thomas Tuchel Over Bronze Match Comments

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Davor Suker Slams Thomas Tuchel Over Bronze Match Comments

Suker blasted Tuchel after England’s coach said neither England nor France wanted the World Cup third-place match. The 1998 Croatia bronze winner said some “rich” teams act like the game means nothing, urging them to “be silent” and respect all 211 participants. Suker said whoever wins bronze will remember it proudly in 20 years when they are older.

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France vs England | WC 2026 Third-Place Play-Off: H2H, Kickoff Time and Where to Watch

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France vs England | WC 2026 Third-Place Play-Off: H2H, Kickoff Time and Where to Watch

France face England in the World Cup third-place play-off at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday, July 18, at 5PM ET. The sides have met 32 times, with France knocking England out at the 2022 quarter-finals 2-1. Mbappe and Messi are tied on eight goals. Watch in the USA on Fox Sports and in Canada on TSN.

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Spain Coach Backs Thomas Tuchel in Refusing to Man-Mark Lionel Messi

Both Tuchel and De la Fuente were separately asked about man-marking Messi ahead of the World Cup final. While Tuchel dismissed the approach, De la Fuente recalled a cautionary tale, a 2004 Copa del Rey youth match where his Sevilla U-19 side kept Messi scoreless until the 70th minute. "He scored four goals in 15 minutes," De la Fuente said.

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Chelsea Consider Joao Pedro Untouchable Amid Barcelona Interest

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Chelsea Consider Joao Pedro Untouchable Amid Barcelona Interest

"Chelsea consider Joao untouchable and not for sale this summer," Fabrizio Romano reports. Pedro is not viewed as a realistic alternative for Barcelona should they miss out on Julian. The 24-year-old bagged 20 goals and six assists across all competitions in 2025-26, cementing his status as a vital Chelsea asset amid their push for silverware.

By Tanish Chachra

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