Why French Manager Left Mbappe Out of France's Pre-Match Presser

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Why French Manager Left Mbappe Out of France's Pre-Match Presser

Didier Deschamps made the decision to keep Mbappe away from France's pre-match press conference ahead of their World Cup opener against Senegal. FIFA required the conference at MetLife Stadium rather than France's training base, which would have cost Mbappe hours of travel the day before the game. Deschamps attended alone.

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Spain Held to a Shock 0-0 Draw by World Cup Debutants Cape Verde in Atlanta

Reigning European champions Spain were held to a 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup Group H opener at Atlanta Stadium, a historic point for Cape Verde. Both sides take one point. Spain face Saudi Arabia on June 19 in Atlanta. Ferran Torres hit the crossbar as La Roja dominated possession but could not find a breakthrough.

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Barcelona Fans Turn on Cucurella During Spain vs Cabo Verde After He Signs for Real Madrid

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Barcelona Fans Turn on Cucurella During Spain vs Cabo Verde After He Signs for Real Madrid

Barcelona fans booed Marc Cucurella with every touch and chanted "Judas" at him during Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde, per journalist Cardenas. Cucurella, a product of Barcelona's academy, recently signed for Real Madrid making him a target for Barca supporters inside the stadium. The left back played for Chelsea previously.

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Darwin Nunez Is Returning to Liverpool on a Free Transfer

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Darwin Nunez Is Returning to Liverpool on a Free Transfer

Nunez is returning to Liverpool on a free transfer, per Uruguayan journalist Martin Charquero. The 26-year-old left Al Hilal as a free agent after being squeezed out of their squad following the arrival of Karim Benzema. Official confirmation is being held back at Nunez's request while he focuses on Uruguay's World Cup campaign.

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Josko Gvardiol Signs New Manchester City Contract

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Josko Gvardiol Signs New Manchester City Contract

Gvardiol has signed a new contract with Manchester City until June 2031 with an improved salary, per Fabrizio Romano. The deal ends weeks of pursuit from Real Madrid and shuts down any move to Spain this summer. The 24-year-old Croatian is seen as a key player by sporting director Hugo Viana and incoming coach Enzo Maresca.

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Sevilla Striker Rafa Mir Sentenced to Eight and a Half Years in Prison for Sexual Assault

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Sevilla Striker Rafa Mir Sentenced to Eight and a Half Years in Prison for Sexual Assault

Mir has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison for sexual assault and bodily harm, per the Valencian High Court of Justice. The conviction can still be appealed. A second defendant, Pablo Jara, received two and a half years. Mir was ordered to pay the victim $74,000 in compensation. Offences occurred in September 2024.

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