Xabi Alonso Eyes Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler as Enzo Fernández Replacement

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Xabi Alonso Eyes Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler as Enzo Fernández Replacement

Alonso has identified Tchouaméni and Güler as Chelsea’s preferred options should a major Fernández offer arrive this summer. The new Blues boss remains a big admirer after working with both at Real Madrid, making his former midfielders central to any contingency plan. Chelsea’s summer strategy now depends on whether Fernández’s market moves in coming weeks.

By Nischay Rathore

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Bayern Munich’s $172M Performance Center Construction Stalls Over Local Concerns

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Bayern Munich’s $172M Performance Center Construction Stalls Over Local Concerns

BILD reports the Bavarians’ approved €150M ($171.6M) performance-center plan has no timeline, with earth removal for two underground levels set to bring heavy truck traffic and local disruption. Bayern are renovating Säbener Straße instead, adding a meeting room, expanding physio areas, modernizing the club store and upgrading training fields while the main project stalls indefinitely for now.

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USMNT Viewership Surges Before Belgium Primetime Test

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USMNT Viewership Surges Before Belgium Primetime Test

Fox reported 24.4 million viewers for the United States’ 2-0 Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Telemundo adding another 9.1 million Spanish-language viewers. Fox said its audience peaked at 31.9 million, a potential English-language soccer record. The U.S. played down a man after Folarin Balogun’s red card and next face Belgium in Monday primetime showdown.

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Dayot Upamecano Declares Michael Olise Is Staying at Bayern Munich

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Dayot Upamecano Declares Michael Olise Is Staying at Bayern Munich

Upamecano has shut down speculation over Olise's future at Bayern Munich. "He's staying!" the defender told Sky Sport Deutschland amid Real Madrid interest. Olise has been a key player with 15 goals and 21 assists in the recently concluded season as the club claimed the Bundesliga title for the second year running. His contract runs until 2029.

By Nischay Rathore

Manchester City Reject Enquiries for Ruben Dias From Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea

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Manchester City Reject Enquiries for Ruben Dias From Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea

City have declared Dias untouchable after turning away interest from several top clubs, per TEAMtalk. The defender will form a cornerstone of Enzo Maresca's new era at the Etihad, with Arsenal also monitoring. Dias featured in 26 Premier League matches last season, averaging a 7.18 rating. The centre-back signed a new long-term contract in 2025.

By Nischay Rathore

France Coach Feared Paraguay Would 'Chop Down' Kylian Mbappé

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France Coach Feared Paraguay Would 'Chop Down' Kylian Mbappé

Didier Deschamps said he sent “the two biggest lads” to shield Kylian Mbappé late because Paraguay were “going to chop him down” in France’s 1-0 Round of 16 win. He said Paraguay used “every trick in the book” and played football unlikely to “bring people to the stadium,” though he admitted they “defended well” as France booked a Morocco quarterfinal.

By Nischay Rathore

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