Xabi Alonso Shields Seven Chelsea Stars From Summer Sales

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Xabi Alonso Shields Seven Chelsea Stars From Summer Sales

Alonso has identified seven players as completely off-limits this summer, with the boss unwilling to consider any offers. James, Palmer, Caicedo, Colwill, Estêvão, Pedro and Acheampong form the protected list, per Simon Johnson. The Chelsea manager wants to use them as the foundation for his reign after the side failed to secure European qualification last term.

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Real have asked for information on Calafiori to understand whether Arsenal would be open to a potential sale this summer. The 26-year-old has previously played for Mourinho when the Portuguese was the manager at AS Roma. Calafiori, who joined Arsenal in 2024, made 26 Premier League appearances as the Gunners won their first league title in 22 years.

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Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum Clears Mexico City for World Cup Opener

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Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum Clears Mexico City for World Cup Opener

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Somalia Slams US After Award-Winning Referee Denied Entry Before World Cup

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Somalia Slams US After Award-Winning Referee Denied Entry Before World Cup

Somalia’s federation said Omar Abdulkadir Artan’s denied entry cost the country a historic World Cup refereeing debut, despite him holding a valid visa. US authorities cited an unspecified “vetting” concern at the border and sent him back to Turkey, his transit country. The decision blocks the award-winning official from representing Somalia at the tournament and sparked criticism from football leaders.

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Lionel Messi Converts Penalty as Argentina Extend Lead Over Iceland

Messi doubled Argentina’s lead against Iceland in their pre-World Cup friendly, converting a 72nd-minute penalty after the goalkeeper fouled Lautaro Martinez one-on-one. The spot-kick made it 2-0 and gave Argentina breathing room late in the tune-up. Martinez’s run forced the decisive foul, while Messi blasted it into the top-right corner as Argentina pushed toward another confidence-building win before World Cup.

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Liverpool Fail to Sign Hertha Berlin Wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn

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Liverpool Fail to Sign Hertha Berlin Wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn

Eichhorn has decided against a move to England despite Liverpool presenting the strongest financial offer among all interested clubs. The 16-year-old defensive midfielder wants to remain in Germany. Per multiple reports, Bayer Leverkusen is pushing for a permanent deal with Eichhorn, with RB Leipzig also in contention to secure his signature.


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