Zlatan Ibrahimović Checks Alexi Lalas Over France ‘Arrogance’ Claim

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Zlatan Ibrahimović Checks Alexi Lalas Over France ‘Arrogance’ Claim

Lalas called France “arrogant” after their 3-1 win over Senegal, saying their “patience” after a poor goalless first half produced a “masterful second half.” Ibrahimović pushed back instantly: “It’s not arrogance, it’s confidence. Ignorant people will say it’s arrogance. Intelligent people will say it’s confidence.” Thierry Henry reacted stunned upon hearing Ibrahimovic's blunt response.

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Arsenal Launch Bid for Leicester’s 16-Year-Old Jeremy Monga

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Roberto Martinez Linked With Al-Nassr After Portugal’s World Cup Draw

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Roberto Martinez Linked With Al-Nassr After Portugal’s World Cup Draw

Martinez has opened talks with Al-Nassr, according to RMC Sport, with discussions beginning before Portugal’s World Cup opener. His side drew 1-1 with DR Congo, leaving Portugal third in Group K after Colombia beat Uzbekistan. Ronaldo, Al-Nassr’s 40-year-old star, played all 90 minutes as Martinez’s contract nears expiry after the tournament, when a move could happen next.

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Canada, Mexico, and Switzerland Set World Cup Slate Tonight

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Canada, Mexico, and Switzerland Set World Cup Slate Tonight

Switzerland face Bosnia and Herzegovina at 3 p.m. ET to open the World Cup slate. Canada meet Qatar at 6 p.m. ET in Group B, before Mexico and South Korea close the night at 9 p.m. ET in Group A. Three games carry the evening window, with points and early group positioning already on the line tonight.

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Stephen A. Smith Wonders if France Can "Finally" Win the World Cup

Smith backed France on First Take after Mbappe scored twice in their 3-1 win over Senegal. "Could this be the year that they finally get it done and they win the World Cup considering Mbappe and what we saw him do yesterday and what we know he's capable of doing because he's done it before," Smith said on First Take.

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Manchester United Shut Door on New Marcus Rashford Barcelona Loan

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Manchester United Shut Door on New Marcus Rashford Barcelona Loan

United will reject any fresh Barcelona loan approach for Rashford, sources told ESPN, after the Catalans let a June 15 $34.8 million purchase option expire. The 28-year-old is expected back at Carrington after his World Cup break. Barcelona still interests him after 14 goals in 49 appearances. Barcelona is only interested in another loan after Anthony Gordon's arrival.

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