Zohran Mamdani Jokes Egypt Were ‘Robbed’ After Getting Eliminated by Argentina

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Zohran Mamdani Jokes Egypt Were ‘Robbed’ After Getting Eliminated by Argentina

Asked how he would use six extra minutes, NYC Mayor Mamdani replied, “I would probably just watch the replays of Egypt getting robbed.” The remark referenced Egypt’s controversial Round of 16 World Cup exit, where they were eliminated after Argentina made a 3-2 comeback despite being down 2-0 most of the game. Egypt's team alleged the game was rigged.

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United have agreed a deal worth $63.7M to sign 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder Santos from Chelsea, per Ornstein, with personal terms already in place and permission to undergo medical granted. Santos joins Ederson as United's second midfield signing of the summer, leaving Chelsea where he was behind Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez.

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Barcelona Are Focused Solely on Cancelo and Julian Alvarez This Summer

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Barcelona Are Focused Solely on Cancelo and Julian Alvarez This Summer

Barcelona have made Alvarez and Cancelo their only transfer priorities this summer, per The Athletic, with no further deals to be pursued unless funds are raised through player sales. Atletico Madrid have rejected a $127M offer for Alvarez, who has urged the club to let him leave. Cancelo, currently on a second loan spell, is keen to make his move permanent.

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Real Madrid Give Vinicius Jr Deadline to Resolve Contract Situation

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Real Madrid Give Vinicius Jr Deadline to Resolve Contract Situation

Real Madrid want Vinicius Jr's contract situation resolved before August and are prepared to put him on the market if a new deal is not agreed, per El Nacional. The 25-year-old's current deal expires in 2027, with Madrid demanding he commit long term or face being sold. Vinicius is currently representing Brazil at the World Cup.

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Barcelona Join Real Madrid and PSG in Race for William Saliba

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Barcelona Join Real Madrid and PSG in Race for William Saliba

Barcelona have entered the race for Saliba alongside Real Madrid and PSG, per Caught Offside. Arsenal have no intention of discussing a sale and would only entertain offers in excess of $171.6 million. Saliba, 25, has been one of the world's best defenders since joining Arsenal in 2022 and is currently representing France at the World Cup.

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Zlatko Dalic Resigns as Croatia Coach After Nine Years

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Zlatko Dalic Resigns as Croatia Coach After Nine Years

"I didn't dare dream that we'd achieve everything we have over these nearly nine years. I can't describe how proud I am of every victory," Dalic said. Croatia's federation thanked him for "the medals, the unity, the respect." Dalic won 62 of 111 matches, led Croatia to the 2018 World Cup final and third place in 2022.

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