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Sources: France's Tchouaméni out vs. Paraguay
Aurélien Tchouaméni, who left Friday's training with adductor pain, will miss France's World Cup round-of-16 match Saturday vs. Paraguay in Philadelphia, and he could also miss a potential quarterfinal on July 9 should France advance, sources told ESPN.
Mbappé becomes leader of France’s collective under Deschamps’ regime of trust
Les Bleus’ thrilling front four is built on the spirit the head coach has fostered in his squad, allowing them to be both secure and adventurousIt was a striking image, the picture that best captured France’s World Cup campaign to this point. Not the one that caught Michael Olise in full flight as he executed a perfect bicycle kick that only sprang ungratefully off a Swedish post. Nor the one of the squad posing together on their private jet, turqoise hoods drawn tight to their chins. Instead it was the one of the hug, first between Kylian Mbappé and Didier Deschamps, and then with the rest of the squad too, as they celebrated the opening goal of their 3-0 last 32 victory over Sweden in a purposeful manner.Deschamps said later that Mbappé’s dash towards the technical area had “touched me deeply”. The head coach had briefly stepped back from his duties the week before to grieve the loss of his mother. Mbappé and the squad had wanted publicly to show how much he meant to them. “The group is united,” Deschamps said. “They delivered when I was away and now I’m back, they know I’m here 100%. Team spirit doesn’t win you matches but it can help you lose them. The collective strength is above everything and Kylian is the best shining example.” Continue reading...
Madrid deny interest in signing Enzo Fernández
Real Madrid have stated they have not registered any interest in signing Enzo Fernández from Chelsea and have no intention to do so in the future.
Real Madrid have 'no intention' of signing Fernandez
Real Madrid say they have "no intention" of trying to sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea this summer.
Madrid give $1.1M in Venezuela earthquake aid
LaLiga giants Real Madrid have donated €1 million ($1.1m) to help those affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela, with president Florentino Pérez donating an additional €1m ($1.1m) as well.