Forlán gets the Uruguay job on an interim basis, which is a polite way of saying "we'll see if this works before committing," but at least he won't bore anyone. • Alonso's already telling Chelsea to bin two keepers before he's even properly unpacked, which is either visionary planning or panic buying depending on how the next six months go. • Chelsea's new manager honeymoon period will last roughly as long as it takes for the first defeat, so he'd better win quick. • Rodri's right that Spain can beat France, but so can France beat Spain, which is why semifinals exist. • United's medical on Tielemans this week signals they're finally moving on midfield, though paying Villa's price for a 29-year-old feels like they're paying for last season's nostalgia. Forlán gets the Uruguay job on an interim basis, which is a polite way of saying "we'll see if this works before committing," but at least he won't bore anyone. • Alonso's already telling Chelsea to bin two keepers before he's even properly unpacked, which is either visionary planning or panic buying depending on how the next six months go. • Chelsea's new manager honeymoon period will last roughly as long as it takes for the first defeat, so he'd better win quick. • Rodri's right that Spain can beat France, but so can France beat Spain, which is why semifinals exist. • United's medical on Tielemans this week signals they're finally moving on midfield, though paying Villa's price for a 29-year-old feels like they're paying for last season's nostalgia.

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Spain boss explains why he dropped Pedri for World Cup quarter-final vs Belgium

July 12, 2026 1 min read

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has explained why he dropped Barcelona midfielder Pedri to the bench for Friday’s World Cup quarter-final against Belgium. Pedri was a surprise absentee from the starting XI for the match, with PSG star Fabian…

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