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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Mbappé and France ditch ‘tuxedos’ to play ‘dirty football’ and beat Paraguay

July 5, 2026 1 min read

On this occasion, France kept the champagne football on ice. Which was probably just as well, given the temperature. As Philadelphia broiled in an Independence Day heatwave, the World Cup favourites were forced to drop a gear or two but…

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