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Real Madrid have reportedly contacted Manchester City to deny making an approach for Rodri following sensational reports of a pre-transfer agreement. The Spanish giants are fuming over claims that a deal has been struck for the World Cup Golden Ball winner, insisting that his style does not align with Jose Mourinho's current tactical setup. Real Madrid Refute Agreement Real have contacted City officials directly to reject claims of an agreed deal for Rodri, according to Spanish outlet AS. Senior figures at Los Blancos are reportedly furious over reports suggesting personal terms have been settled with the Spain international. Officials at Valdebebas insist that narratives linking the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu are completely unfounded and far removed from reality. Tactical Model Hinders Pursuit The Spanish club's stance stems from a clear mismatch between Rodri's style and Mourinho's tactical vision. According to AS, Mourinho is instilling a more direct approach that moves away from the possession-heavy, short-passing football in which the Spanish midfielder thrives. Moreover, repeated claims linking the player to the Bernabeu without any actual contact left the board frustrated, ultimately prompting their call to City to clear the air. City Explore Market Options While certain members of the Bernabeu hierarchy admire Rodri following his dominant World Cup campaign with Spain, those voices remain a minority. On the other hand, AS reports that Rodri desires a return to La Liga to join Real, though he has maintained utmost respect for City in public statements. However, with the midfielder rejecting a new deal as he enters the final year of his contract, City are prepared to listen to offers around 60m (51m/$68.5m). Midfielder Faces Uncertainty Ahead Rodri's future is uncertain as City transitions into a new era under Enzo Maresca following Pep Guardiola's departure. The midfielder is also set to miss the start of the 2026-27 campaign after undergoing back surgery. With the Citizens keen to avoid losing him for free next summer, any interested clubs, including Real, will have to factor his fitness recovery into their transfer strategy.

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The Italian soccer federation (FIGC) has talked to former Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola and Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti about taking over the crisis-hit national team. It hopes to announce the new Italy coach within the week, with the Azzurri still reeling after failing for a third straight time to qualify for the World Cup. Former Italy and AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini was named as the federations new technical director at the start of the month and was present at a meeting with the Serie A clubs on Thursday, along with new FIGC president Giovanni Malag and special advisor Leonardo. "Honestly, today we cant give news about whats happening. Youve identified one of our targets," Maldini said when asked about Guardiola in a news conference after the meeting. "We cant hide that we also talked with Carlo Ancelotti before talking with Pep. Honestly, it seemed right to start with the best in the world, to see their general availability." Guardiola left Man City at the end of last season, bringing to a close a trophy-laden, 10-year spell in which he established City as a force in Europe and changed the face of English soccer. The 55-year-old Guardiola has won 35 major titles across his coaching career including at Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Maldini and Leonardo spent three days in Barcelona recently to speak with Guardiola about taking the Italy job. "The best thing would be to announce the new coach this week, but even more to wait for the person we really want," Maldini said. "So theres urgency, but not so much inside us." Ancelotti signed a contract extension with Brazil in May through to the 2030 World Cup. But the five-time world champion just had one of its worst ever performances on soccers biggest stage as it was eliminated in the round of 16 after a 2-1 loss to Norway. The 67-year-old Ancelotti has won league titles in Italy, England, France, Spain and Germany. He is also the only coach to have won the Champions League five times. Four-time champion Italy missed out on a third straight World Cup after a playoff loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina in March, prompting the resignations of FIGC president Gabriele Gravina and coach Gennaro Gattuso. Gattuso had taken over from the fired Luciano Spalletti only the previous June with the squad already flailing following a defeat at Norway in its opening qualifier. Former Italy coaches Roberto Mancini who led the Azzurri to the European Championship in 2021 and Antonio Conte are also among the favorites to take charge of the national team. Andrea Pirlo, who helped Italy to the World Cup in 2006 as a player, is also reportedly in contention. Reporting by The Associated Press.

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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are likely to have taken in their "last dance" at the World Cup finals, former France international Mikael Silvestre has told GOAL. Two all-time greats featured at the 2026 event, as their evergreen exploits thrill audiences across the globe, but Argentina and Portugal may be without their respective GOATs when the 2030 tournament rolls around. How Old Will Messi & Ronaldo Be In 2030? Portuguese superstar Ronaldo will be 45 when FIFAs flagship competition takes center stage once more. His eternal rival, South American superstar Messi, is set to turn 43 in four years time. Given all that they have achieved across their remarkable careers to date, it seems foolish to rule anything out when it comes to a couple of iconic figures. Time will, however, catch up with them eventually. Ronaldo still has a year left to run on his contract at Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr, and has offered no indication that retirement is being considered, while Messi is tied to terms at MLS Cup winners Inter Miami through 2028. New Portugal boss Jorge Jesus - who worked with CR7 in the Middle East last season - has left the door open for the most iconic of No.7s to extend his international career through Euro 2028. The Argentina camp is hoping to see Messi add to his haul of 207 caps. It may be that both legends play on for now, with no big decisions being rushed into. The 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Portugal - making it a spectacle that holds added appeal to Ronaldo. Messi has just savored final heartache and missed out on a second global title. Will Ronaldo Or Messi Grace The 2030 World Cup? Will either still be pulling on the colors of their country when the next World Cup throws open its doors? Responding to that question, Ronaldos former Manchester United teammate and ex-MLS star Silvestre speaking in association with BetVictor Online Casino told GOAL: "I think the legacy, they need to think about it. I don't think it would make sense on the sporting side to be trying to play still." "There's too much demand on the physical side of the game, not on the technical side. The physical side, it's hard. I don't expect them to play the next World Cup in four years' time." Silvestre added on club careers being extended by Messi and Ronaldo, with trophy-winning exploits still being delivered at that level: "Apart from the World Cup, which is four years, I don't put any end to their career." "These guys are passionate about the game that much. They are still so impactful and dedicated to their career. All that matters is playing well and winning trophies. I don't see them hanging their boots any time soon." How Ronaldo & Messi Responded To 2026 World Cup Heartache Ronaldo said after seeing Portugal bow out of the 2026 World Cup against Spain in the round of 16: "I am sad to leave like this but I have given everything, always given my best. I go with a clear conscience. This is football, it is the life of a footballer. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. You have to carry on. It was my last World Cup, yes." Messi posted online after suffering final agony with Argentina against Spain: "The pain is immense, and this wound will take time to heal. But I also hold onto all the good things. The matches we turned around by giving it our all - moments that will remain in our memories forever - and the support of an entire country which, combined with this group's hard work and effort, brought us back among the world's elite once again. It is hard to fully appreciate our achievement right now, but this group reached two consecutive World Cup finals." "Thank you from the bottom of my heart for every greeting and message. Once again, we managed to unite as a country and stand together, sharing the immense pride of being Argentine. I also want to congratulate Spain on winning the championship." Messi & Ronaldo Playing On With Inter Miami & Al-Nassr No hints were offered there when it comes to international future plans, with Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni having also steered around that subject after heading back to South America for celebrations with a loyal fan base. Ronaldo and Messi have never been the type of characters to back down from a challenge and positively revel in opportunities to silence doubters and rewrite the history books. It would, however, come as something of a surprise if both were to make a seventh World Cup in 2030.

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Antoine Griezmann scored in his MLS debut, David Brekalo and Ivan Angulo each scored his first goal of the season, and Orlando City beat the San Jose Earthquakes 4-0 on Wednesday night in the first game for both teams since before the World Cup break. Griezmann was acquired in March from Atltico Madrid where he is the clubs all-time leading scorer with 211 goals and 97 assists in 488 matches with the understanding that the 35-year-old forward would report to Orlando after the conclusion of the La Liga season. Braian Ojeda added a goal for Orlando (5-9-2). Maxime Crepeau had seven saves. Brekalo was left unmarked and flicked in a header off a perfectly placed free kick played into the center of the area by Eduard Atuesta to open the scoring in the seventh minute. Atuesta pushed a pass to Angulo, who faced no pressure as he approached the penalty box and ripped a low shot that skipped past Gunn to make it 2-0 in the 29th minute. It was Angulo's first goal since Oct. 5, 2024 against Cincinnati. Angus Gunn made his MLS debut and had three saves for the Earthquakes (10-4-2). Gunn, a 30-year-old Scotland international, signed with San Jose on July 8 after he was released by the Premier League's Nottingham Forest FC. The Earthquakes traded goalkeeper Daniel De Sousa Britto known simply as "Daniel" to Dallas on July 9. Daniel had 14 shutouts in 78 regular-season starts across three-plus seasons with San Jose. Reporting by The Associated Press.

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France's new coach will be announced next Tuesday, when Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to replace Didier Deschamps. The French Football Federation said in a statement on Thursday that its president, Philippe Diallo, will name the coach at a news conference at the headquarters in Paris. The 54-year-old Zidane has not coached since leaving Real Madrid in 2021. The midfield great coached Madrid to three straight Champions League titles from 2016-18. Deschamps was in charge of France for 14 years and stepped down after the World Cup, where Les Bleus lost in the semifinals to Spain. France won the World Cup under Deschamps in 2018 and lost the final on penalties in 2022. Les Bleus also lost the European Championship final on home soil in 2016. Zinedine was France's playmaker when they won the 1998 World Cup, scoring twice in the final in a 3-0 win against Brazil, and starred two years later when France won the European Championship. He won the mens Ballon dOr in 1998. Zidane played 108 games for France, scoring 31 goals, including a deft Panenka-style penalty in the 2006 World Cup final, which Les Bleus lost after he was sent off in extra time for headbutting Italian defender Marco Materazzi in the chest. France's next games are away to Turkey in the Nations League on Sept. 25, followed by a match in Belgium three days later. France then faces Italy at the Stade de France on Oct. 2. Reporting by The Associated Press.

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Yankees shortstop Jos Caballero was charged with a pitch clock violation in the sixth inning that led to a strikeout and the ejection of hitting coach James Rowson on Wednesday.

Fever guard Caitlin Clark is one technical foul away from an automatic one-game suspension after she picked up her seventh of the season after jawing with Connecticut's Saniya Rivers on Wednesday night.

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