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Argentina heads into its crucial 2026 World Cup Group J meeting with Austria surrounded by questions, including why Julian Alvarez isn’t starting despite being one of the national team’s most important attacking options. The decision has created plenty of discussion as Lionel Scaloni prepares his side for a difficult tactical battle in Arlington.

The defending champions opened their tournament with a dominant 3-0 victory over Algeria, where Lionel Messi stole the spotlight with a brilliant hat-trick and moved level with Miroslav Klose as the joint-leading World Cup goalscorer with 16 goals. However, ahead of the Austria clash, Scaloni’s team selection has raised attention, especially regarding Alvarez’s role.

Argentina and Austria both enter the match with three points after winning their opening games. While Argentina impressed with control and attacking quality, Austria showed why Ralf Rangnick’s team can be dangerous by defeating Jordan 3-1 with an intense pressing style.

Scaloni explains why Julian Alvarez is not starting against Austria

The main reason behind Alvarez’s absence from the starting lineup is related to his current physical condition. Although the Atletico Madrid forward is available, Scaloni believes other players are currently in better shape and ready to handle the demands of the match.

“I’m putting in the ones who are in the best shape. The idea I had in my head beforehand doesn’t matter. Today Julian is still working,” Scaloni explained, according to Gaston Edul.

The coach’s comments suggest that Alvarez’s situation is not about losing his importance in the squad. Instead, the national team is managing his condition carefully during the early stages of a tournament where fitness levels can decide how far teams go.

Why Argentina is choosing Lautaro Martinez and Messi in attack

With Alvarez starting from the bench, Scaloni has decided to continue with Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez as Argentina’s attacking partnership against Austria. The decision gives Argentina a combination of experience, movement, and finishing ability against one of the most aggressive teams in Group J.

Lautaro struggled to influence the opening match against Algeria and was replaced shortly after halftime, but Scaloni has kept faith in the Inter striker. Messi, meanwhile, remains the central figure of Argentina’s attack after producing one of the tournament’s best individual performances.

The tactical idea is clear. La Albiceleste wants Messi operating between the lines, creating chances and controlling the tempo, while Lautaro provides the runs and penalty-box presence that allows the captain to find space. Alvarez remains a major part of Scaloni’s plans, but Argentina’s depth means the coach does not need to rush him into a starting role if he is not at his physical peak.

Trabzonspor Basketbol Takımı, milli basketbolcu Yiğit Arslan'ı kadrosuna katarak yeni sezon öncesi önemli bir transfere imza attı.

Trabzonspor Basketbol Takımı, yeni sezon yapılanması kapsamında kadrosunu milli bir isimle güçlendirdi. Bordo-mavili kulüp, milli basketbolcu Yiğit Arslan'ı transfer ettiğini resmen duyurdu.

Kulüp tarafından paylaşılan hoş geldin mesajında, "Hoş geldin, Yiğit Arslan" ifadelerine yer verildi.

Transferin detaylarına yönelik yapılan bilgilendirmede, deneyimli oyuncunun takıma katıldığı belirtildi. Bordo-mavili yönetim, yeni transferine başarı dileklerinde bulunarak, "Takımımız, milli basketbolcu Yiğit Arslan'ı kadrosuna kattı. Yiğit'e formamız altında başarılı bir sezon dileriz." açıklamasını kaydetti.

Beşiktaş GAİN Erkek Basketbol Takımı, şutör oyun kurucu Yiğit Arslan'a yayımladığı mesajla veda etti.

Kulüpten yapılan açıklamada milli basketbolcuya emekleri için teşekkür edilerek, "2023-2024 sezonunda takımımıza katılan ve üç sezon boyunca formamızı başarıyla terletirken kaptanlık görevini de üstlenen Yiğit Arslan ile karşılıklı anlaşarak yollarımızı ayırmış bulunmaktayız. Yiğit Arslan'a kulübümüze verdiği emekler, gösterdiği mücadele ve katkıları için teşekkür eder; kariyerinin bundan sonraki döneminde başarılar dileriz." ifadelerine yer verildi.

Voleybol Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi ekiplerinden Göztepe, Rus orta oyuncu Anna Prasolova ile anlaşmaya vardı.

Kulüpten yapılan açıklamada, 27 yaşındaki oyuncunun önümüzdeki sezon sarı-kırmızılı formayı giyeceği belirtildi.

Orta oyuncu pozisyonunda görev yapan Prasolova'nın daha önce Dynamo-Academiya-RBM U20, Sparta Nizhny Novgorod, Yenisey Krasnoyarsk ve Tulitsa Tula takımlarında forma giydiği kaydedildi.

RAMS Başakşehir, Hertha Berlin forması giyen 25 yaşındaki Polonyalı sol bek Michal Karbownik'i 3 yıllığına renklerine bağladı.

RAMS Başakşehir, yaz transfer döneminin ilk hamlesini savunma hattına yaptı. Turuncu-lacivertliler, son olarak Almanya temsilcisi Hertha Berlin forması giyen 25 yaşındaki Polonyalı sol bek Michal Karbownik’i kadrosuna kattı. Kapsamlı sağlık kontrolünden geçen oyuncuyla 3 yıllık sözleşme imzalandı.

Sol Bekin yanı sıra sağ bek ve orta sahada da görev yapabilen oyuncu Hertha Berlin'den geldi. Geçen sezon Bundesliga 2'de 26 maç, 3 asistle oynadı. Polonya A Milli Takımı ile 4 maçı var.

Kulüpten yapılan resmi açıklama şu şekilde:

- Kulübümüz, son olarak Hertha BSC'de forma giyen Polonyalı Michal Karbownik ile 3 yıllık anlaşma sağladı. Karbownik'e ailemize hoş geldin diyor, turuncu-lacivertli formamızla başarılar diliyoruz.

Sözleşmesinin son yılına giren 26 yaşındaki Portekizli orta saha Paulo Moreira, Türkiye ve Suudi Arabistan'dan gelen teklifler üzerine Estrela Amadora ile bağlarını koparma noktasına geldi

Portekiz basınında çıkan haberlere göre, Estrela Amadora forması giyen 26 yaşındaki orta saha oyuncusu Paulo Moreira, sözleşmesinin son yılına girmesiyle birlikte takımdan ayrılmaya hazırlanıyor.

Piyasa değeri ve sözleşme durumu göz önüne alındığında, Moreira'nın takımıyla nikah tazelemesi beklenmiyor.

Başta Türkiye ve Suudi Arabistan kulüpleri olmak üzere birçok takım oyuncuyla yakından ilgileniyor. Başarılı orta saha, kariyerine yeni bir ülkede yön verecek.

2024 yılında Varzim'den bedelsiz olarak transfer edilen Portekizli oyuncu, geçen sezon Estrela formasıyla çıktığı 30 maçta 3 gol ve 2 asistlik bir katkı sağladı. Renan Ribeiro'nun ardından kulüpten ayrılacağı kesinleşen ikinci isim olan Moreira için transfer döneminin hareketli geçmesi bekleniyor.

İtalyan teknik adam Gennaro Gattuso'nun Lazio'su, Udinese'de maaş krizi yaşayan eski Galatasaraylı Nicolò Zaniolo'ya kancayı taktı.

Bombacı Matteo Moretto'nun iddiasına göre, Lazio'nun başına geçmeye hazırlanan Gennaro Gattuso, hücum hattı için gözünü Nicolò Zaniolo’ya dikti.

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Geçen sezonu kiralık geçirdiği Udinese, Galatasaray’dan 5 milyon Euro karşılığında oyuncunun bonservisini aldı. Ancak transfer dönemi başında fedakarlık yapıp maaşını 1.2 milyon Euro’ya düşüren Zaniolo, bonservisi alındıktan sonra vadedilen yeni sözleşme ve zam teklifini alamadığı için kulübe rest çekti.

Udinese ile bağları kopma noktasına gelen 26 yaşındaki futbolcu için en istekli kulüp, Gattuso yönetimindeki Lazio. İtalyan teknik adam, eski Romalı yıldızı kadrosunda görmeyi çok istiyor. Geçmişte Roma forması giydiği için Lazio'ya sıcak bakmayan Zaniolo'nun da Gattuso faktörüyle bu transfere artık yeşil ışık yaktığı belirtiliyor.

Udinese, kriz yaşansa da oyuncuyu ucuza bırakmak istemiyor ve 18-20 milyon Euro arası bir bonservis talep ediyor. Galatasaray'ın sözleşmedeki %50 sonraki satıştan pay maddesi nedeniyle Udinese pazarlıklarda tok satıcı rolünde. Ayrıca Lazio'nun bu yaz "net sıfır" bütçe dengesiyle hareket etmek zorunda olması transferi finansal açıdan zorlaştırıyor.

Fenerbahçe başkan adayı Hakan Safi'nin yıllık 15 milyon Euro'luk teklifini geride bırakan Mason Greenwood, 5 milyon Euro maaşla AS Roma ile el sıkıştı; İtalyan devi şimdi Marsilya'nın 55 milyon Euro'luk talebini taksitli formülle çözmeye çalışıyor.

İtalya devi AS Roma, Mason Greenwood ile yıllık 5 milyon Euro maaş karşılığında anlaşmaya vardı.

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Yıldız oyuncunun transferi için kulübü Marsilya ile pazarlıklar sürüyor. Transfer sürecindeki mali dengeler ve tarafların teklifleri ise şu şekilde:

Fransız kulübü, oyuncu için 50 milyon Euro peşin + 5 milyon Euro bonus beklentisinde ısrar ediyor. 1 Temmuz’da devreye girecek 60 milyon Euro'luk serbest kalma maddesinden önce işi bitirmek isteyen Roma, 15-20 milyon Euro peşin, kalan tutarı ise 2-3 sezona yayacak bir ödeme planı sunuyor.

Fenerbahçe'de seçimi kaybeden başkan adayı Hakan Safi, süreç kapandığı için geçerliliğini yitiren şu teklifleri yapmıştı.

- Yıllık 15 milyon Euro maaş.

- 45 milyon Euro peşin + 10 milyon Euro bonus bonservis bedeli.

Greenwood, Roma'ya Fenerbahçe için konuşulan rakamın 3'te 1'i fiyatına (5 milyon Euro) "evet" derken; Roma ise Marsilya'nın yüksek peşinat talebini uzun vadeli taksitlerle esnetmeye çalışıyor.

2026 FIFA Dünya Kupası L Grubu'nda Gana ile İngiltere yarın TSİ ile 23.00'te karşılaşacak. İngiliz basınından Daily Star'ın paylaştığı habere göre; Ganalı ünlü büyücü (shaman) Nana Kwaku Bonsam, bu karşılaşma öncesinde İngiliz golcü Harry Kane hakkında çarpıcı iddialarda bulundu.

Daha önce de büyük turnuvalar öncesi yaptığı kehanetler ve "büyü" iddialarıyla tanınan Bonsam, bu kez hedefinde İngiltere milli takımının dünyaca ünlü forveti Harry Kane'in olduğunu açıkladı.

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"ONU DURDURMAK İÇİN NE YAPMAM GEREKTİĞİNİ BİLİYORUM"

Ülkesi Gana'nın başarısı için devreye girdiğini belirten Bonsam, Harry Kane üzerinde özel olarak "çalıştığını" belirterek şu ifadeleri kullandı:

"Harry Kane üzerinde çalışıyorum. Daha önce neler yapabileceğimi gösterdim, bu yüzden onu durdurmak için ne yapmam gerektiğini biliyorum. Ona ciddi bir sakatlık dilemiyorum. Ülkeme karşı onu durdurmak yeterli olacaktır."

Yeni sezon perdesini açan Fenerbahçe'de gençlerin ağırlıkta olduğu sağlık kontrolleri sürerken, Çarşamba günü başlayacak Topuk Yaylası kampı öncesi Asensio ve Talisca belirsizliği sürüyor.

Fenerbahçe, yeni sezon öncesi ilk adımı sağlık kontrolleriyle attı. Kulüpten gelen ilk bilgilere göre süreç şu şekilde ilerleyecek.

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Bugün kulüp tarafından paylaşılan fotoğraflarda, sağlık kontrollerine ağırlıklı olarak genç oyuncuların katıldığı görüldü.

Futbolcuların sağlık taramaları yarın da hız kesmeden sürecek. Sağlık kontrollerinin tamamlanmasının ardından sarı-lacivertliler, yeni sezon kamp çalışmaları için Çarşamba günü Topuk Yaylası’na hareket edecek.

Milan Skriniar'ın yarın sağlık kontrolünden geçmesi bekleniyor... ancak Marco Asensio ve Talisca'nın sağlık kontrollerine gelip Topuk Yaylası kampına katılıp katılmayacaklarıyla ilgili bilgi yok.

Google is changing how target-based bid strategies behave when campaigns are constrained by budget, aiming to make performance more consistent with advertiser targets even as budgets fluctuate.

The update will take effect on August 17th, with a new Bid Target Adjustment Tool becoming available on July 6.

What’s happening. Google says campaigns using target-based bidding strategies, such as Target CPA, will more closely align with their configured targets when budget limitations exist.

The company is also introducing a Bid Target Adjustment Tool that will allow advertisers to review and modify targets before the changes take effect.

Why we care. Campaigns that have been outperforming their target CPA or ROAS goals may no longer continue doing so automatically after the update. Google’s changes are designed to make budget-constrained campaigns adhere more closely to their stated targets, which could alter performance and efficiency if targets haven’t been reviewed recently.

For example, a campaign using a Target CPA of $10 that is currently achieving a $5 CPA could see performance move closer to the $10 target unless the advertiser updates the target setting.

The new Bid Target Adjustment Tool gives advertisers a chance to proactively update bidding goals before the August rollout. For some advertisers, failing to adjust targets could mean paying more per conversion or seeing performance shift toward Google’s target rather than the campaign’s historical results.

Why Google is making the change. According to Google, the update is intended to reduce volatility and create more predictable performance when advertisers increase, decrease or otherwise adjust campaign budgets.

The company says the new tool will help advertisers align bidding targets more closely with actual business objectives before enforcement begins.

What advertisers should do. Google is encouraging advertisers to review campaigns that use target-based bidding strategies and evaluate whether existing targets still reflect desired outcomes.

Advertisers will receive notifications in their Google Ads accounts before the rollout and can use the Bid Target Adjustment Tool to identify campaigns that may be affected.

Between the lines. The update could have significant implications for advertisers whose campaigns are consistently outperforming their targets. In some cases, maintaining current performance levels may require lowering target settings rather than leaving them unchanged.

Bottom line: Google is tightening the relationship between target-based bidding goals and actual campaign performance, making it more important for advertisers to regularly review and update bidding targets as business conditions change.

Rankings, traffic, and conversions still matter. But they don’t tell you whether buyers can find you, understand you, and feel confident enough to choose you.

That’s a bigger challenge now that people move between search engines, AI assistants, social platforms, marketplaces, review sites, and private communities before making a decision.

Viewed through that lens, search performance comes down to three things: presence, interpretation, and momentum.

• Are you present where demand forms?
• Are you being understood?
• Is anything compounding?

1. Are you present where demand forms?

Is your brand showing up in the places where demand starts, not just where it converts?

This goes far beyond rankings or impression share to ask whether the brand appears when people are exploring the category:

• Asking early questions.
• Comparing options.
• Reading reviews.
• Checking marketplaces.
• Watching creators.
• Trying to understand the problem in their own words.

If a brand only appears once someone already knows its name, it’s arriving late. It may look efficient because branded demand converts well. But commercially, it means the brand is depending on other forces to create demand before it turns up to harvest it.

A pattern we see repeatedly is brands mistaking weak presence for weak conversion. Across 196 brands we tracked over 12 months, the same shape kept appearing.

Branded search healthy, CPA respectable, but presence sitting in the bottom half of the competitive set. The brand was converting people who already knew it while missing the moments where the category was being explored by everyone else.

Travel illustrates this most clearly. It’s a category where presence is the dominant driver of market share because people often shop for holidays before they have a brand in mind.

If a travel brand is absent from those early discovery moments, it never enters the consideration set. CRO can’t fix that. Ask what share of category discovery moments you’re actually present in.

When branded conversion is strong but unbranded presence is weak, the growth opportunity sits upstream:

• Review sites.
• Marketplaces.
• Creator content.
• Social search.
• Long-tail non-brand queries.

That’s where the category is being decided.

If presence is weak, interpretation won’t save you. But presence alone isn’t enough — being found is only useful if what people find makes sense.

2. Are you being understood?

When your brand does show up, is it being understood in a way that helps you get chosen? 

People search to find something and reduce doubt. The language gives it away: 

• “Is it worth it?”
• “Best alternative to X.” 
• “What do real customers think?”
• “For people like me.”

It’s the buyer showing you the anxiety in the decision. Many brands answer these questions badly or too late.

The ad says one thing, the organic result says another, the reviews raise a concern, the landing page is generic, and the AI answer gives a technically accurate but underwhelming summary. The customer is left to connect the dots themselves.

AI makes this harder because the answer is increasingly compressed and increasingly unstable. Brands aren’t just fighting for a blue link anymore. They are fighting to be included, described, and trusted inside an answer that may look completely different next month.

In practice, that means AI search visibility should not be judged solely by traffic volume.

Publishers such as Reuters and The Guardian receive less than 1% of referral traffic from AI platforms despite being frequently cited, but The Washington Post found that visitors arriving from AI platforms converted to subscriptions at four to five times the rate of traditional search visitors.

The audience AI search delivers can be smaller and significantly more valuable. That only holds if the brand is being described accurately and compellingly enough to send the right people.

Our own research across categories adds a layer of nuance worth sitting with: LLM visibility isn’t what most brands think it is. LLM visibility correlates with market share at +0.19 on average. That’s weaker than many brands assume. 

But the average hides a category split that matters. In fashion, the correlation is +0.58. In travel, +0.43. In finance and general retail, it inverts: −0.26 and −0.25. In those latter two categories, the brands appearing most often in AI answers are the ones losing share.

Reading the underlying signals, we see that AI systems are describing those brands in ways that don’t help them be chosen. The attributes being surfaced are wrong, outdated, or framed in terms of challenger comparisons that the established brand can’t win.

Audit your AI citations. Run the prompts your category buyers actually run, in the platforms they use, and read what is being said about you.

If the framing is wrong, the fix isn’t paid media. It’s the source signals AI systems pull from — editorial coverage, structured content, and the third-party comparisons in your category. That’s the work that changes how the answer reads next month, and the month after that.

Solving interpretation without presence means you’re explaining yourself to people who can’t find you. But solving both without momentum means you’re winning the same ground again every month.

3. Is anything compounding?

Is your brand becoming easier to find, trust, and choose over time — or does every sale still need to be bought?

Most measurement gets too short-term to answer this question honestly, and marketers know it. Search shows whether compounding is happening. 

• Is branded search growing without heavy brand spend? 
• Is direct traffic strengthening? 
• Is organic content continuing to bring people in without fresh media spend? 
• Is review volume building? 

These are signs that the brand is accumulating memory, trust, and proof — that the system is starting to work harder without needing to be pushed every time.

The opposite is equally visible. Paid dependency increases. Organic demand softens. Branded search only moves when campaigns are live. People arrive, compare, but don’t choose. The brand is active, but nothing is building.

The first thing to look at when performance feels stuck is the gap between a brand’s discoverability and its actual market share. The size and direction of that gap is usually enough to diagnose which problem you are dealing with.

A brand whose demand rank outperforms its discoverability rank is running on borrowed time. The numbers look strong, but the upstream signals aren’t building. In our data, that gap tends to close within three months. The play is to reinvest now before the lag catches up.

A brand whose discoverability outperforms its demand rank has something building that hasn’t surfaced yet. The instinct is to keep optimizing the conversion layer. Usually, the right call is the opposite: hold, let the upstream work compound, then drill into where the gap actually lives.

• Weak presence with healthy momentum means the funnel is working, but the top of it is empty. Invest in category visibility, not conversion. 
• A strong presence with weak interpretation means visibility isn’t the problem. Fix how the brand is described in search, reviews, and AI answers before spending more on media. 
• Weak momentum with both presence and interpretation intact usually means proof is missing: reviews, share of voice, and word of mouth need building before acquisition spend pays back.

Almost no brand sits cleanly in one bucket. But knowing which gap to fund and which to let run is usually enough to act on.

The structural problem underneath

The challenge is knowing which of these three problems you’re dealing with before you start optimizing the wrong thing. That’s often harder than it sounds because brand and performance are managed by separate teams, with separate budgets, and separate definitions of success.

Customers don’t experience the brand in silos. They experience the search result, the review, the ad, the AI answer, the marketplace listing, the creator mention, and the thing their friend said in the group chat as one decision environment.

Presence feeds interpretation. Interpretation feeds momentum. Momentum reduces the cost of presence. Understanding where that loop breaks is often the fastest way to identify the constraint holding growth back.

Reddit is rolling out a suite of new advertising products powered by its Community Intelligence engine, betting that authentic user conversations have become one of the most influential forces in consumer decision-making.

What’s happening. Reddit is introducing new ad products designed to help brands tap into the platform’s vast repository of consumer conversations, which now includes more than 25 billion posts and comments.

The company says the new tools will help advertisers create more relevant campaigns, accelerate purchase decisions and improve performance by leveraging insights derived directly from Reddit communities.

Why we care. Reddit is giving brands new ways to turn authentic community conversations into ad creative, shopping experiences and performance signals.

As more consumers use Reddit to research and validate purchase decisions—including AI-generated recommendations—these tools could help brands reach high-intent audiences with messaging rooted in real user sentiment.

New creative tools. Reddit is launching several new AI-powered creative features.

Free-form ad generator (Beta)

The tool automatically combines information from a brand’s website with relevant Reddit conversations to create ads inspired by Reddit’s long-form post format.

The goal is to help advertisers build campaigns that feel more native to the platform.

Tailored creative assets (Beta)

Using AI, Reddit identifies relevant communities and audience segments, then generates customized headlines and image variations designed to improve ad relevance.

The feature is currently available for Max Campaigns.

Redditor Highlights (GA)

Now generally available, the feature allows eligible brands to incorporate real Reddit conversations directly into their ads.

Ads can display summaries of community sentiment alongside related organic posts, helping brands showcase authentic customer perspectives.

Shopping Listing Ads (Alpha). Reddit is also entering the shopping ads space with a new ad type. The new format matches products from participating advertisers to relevant conversations and displays them in a carousel format.

The experience mirrors how users already compare products and seek recommendations within Reddit discussions.

Performance gets an AI boost. Alongside the new ad formats, Reddit says it continues to invest heavily in machine learning across its advertising platform.

They highlighted early testing results from a new six-second engaged video view optimization goal, which delivered:

• A 130% increase in view-through rates.
• A 71% improvement in video completion rates.

Reddit says its combination of machine learning and Community Intelligence enables more contextual ad targeting and content understanding across the platform.

Bottom line. Reddit is turning its vast archive of user conversations into advertising products, giving brands new ways to build campaigns, influence purchase decisions and improve performance using insights drawn directly from community discussions

A 2023 Google patent describes how AI systems could build an understanding of businesses, brands, products, and other entities from websites and public data.

The filing outlines a process for extracting information, identifying relationships, and synthesizing what Google calls a “deep, holistic characterization” of an entity.

If systems like this become more influential in search, SEO may increasingly involve helping Google understand the entity behind your content, not just the content itself.

The shift from documents to entities

Google has spent more than two decades helping users find information published on webpages. Whether through traditional search results, featured snippets, or AI-generated answers, the process has generally started with understanding documents.

As Google’s search products become more conversational and recommendation-driven, understanding individual documents may no longer be enough.

Before an AI system can recommend a business, compare products, explain a brand, or suggest a service provider, it must first understand the entity behind the content.

That’s what makes Google’s “Data extraction using LLMs” patent interesting.

At first glance, the patent may seem like another content extraction system. Search engines have been extracting information from webpages for years. However, Google describes a broader objective.

According to the filing:

• “The techniques described throughout this specification enable artificial intelligence to generate and enhance a deep, holistic characterization of a particular entity.”

Google defines an entity broadly, including people, companies, businesses, places, objects, and concepts.

Rather than simply identifying facts or indexing content, the system is designed to interpret information, identify relationships, generate summaries, and develop an understanding of the entity represented by that information.

How Google’s patent creates an understanding of an entity

At a high level, the patent describes a system for collecting information from multiple sources, interpreting that information, and synthesizing an understanding of an entity. 

Step 1: Identify the entity

The process begins by identifying a domain and an associated entity. The system then gathers information from webpages associated with that domain and processes it using an artificial intelligence system that includes a large language model (LLM).

Step 2: Interpret the information

Rather than simply extracting facts from individual pages, the system is designed to generate what the patent calls a characterization of the entity. 

Google explains that this characterization is “an interpretation of the extracted first content and extracted second content rather than a verbatim duplication of the extracted content.”

In other words, the system goes beyond collecting information. It interprets that information and forms conclusions about the entity behind it.

Step 3: Extract attributes and relationships

The patent further explains that the AI system can analyze webpages to extract information such as an entity’s presence, age, principles, services, reputation, social media sentiment, and relationships between different elements associated with the organization.

These signals help the system move beyond understanding individual webpages toward understanding the entity itself.

Step 4: Supplement with third-party information

Importantly, the patent isn’t limited to information found on a company’s own website. Google notes:

• “The artificial intelligence systems may use online maps data, job listing data, business information, or other suitable third-party data as additional or augmenting input to provide context for generating the characterization that is output by the artificial intelligence system.”

Taken together, the goal appears to be to build a more complete understanding of the entity than could be obtained from any single webpage.

How the patent represents entities

The system is designed to organize information about an entity into a format that can be interpreted, expanded, and used by other systems.

Entity summaries

After collecting information from webpages and other sources, the patent describes generating an entity summary. The examples provided in the filing aren’t page summaries. Instead, they read more like descriptions of a company’s identity, positioning, values, and characteristics.

One example included in the patent describes a hypothetical company’s brand identity, noting associations with simplicity, accessibility, trust, innovation, and social responsibility.

• “Example Search Co’s brand identity is one of simplicity, clarity, and accessibility. The company’s logo, a colorful, sans-serif E, is instantly recognizable and easy to remember. The color palette is also simple, with a focus on blue and green, which are associated with trust and reliability. Example Search Co’s typography is also clear and easy to read, even at small sizes. The overall tone of Example Search Co’s brand identity is friendly and approachable. The company’s marketing materials often feature simple, humorous illustrations that help to make Example Search Co’s products and services more relatable to users. Example Search Co. also emphasizes its commitment to making information accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or technical expertise.”

Another example presents those same concepts as a set of key attributes rather than a narrative summary.

“Here are some key aspects of Example Search Co’s brand identity: 
– Trustworthiness: Example Search Co. is known for its reliable and trustworthy search engine. The company also has a strong commitment to privacy and security. 
– Innovation: Example Search Co. is constantly innovating and releasing new products and services. The company is known for its ability to anticipate user needs and deliver innovative solutions. 
– Accessibility: Example Search Co’s products and services are designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or technical expertise. 
– Social responsibility: Example Search Co. is committed to using its technology to make a positive impact on the world. The company has a number of initiatives in place to promote sustainability, diversity, and inclusion.” 

What’s important here is the overall format. The system takes information distributed across multiple sources, transforms it into an interpretation of the entity, and synthesizes it into a higher-level understanding of the entity.

Entity graphs

Google builds this understanding through hierarchical graph structures. According to the patent, the generated characterization can include: 

• “[A] hierarchical graph structure that includes at least one parent node representing a first attribute of the characterization and at least one leaf node representing a second attribute of the characterization.”

The accompanying figures from the patent provide a better sense of what this means in practice.

The figure above shows an example graph generated for a service-based company. 

The figure below provides a similar example for a product-based company. In both cases, the system organizes information into connected relationships rather than isolated facts.

Instead of just knowing that a business offers a service, the system associates that service with audiences, locations, reputation signals, differentiators, and other related attributes. 

Instead of only identifying a product, the system can also connect it to features, categories, use cases, and related offerings.

Entity models

The patent begins to resemble an entity modeling system more than a content extraction system.

• Extracting information answers one question: What information appears on this website?
• Entity modeling answers a different question: What do we understand about this business?

That difference becomes apparent when you look at the types of information Google says the system can analyze.

The patent specifically references extracting information related to an entity’s presence, age, principles, services, reputation, social media sentiment, and relationships between different elements associated with the business. It also discusses incorporating information from external sources such as maps data, user reviews, business information, and job listings.

Taken together, these aren’t just website attributes. They’re also signals that help define an entity’s identity.

The result is a model that appears capable of answering broader questions about an organization than traditional extraction systems were designed to address.

Rather than identifying products, services, or facts, the system develops a contextual understanding of who the entity is, what it does, how it’s perceived, and how it relates to other entities.

This is where the patent becomes particularly interesting for SEO.

Understanding information regardless of format

Google has spent years building systems that help machines understand information on the web. Structured data, schema markup, product feeds, business listings, and knowledge graphs all exist, in part, to make information easier to organize, interpret, and connect.

One aspect the patent emphasizes repeatedly is the ability to extract information that wasn’t specifically structured for machine consumption.

The patent explains that the AI system can extract content that has “not been structured for parsing by the artificial intelligence system” and can process information from webpages that haven’t been organized according to the requirements of traditional content extraction systems.

Google identifies this as one of the primary advantages of the approach.

According to the filing, existing content extractors are often limited to content that follows predefined structures, while the proposed system can extract and interpret information “irrespective of its format.” Rather than reproducing extracted text, the system can generate new content that interprets and synthesizes the information it finds.

The patent suggests Google is exploring ways to use this capability to build a more complete understanding of an entity. That understanding isn’t limited to information found on a company’s own website.

The patent explicitly discusses supplementing website content with information from maps data, business information, job listings, and other third-party sources.

Taken together, the process begins to resemble an entity analysis system rather than a webpage analysis system. The website remains vitally important, but it’s no longer the only source of truth. Instead, the website becomes one of several inputs used to construct an understanding of the entity behind it.

As AI-powered search experiences become more focused on answering questions, making recommendations, and helping users evaluate options, the quality of those outputs depends on the quality of the system’s understanding.

Before an AI system can recommend a business, summarize a brand, compare products, or explain why one option may be a better fit than another, it first needs a model of the entities involved. The patent describes one possible approach for creating that model.

From webpages to entities: What this means for SEO

Patents don’t tell us exactly how Google will use a technology. Many patents never become products, and even when they do, the implementation often looks different from what is described in the filing.

What patents can do is reveal how Google is thinking about a problem. In this case, the problem appears to be understanding entities.

That may sound familiar because entity understanding isn’t a new concept within Google Search. Google’s Knowledge Graph, introduced more than a decade ago, was built around connecting entities and relationships. 

More recently, Google’s emphasis on E-E-A-T, product reviews, business information, and reputation signals has reflected a similar objective: understanding not just what a page says, but who is behind it and whether that source can be trusted.

LLMs expand Google’s ability to understand entities

What makes this patent worth examining is the role large language models now play in that process.

This patent describes a process in which an AI system can:

• Analyze websites and public information.
• Interpret the information it finds.
• Synthesize an understanding of an entity without requiring that information to be presented in a specific format.

That capability becomes increasingly important as Google’s search experiences move beyond document retrieval.

Consider what is required for a system like AI Overviews to answer a question about a company, product, or service. The system must first determine what that entity is, what it offers, who it serves, how it differs from alternatives, and whether it is relevant to the user’s query.

The same challenge exists in AI Mode, Gemini, and recommendation-driven experiences such as Ask Maps. Before an AI system can recommend an entity, it must first understand it.

That idea appears throughout the patent. Google repeatedly describes collecting information from multiple sources, generating summaries, organizing attributes into relationships, and developing an understanding of the entity as a whole.

The patent explains that the system can identify characteristics such as services, reputation, principles, social sentiment, and relationships between different elements associated with the entity.

Webpages become evidence

Through an SEO lens, this suggests a change in how webpages may function.

Traditionally, webpages have been optimized to rank for queries. A service page targets a service keyword. A category page targets a product category. A location page targets a geographic market. Those objectives remain important.

However, if systems like the one described in this patent become more influential, webpages may increasingly serve a second purpose. They become evidence used to construct an understanding of the entity behind them.

• A service page does more than target a keyword. It helps establish what services a business offers.
• A case study does more than attract traffic. It demonstrates experience and expertise.
• A team page helps identify the people behind the organization.
• Customer reviews contribute information about reputation.
• Press coverage, social media, and industry references provide additional signals that reinforce or challenge the system’s developing understanding.

This is one reason the patent’s emphasis on multiple data sources is so interesting. The filing doesn’t describe building an understanding from a single webpage. It describes combining information from websites, maps data, business information, job listings, and other public sources to create a more complete picture of the entity.

Visibility may increasingly depend on entity understanding

The implication here is that visibility may increasingly depend on how effectively Google understands the entity associated with those keywords. That becomes especially important in environments where users are no longer choosing from a list of 10 blue links.

When an AI system is summarizing options, making recommendations, or narrowing choices on behalf of a user, the quality of its understanding becomes a critical factor in determining which entities are surfaced and how they are described.

The challenge for SEO may no longer be limited to helping Google understand a page. It may increasingly involve helping Google understand who you are.

How brands can influence entity understanding

If Google’s goal is to synthesize an understanding of a business from its website and other public sources, the practical question becomes: What can organizations do to help shape that understanding?

The patent suggests that entity understanding emerges from the accumulation and interpretation of information across multiple sources rather than any single webpage, profile, or signal.

While the patent doesn’t provide optimization recommendations, it does point to several areas businesses should pay attention to.

Maintain consistency across sources

The patent repeatedly references using information from multiple sources to generate a characterization of an entity.

Because that characterization is “an interpretation of the extracted first and second content rather than a verbatim duplication of the extracted content,” consistency becomes increasingly important.

Review how your business is described across:

• Your website.
• Business profiles and listings.
• Social media accounts.
• Press coverage.
• Recruiting and job postings.
• Industry directories.

The goal isn’t identical wording everywhere. The goal is to ensure AI systems encounter a consistent understanding of who you are, what you do, and who you serve.

Define the attributes you want associated with your brand

The patent’s example entity summaries focus on characteristics such as trustworthiness, innovation, accessibility, and social responsibility.

Ask yourself:

• What do we want to be known for?
• What differentiates us from competitors?
• What attributes should be associated with our brand?

Examples might include:

• Enterprise software: security, compliance, and scalability.
• Ecommerce: quality, value, and sustainability.
• Local services: expertise, responsiveness, and reputation.

The clearer those differentiators are communicated, the easier they become for AI systems to identify and associate with the entity.

Support claims with evidence

The patent describes building an understanding of an entity from multiple sources. That means claims alone may carry less weight than evidence that reinforces those claims.

Examples of supporting evidence include:

• Customer reviews.
• Case studies.
• Testimonials.
• Press coverage.
• Industry citations.
• Awards and certifications.
• Author profiles and expertise signals.

The goal isn’t simply publishing more content. The goal is providing evidence that supports the attributes you want associated with your entity.

Strengthen entity relationships

One of the more interesting aspects of the patent is its use of hierarchical graphs to organize relationships between different attributes and concepts.

Businesses should make it easy for search engines and AI systems to understand relationships between:

• Products and services.
• Locations and service areas.
• Audiences and use cases.
• Brands and people.
• Organizations and industries.

The easier those relationships are to identify, the easier it becomes for AI systems to understand where an entity fits and when it should be recommended.

Audit your entity footprint

A useful exercise is to ask:

• If an AI system had to describe our company using information from our website, reviews, profiles, listings, and third-party mentions, what would it say?

The answer may reveal gaps, inconsistencies, or missed opportunities that are difficult to identify when looking at individual pages in isolation.

As AI-powered search becomes increasingly focused on understanding and recommending entities, that broader view of your digital presence may become just as important as traditional page-level optimization.

What this means for enterprise, ecommerce, and local businesses

One of the strengths of this patent is that it isn’t limited to a particular type of entity. Google’s definition is intentionally broad, encompassing businesses, organizations, products, places, concepts, and people.

That breadth suggests the framework could potentially be applied across many different search experiences and industries. The challenges associated with entity understanding are likely to vary depending on the type of business being analyzed.

Enterprise and B2B organizations

Enterprise organizations often face a consistency challenge. Information about the business may be distributed across product pages, investor relations content, press releases, partner websites, recruiting materials, analyst reports, and social media channels. Different departments frequently describe the organization in different ways.

If AI systems are synthesizing an understanding of the entity from multiple sources, consider:

• Is our positioning consistent across channels?
• Would an AI system describe our company the same way regardless of the source it analyzed?
• Are our core differentiators clearly communicated and reinforced?

As AI systems increasingly interpret information across channels, maintaining a coherent entity identity may become just as important as maintaining a consistent brand identity.

Ecommerce and product-focused businesses

The patent’s product-related examples suggest that entity understanding may extend beyond organizations to individual products.

Users often ask questions that require evaluation rather than retrieval. Rather than just searching for a product, they’re asking which product is best for a specific use case, budget, audience, or situation.

For ecommerce brands, consider:

• Are product attributes clearly defined?
• Are category and product relationships easy to understand?
• Do reviews reinforce product strengths and use cases?
• Is supporting content helping explain who a product is for and when it should be recommended?

Product information architecture, reviews, category relationships, and supporting content may all contribute to how products are understood and surfaced in AI-driven experiences.

Local businesses

Local businesses often face a reputational and specialization challenge.

Many of the attributes referenced in the patent align closely with signals already used in local search, including services, reputation, social sentiment, and business information.

For local businesses, consider:

• Is your expertise clearly communicated?
• Do reviews reinforce the services and specialties you want to be known for?
• Are service areas consistently represented across sources?
• Does your website, Google Business Profile, and third-party presence tell the same story?

A local business is more than a collection of service pages. It is an entity associated with specific services, locations, expertise, reviews, and reputation signals gathered from across the web.

The common thread

Across enterprise, ecommerce, and local search, the challenges are similar. Before Google can recommend an entity, compare an entity, or explain an entity, it must first understand that entity. The patent provides one of the clearest examples yet of how that understanding might be built.

The next evolution of entity understanding

Patents aren’t product announcements. Google files thousands of patents, and many never become user-facing features.

The most useful way to view this patent isn’t as a roadmap for a future ranking algorithm, but as a window into how Google is approaching the challenge of understanding entities in the age of LLMs.

Throughout the filing, Google repeatedly returns to the same objective: using AI to collect information from websites and public sources, interpret that information, and synthesize an understanding of an entity.

In Google’s own words, the techniques described in the patent enable artificial intelligence to “extract content from a website or domain and other public sources to synthesize an understanding of a particular entity.”

That objective aligns closely with the direction of Google’s newer search experiences. AI Overviews, AI Mode, Ask Maps, and other AI-powered systems all depend on understanding the businesses, products, organizations, and concepts they reference. They evaluate, summarize, compare, and recommend entities.

For SEOs, that may be the most important takeaway. Historically, SEO has focused on helping Google understand webpages.

Patents like this suggest that the next challenge is helping Google understand the entity behind them. That understanding may influence who gets surfaced, who gets cited, and ultimately, who gets chosen.

SEO attribution has always been messy. Unlike paid search, organic search lacks the same tracking granularity, has a lag between the work and the results, and often depends on signals you can’t control, such as rankings.

To make matters worse, attribution is even more of a black box today, with AI-generated answers dominating SERPs and LLMs that don’t always link back to your site or pass referrer strings.

Businesses have never really cared about that complexity. They care about the return they’re getting from their marketing dollars.

The good news?

SEOs can still tell a compelling ROI story, but it takes more nuance, more data digging, and more math than ever before. This article walks through key considerations as you build your next SEO ROI story.

The historical formula for calculating ROI

SEO ROI has traditionally been calculated using variations of the same formula:

• ROI = ((Incremental organic revenue − SEO costs) / SEO costs) x 100

It’s clean, fits on a single slide for executives, and makes sense for a long time. Before the rise of generative AI, driving incremental traffic — and therefore revenue — was the north star for most SEO campaigns.

However, sharp increases in zero-click searches and major attribution gaps from LLMs have upended traditional models.

In many cases, organic traffic may be flat or even declining, even as overall visibility increases through impressions, AI Overview rankings, or prompt visibility.

Looking only at organic metrics and incremental gains tells only part of the story. To show SEO’s true value, we need to rethink the formula.

Here are three ways to build a more complete SEO ROI model.

1. Take credit for all organic revenue, not just incremental gains

With 60% of searches ending without a click, and that number continuing to grow, a huge part of SEO’s value today is defensive. That means maintaining and protecting traffic that would otherwise erode due to various factors.

The formula above doesn’t account for that at all. For example, would you judge a goalkeeper’s performance by how many goals they’ve scored?

The same is increasingly true of SEO. Only counting what’s new erases everything you preserved.

In a flat or declining landscape, holding the line is a major win, yet it’s completely ignored when you focus only on incremental gains.

The starting point for this ROI story shouldn’t be incremental organic revenue alone. It should be all organic revenue. That’s the entire asset SEO is responsible for maintaining and defending.

This may be a tough sell for many website owners, but it’s the truth. And if you go this route, there’s one major caveat.

Segment out brand vs. non-brand clicks

Claiming all organic revenue is disingenuous if branded growth is driving most of the performance.

Branded traffic is influenced by many factors outside SEO’s control, including PR campaigns, paid media, product, word of mouth, and more. When someone Googles your website by name, SEO rarely created that demand. It simply captured it.

SEO’s real lever is non-branded search. Before taking credit for total organic revenue, you need to segment it accordingly.

Since this can’t be done cleanly in Google Analytics, start by pulling the branded-versus-non-branded split from Google Search Console. Then apply that split to your total organic revenue using a weighted model.

Here’s some real-world data, for example:

Branded traffic accounts for about 70% of total clicks and is declining, while non-brand traffic accounts for roughly 30% and is growing. That split tells a value story on its own because non-branded growth offsetting branded decline is exactly what good SEO should produce. Before taking credit for total organic revenue, though, we need to create a blended weight.

Let’s say SEO gets 10% credit for branded traffic and 100% credit for non-branded traffic. Treat these as starting points and calibrate them for each client. The calculation would be:

• (70% brand x 10% weight) + (30% non-brand x 100% weight) = 7% + 30% = 37% blended attribution weight

Apply that 37% weight to total organic revenue. If the site generates $100,000 in organic revenue per month, SEO gets credit for $37,000, not the full $100,000.

That’s likely far higher than the revenue you’d attribute to incremental gains alone. Because you’ve openly discounted credit you don’t deserve, the model is more defensible and shows stakeholders that you understand its limitations.

Dig deeper: The dark SEO funnel: Why traffic no longer proves SEO success

2. Account for assisted conversions and first-click influence

Last-click attribution buries SEO. That’s nothing new, but it’s even more relevant today.

Organic is often the first touchpoint in a user’s journey. Today, that might mean only an impression, with no measurable click at all.

Remove that influence, and SEO can look like a minor contributor to revenue it actually initiated.

SEO should take credit for the conversions it assists, even when another channel closes them. Here’s an example:

Organic dominates all three stages of touchpoint credit, but a last-click-only model rewards only the final click.

The catch is that GA4 doesn’t surface a clean assisted-conversion value the way Universal Analytics did. Precisely calculating assisted conversions requires exporting path data to BigQuery and deriving a true fractional value for each channel.

However, data-driven attribution in GA4 provides a defensible shortcut. Google already assigns each channel fractional credit based on its influence on conversions. We can use organic’s early- and mid-touch credit as a proxy for the assist value that last-click attribution ignores.

• 1,345.69 (early) + 687.34 (mid) = 2,033.03 in conversion credit

From there, multiply by the value of a conversion, using $100 as an illustration.

• 2,033.03 x $100 (conversion value) = $203,303

The same brand-versus-non-brand logic technically applies to assists. Since GA4 doesn’t cleanly split assist credit by query type, we left out late-touch credit. That’s where branded behavior tends to concentrate, and excluding it removes much of the credit that would otherwise be discounted.

Even as a directional number, the data proves the point: Organic is providing real value. Relying on last-click attribution alone leaves that ROI out of your story.

Dig deeper: Stop paying for traffic: The enterprise CMO’s guide to ROI-driven SEO

3. Measure SEO content impact across other channels

SEO-led content doesn’t stay within the organic channel. The same research, briefs, and articles your team produces can be repurposed across multiple channels:

• Paid search runs ads on SEO-created landing pages and copy.
• Social channels run campaigns and posts built on organic content.
• Email runs drip campaigns fueled by blog content and resources.

Looking only at organic revenue ignores all the downstream value generated by SEO efforts.

I recently looked at a client where we’d just started publishing new articles and refreshing existing ones. After only one month, we were already seeing some of that content being used and generating conversions in other channels.

Sure, 29 calls and five qualified leads aren’t a huge number. But it will grow over time, and those are conversions SEO shouldn’t ignore.

Similar to assisted conversions, drilling down to an actual dollar amount requires some fancy math, but it’s possible.

Start by:

• Finding and cataloging which SEO-led pages are used across different channels.
• Calculating the percentage of conversions generated by those SEO-led pages.
• Applying that percentage to the total conversion value of each channel.

In practice, it could look something like this:

• 500 conversions (paid search) x $100 (conversion value) x 5% (percentage of conversions from SEO-led pages) = $2,500 in downstream value

Even if the numbers feel small, this is another way SEO can rightfully claim revenue and help justify the overall cost of the campaign.

Dig deeper: What 4 AI search experiments reveal about attribution and buying decisions

The dos and don’ts of SEO ROI

SEO can and should take credit for value beyond incremental organic revenue. Your exact methodology may differ, so work with your most data-savvy team members to get it right. The general concepts are what matter:

• Take credit for all organic performance, but don’t take credit for every branded click as if SEO created that demand.
• Look at assisted conversions and other attribution models. Don’t evaluate SEO within the organic silo alone.
• Take credit when SEO content is used by other channels. Don’t ignore the downstream impact it can have.
• Get creative when solving the ROI puzzle. Don’t let an outdated formula undersell your work.

The classic ROI formula isn’t wrong. It’s incomplete. 

As search evolves, the way we measure ROI should evolve with it.

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Qadın futbolçulardan ibarət Azərbaycan milli komandasının üzvləri bu gün gənclər və idman naziri Fərid Qayıbov ilə görüş keçiriblər.

Arena.az bu barədə AFFA-nın rəsmi saytına istinadən xəbər verir.

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Səmimi və məhsuldar şəraitdə keçən görüş xatirə şəkillərinin çəkdirilməsi ilə başa çatıb.

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Arena.az xəbər verir ki, Afrika təmsilçisi DÇ-2026-nın qrup mərhələsinin ikinci turunda Yeni Zelandiyanı 3:1 hesabı ilə məğlub edərək tarixi uğura imza atıb.

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18 yaşlı futbolçu komandanın ilk turdakı uğursuzluqdan nəticə çıxardığını və hazırda daha yaxşı vəziyyətdə olduqlarını bildirib.

“Biz oyunun ilk hissəsini keçirib bir qədər dincəlməyi planlaşdırmışdıq, amma əsas məqsəd komandaya kömək etmək idi. İlk oyunda özümüz kimi deyildik, lakin indi formaya düşmüşük və daha artığını etməyə hazırıq.

Hər şey istədiyimiz kimi alındı: üç top fərqi ilə üstünlük qazanmağımız mənə dincəlmək imkanı verdi. Buna görə də hər şey ideal keçdi. Qalib gəlməli olduğunu düşündüyün oyunda heç-heçə etmək xoş deyil. Biz bu barədə çox düşündük və bu matça məhz istədiyimiz şəkildə yanaşdıq”.

Gənc futbolçu dünya çempionatında start heyətində çıxdığı ilk oyunda qol vurmağın onun üçün xüsusi məna daşıdığını vurğulayıb.

“Mən həmişə dünya çempionatına düşməyi arzulamışam. Start heyətində keçirdiyim ilk mundial oyununda qol vurmaq sadəcə bir xəyaldır. Son dünya çempionatını məktəbdə sinif otağında izləyirdim. İndi isə burada, anamın və bütün ailəmin gözü qarşısında qol vurmaq sadəcə möhtəşəm hissdir”.

Yamal “Barselona”nın yetirməsidir və 2023-cü ilin aprel ayından əsas komandada çıxış edir. Gənc futbolçu Kataloniya klubu ilə üç dəfə İspaniya çempionu (2023, 2025, 2026), iki dəfə İspaniya Super Kubokunun qalibi (2025, 2026), bir dəfə isə ölkə kubokunun sahibi (2025) olub.

Lamin Yamal İspaniya millisinin heyətində keçirdiyi 27 oyunda 7 qol vurub və 12 məhsuldar ötürmə ilə yadda qalıb.

Fil Dişi Sahili millisi ciddi itki ilə üzləşib.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, yığmanın müdafiəçisi Vilfrid Sinqo zədələnib. Almaniya ilə dünya çempionatının II tur matçında (1:2) zədələnən oyunçu azı 3 ay yaşıl meydanlardan uzaq qalacaq.

Sinqo “Qalatasaray” klubunun da üzvüdür.

Fil Dişi Sahili yığması mundialda qrupda Almaniya, Ekvador və Kurasao ilə mübarizə aparır. Yığma 1 xalla qrupda ikinci sıradadır.

Azərbaycan kamandan oxatanları İspaniyanın paytaxtı Madriddə təşkil olunacaq Dünya Kubokunun 4-cü mərhələsində qüvvələrini sınayacaq.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, bu barədə Azərbaycan Kamandan Oxatma Federasiyası məlumat yayıb. Turnirdə ölkəni Yaylagül Ramazanova, Məhəmmədəli Əliyev, Fatimə Hüseynli və Lalə Əbdürəhmanova təmsil edəcəklər.

İdmançılar fərdi, komanda və qarışıq növlərdə mübarizə aparacaqlar.

Qeyd edək ki, yarış iyulun 7-12-si aralığında baş tutacaq.

Almaniya millisi itki ilə üzləşib.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, yığmanın müdafiəçisi Niko Şlotterbek zədələnib. Bu barədə “Sky Sports” məlumat yayıb.

Fil Dişi Sahili yığması ilə matçda sol ayaq əzələsindən xəsarət alan Niko dünya çempionatının qalan oyunlarını buraxacaq.

26 yaşlı futbolçu mundialda keçirdiyi iki oyunda bir qol vurub.

Qadın futbolçulardan ibarət Azərbaycan milli komandasının üzvləri gənclər və idman naziri Fərid Qayıbovla görüşüb.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, Gənclər və İdman Nazirliyinin dəvəti ilə keçirilən görüşdə millinin futbolçuları, məşqçi və texniki heyəti iştirak edib.

Söhbət zamanı komandanın 2027-ci il dünya çempionatının seçmə mərhələsindəki çıxışı və əldə etdiyi nəticələr müzakirə olunub. Fərid Qayıbov millinin qrup mərhələsində keçirdiyi 6 oyunun 4-də qələbə qazanaraq 12 xalla ikinci yeri tutmasını yüksək nəticə kimi qiymətləndirib.

Nazir komandanın nümayiş etdirdiyi əzmkar mübarizəni və peşəkar yanaşmanı xüsusi vurğulayaraq futbolçuları təbrik edib. O, əldə olunan nəticələrin ölkədə qadın futbolunun inkişafı baxımından mühüm əhəmiyyət daşıdığını bildirib və komanda üzvlərinə gələcək yarışlarda uğurlar arzulayıb. Fərid Qayıbov, həmçinin, UEFA Millətlər Liqasının növbəti mövsümündə millinin daha uğurlu çıxış edəcəyinə inandığını qeyd edib.

Daha sonra AFFA-nın Qadın Futbolu Departamentinin rəhbəri Zümrüd Ağayeva ölkədə qadın futbolunun mövcud vəziyyəti, inkişaf istiqamətləri və həyata keçirilən layihələr barədə ətraflı məlumat verib.

Millinin baş məşqçisi Siyasət Əsgərov isə komandanın fəaliyyəti, hazırlıq prosesi və qarşıdakı hədəflərlə bağlı fikirlərini bölüşüb.

Görüşün sonunda kapitan Sevinc Cəfərzadə xatirə hədiyyəsi olaraq Azərbaycan millisinin formasını Fərid Qayıbova təqdim edib.

Səmimi və məhsuldar şəraitdə keçən görüş xatirə şəkillərinin çəkdirilməsi ilə başa çatıb.

Inter striker Lautaro Martinez leads the line with Lionel Messi as Argentina face Austria in the 2026 World Cup with a head-to-head for the top of Group J.

It kicks off in Dallas at 18.00 UK time (19.00 CEST, 12.00 local time).

This will be a head-to-head to see who wins the group, as Argentina opened with a 3-0 victory over Algeria thanks to the Messi hat-trick, while Austria pushed Jordan aside 3-1 in their first game.

Whoever gets the three points today will practically book their place in the Round of 32.

Inter captain Lautaro Martinez will be hoping for his first goal of the tournament, as he again partners Messi upfront in Lionel Scaloni’s side, with Como talent Nico Paz on the bench.

The only change from the first game is ex-Udinese full-back Nahuel Molina in for Gonzalo Montiel.

As they seek to retain the World Cup trophy, they also mark the 40^th anniversary of Diego Armando Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal against England at the 1986 World Cup.

Austria are safe in the knowledge they locked down coach Ralf Rangnick, who had been approached by Milan to take over as their new technical director.

Instead, he signed a new contract and will remain in charge of their national team going forward.

Ex-Inter striker Marko Arnautovic is still going strong at age 37, while Venezia defender Michael Svoboda recently earned promotion to Serie A.

Both are on the bench, but Como-owned defender Stefan Posch starts.

Argentina vs Austria

Argentina: E Martinez; Molina, Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Medina; De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Almada; Messi, Lautaro Martinez

Austria: A Schlager; Danso, Posch, Alaba; Laimer, Seiwald, X Schlager, Wanner; Sabitzer; Schmid, Gregoritsch

22-06-2026 18:00

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One year after bringing in Jonathan Rowe, Bologna have set their sights on another English winger: Jaden Philogene-Bidace of Ipswich Town, reports Gazzetta.

Serie A side Bologna are interested in Ipswich winger Philogene-Bidace, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

A right-footed left winger, Philogene scored 13 goals and provided two assists in 36 appearances across all competitions with the English Championship side in 2025-26.

Bologna interested in Philogene-Bidace

Less than a year ago, in August 2025, Bologna signed another English winger, Jonathan Rowe, who ended his first season at the Dall’Ara with eight goals and five assists in 43 games across all competitions.

According to Gazzetta and Tuttosport, Bologna remain interested in Juventus’ Fabio Miretti and Joao Mario. The latter spent the second half of the 2025-26 on loan at the Stadio Dall’Ara.

Bologna’s targets in central midfield and defence

Juventus, on the other hand, are interested in the Rossoblu centre-back Jhon Lucumí.

The latter has also been targeted by Roma and Bournemouth and has a €28m clause valid until July 15.

Other Bologna targets in central midfield are Orel Mangala of Lyon and Peer Koopmeiners, brother of Juventus man Teun, who is under contract with AZ Alkmaar.

Aston Villa have reportedly begun talks with intermediaries for Zion Suzuki, but Parma are hoping a bidding war erupts with Leeds United for the goalkeeper.

The Japan international had already impressed in Serie A this season by helping them secure a mid-table finish, and is now pulling out all the stops at the 2026 World Cup for his country too.

There had already been reports in Italy over the last few days that Aston Villa had chosen Suzuki as the ideal heir to Emiliano Martinez, who would seem to be close to a Serie A switch for Juventus.

Suzuki targeted by Premier League clubs

Now teamTALK claim that the Premier League club has stepped up the pursuit by contacting intermediaries, hoping to put themselves in pole position for the Japanese-Ghanaian star.

However, Aston Villa are seemingly yet to speak directly with Parma, so any formal proposal is still quite a long way off.

The same source also notes that Leeds United have put Suzuki on their wish list, so Parma are hoping a Premier League bidding war breaks out.

He was purchased from Belgian side Sint-Truiden for €8.2m plus add-ons in 2024 and has a release clause in his contract worth €40m, which puts Parma in a very strong bargaining position.

His deal at the Stadio Tardini runs to June 2029 and Suzuki will celebrate his 24^th birthday in August.

It had been a tough campaign for the goalkeeper, who was out of action from November 2025 to February 2026 after fracturing a bone in his hand.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Boca Juniors’ president Juan Roman Riquelme and director Rodolfo Arruabarrena have recently contacted Roma star Paulo Dybala, but the Argentine keeps prioritising a contract extension with the Giallorossi.

Argentine giants Boca Juniors continue to chase Roma star Dybala, who is available on a free transfer as his contract at the Stadio Olimpico expires at the end of the month.

Latest on Dybala’s potential contract extension with Roma

According to Gazzetta, both Riquelme, the Boca Juniors president, and technical director Arruabarrena have called Dybala to present their project for him and emphasise La Joya’s significance in their plans.

La Gazzetta reported last week that Dybala’s former club Juventus had sounded out the striker about a possible return, yet Dybala’s priority is to reach an agreement with Roma.

Currently, however, the Giallorossi haven’t yet sent a satisfactory offer for the Argentine, proposing a €2.3m-a-year salary, while the player has demanded a €3m-a-year contract.

Roma’s offer includes bonuses tied to Dybala’s appearances in 2026-27, according to Gazzetta.

Roma owner Ryan Friedkin recently held talks with Dybala’s agent, Carlos Novel. However, the new Roma sporting director, Tony D’Amico, will now take over negotiations with the experienced forward.

Tuttosport reports that Juventus executives will meet with Franck Kessié’s agent later this week to discuss a possible free transfer for the ex-Milan and Atalanta star.

Juventus are expected to meet Kessié’s agent in Milan this week to sound out the midfielder’s availability to move to the Allianz Stadium on a free transfer this summer, reports Tuttosport.

Juventus resume talks with Kessié’s agent

The Turin-based paper claims that Kessié has rejected an offer to extend his contract with Al-Ahli. His current deal runs out at the end of this month.

The Ivory Coast international has reportedly turned down a €12m-a-year salary for the next two seasons.

A former Milan and Atalanta star, Kessié has already confirmed publicly that he’s ready to return to Serie A.

Naturally, however, a move to any Italian club would require the 29-year-old to cut his hefty salary.

Juventus already held talks with Kessié’s entourage in the January window, but Al-Ahli would not let the Ivorian midfielder leave.

The Bianconeri remain interested in Kessié, even with new director Giovanni Carnevali in charge, and the first summer meeting between the two parties is likely to take place in a few days.

Kessié’s agent is expected to hold talks with other Serie A clubs as well.

Cagliari are reportedly in advanced negotiations with Pisa for Switzerland international Michel Aebischer, but the asking price is €5m, with Genoa, Sassuolo and Augsburg interest too.

The midfielder has impressed so far in the 2026 World Cup for his country, starting both the 1-1 draw with Qatar and 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Aebischer eager for Cagliari

He joined Pisa last summer from Bologna on loan with an obligation to buy for €4.5m, so the club wants to recoup that cash following relegation to Serie B.

According to Calciomercato com, the side leading the race is Cagliari, prepared to get close to the €5m asking price.

There is strong competition from Genoa and Sassuolo within Serie A, plus German side FC Augsburg.

It is reported that the Sardinians are in advanced talks with his agents and the 29-year-old is eager to make the transfer.

Aebischer has been in Serie A since January 2022 when coming to Bologna from Young Boys, initially on loan and then purchased six months later for €3m.

Although he was unable to prevent Pisa’s relegation, he scored one goal and provided two assists in 35 Serie A appearances.

The 2026 World Cup gives Serie A one of its biggest stages in years. Even without Italy’s presence, the league’s players, prospects, and transfer stories remain central to betting sites and how clubs, scouts, and fans will read the summer market.

Below, the focus is on the players who could rise, the established stars under pressure, and the deals that may follow. From breakout attackers to unsettled forwards, Serie A has enough storylines to shape much of the post-tournament conversation.

Why Serie A talent will be under the spotlight

The league’s growing influence on the international stage

Serie A no longer feels like a league defined only by defensive caution. Its clubs now produce flexible attackers, sharp midfielders, and modern defenders who can handle different systems. That range helps explain why so many Italy-based players arrive at the World Cup already prepared.

How the World Cup shapes player reputations

A strong month at the World Cup can change how a player is judged faster than a full domestic season. Nico Paz, Kenan Yildiz, and Maduka Okoye all have the platform to turn club momentum into wider recognition, stronger value, and serious transfer interest.

Why scouts focus heavily on Serie A representatives

Scouts trust Serie A players because the league teaches details that travel well. Positioning, pressing responsibility, and tactical patience matter when matches become tense. That makes its representatives easier to assess, especially for Premier League clubs looking for talent that can adapt quickly.

Breakout performers ready for global recognition

Young attackers with the potential to become stars

Nico Paz and Kenan Yildiz bring different kinds of excitement, especially in a tournament already full of possible breakout stars. Paz has Como’s calm playmaking touch, while Yildiz gives Turkey direct running, close control, and Juventus-level confidence.

Midfielders capable of controlling the biggest matches

Samuele Ricci and Reda Belahyane show why breakout stories in midfield often feel less flashy but more important. Ricci can slow chaos with clean passing, while Belahyane adds energy, tackles, and forward carries that help World Cup players turn pressure into dangerous attacks quickly. 

Defenders prepared to elevate their status.

Tarik Muharemovic and Nicolo Savona both fit the modern defender profile scouts now chase. Muharemovic brings size, calm passing, and aerial security, while Savona offers tactical flexibility that lets him play wider or tuck inside without weakening the defensive shape.

Goalkeepers who could emerge among the tournament’s best

Maduka Okoye and Devis Vasquez have the kind of tournament roles that can change reputations fast. Okoye’s Udinese season showed volume and command, while Vasquez offers agility, sweeping, and distribution that may stand out if Colombia faces sustained pressure.

Established Serie A stars facing major expectations

Leaders expected to carry their national teams

Lautaro Martínez, Dušan Vlahović, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia carry different national burdens, but the demand is similar. Each must handle goals, leadership, and World Cup pressure, where even outside noise can make tight matches feel heavier, as often suggested by Serie A predictions.

Players seeking redemption after difficult seasons

Rafael Leão, Marcus Thuram, and Jonathan David need the World Cup to change the mood around them. Leão must show consistency, Thuram needs goals to support his value, and David has to prove that his struggles at Juventus have not damaged him.

Veterans chasing a defining World Cup legacy

Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Romelu Lukaku, and Danilo know this tournament may shape how their international careers are remembered. They bring experience, tactical calm, and responsibility, but legacy now depends on performances worthy of a Serie A trophy pursuit. 

Transfer targets who could dominate headlines

Rising stars already attracting elite European interest

Nico Paz and Kenan Yildiz already had serious attention before the tournament, but World Cup minutes can make that interest harder to control. Paz brings creative output, while Yildiz offers Juventus star power with the profile Club World Cup players usually build early. 

Players entering the final stage of their current projects

Rafael Leão and Jonathan David both feel close to turning points. Leão needs a fresh challenge after an uneven Milan season, while David’s Juventus spell has not matched expectations, making the World Cup a useful stage for a cleaner exit.

World Cup performances that could trigger bidding wars

Maduka Okoye and Samuele Ricci show how one strong tournament can change the market. Okoye can raise his price with decisive saves, while Ricci’s calm control in midfield could attract clubs desperate for press-resistant passing and tactical balance.

Contracts and situations that make transfers realistic

Some moves feel possible because the background already supports them. Marcus Thuram has a major release clause, Inter need defensive renewal, and Juventus are changing recruitment direction, which makes targets like Tarik Muharemovic, Marco Palestra, and Brahim Díaz more realistic.

The clubs most represented on the World Cup stage

Which Serie A teams provide the most internationals

Inter, Juventus, and AC Milan remain the clearest sources of international quality, with players spread across major national teams. As fans follow the World Cup schedule, Atalanta, Bologna, and clubs linked to Che Adams show Serie A’s presence beyond traditional powers. 

How club success influences international recognition

Club success often makes international managers more confident when selecting players. Deep European runs, Scudetto races, and demanding tactical systems prove that these Serie A names can handle pressure before they even arrive at the World Cup with their countries.

The benefits of having multiple World Cup participants

Having several players at the World Cup can create worries for Serie A clubs, especially when fatigue, injuries, and short recovery windows become part of the season planning. Still, below is why strong international representation can also become a major advantage.

• Clubs gain wider visibility when their players perform well in front of global audiences.
• Strong World Cup displays can increase player valuations before the summer market heats up.
• FIFA compensation can bring useful financial returns for every player involved in the tournament.
• Future signings may see Serie A as a league where international careers can grow faster.
• Clubs with many representatives can strengthen their reputation as serious talent developers.

These benefits matter because World Cup exposure does not end when the tournament finishes. A strong showing can influence negotiations, recruitment, sponsorship interest, and player confidence, giving Serie A clubs more leverage both on and off the pitch.

Position-by-position watchlist

Defenders capable of becoming transfer priorities

Tarik Muharemovic and Nicolo Savona give scouts two useful defensive profiles. Muharemovic offers size, aerial control, and left-footed build-up, while Savona’s flexibility makes him valuable to teams that need a full-back like Yerry Mina to protect central spaces. 

Midfielders with elite technical and tactical qualities

Samuele Ricci and Reda Belahyane show why midfield value is often about control, not noise. Ricci can settle matches with press-resistant passing, while Belahyane brings tackles, energy, and quick carries that help Morocco move forward after recoveries in dangerous moments.

Wingers bringing pace and creativity

Nico Paz and Kenan Yildiz bring the kind of attacking variety that makes tournament scouting interesting. Paz can create from half-spaces with his left foot, while Yildiz gives Turkey direct dribbling, sharp changes of pace, and brave decisions near goal.

Strikers who could increase their market value

Marcus Thuram and Jonathan David have different situations, but both can raise their market value with goals. Thuram needs to justify elite interest, while David must show that his difficult season at Juventus has not compromised his movement or finishing instincts.

Future moves that could reshape Serie A

Premier League clubs monitoring Italian-based talent

Premier League clubs remain the loudest threat because they can move quickly when a player looks ready. Rafael Leão, Marcus Thuram, and Samuele Ricci all fit different English needs, while Zion Suzuki represents another profile attracting growing international attention. 

Interest from Spain, Germany, and France

Spain, Germany, and France will also watch Serie A closely, but their focus may be more specific. Nico Paz’s situation keeps Spanish attention high, while Bundesliga clubs value energetic midfielders and PSG often looks to Italy for proven big-match talent.

Potential domestic transfers within Serie A

Serie A’s internal market could be just as important as foreign interest. Juventus want Brahim Díaz to bring more unpredictability, while Inter’s defensive rebuild makes Tarik Muharemovic, Marco Palestra, and Johan Vasquez realistic targets after the World Cup. 

The growing role of emerging football markets

Emerging markets now affect Serie A planning more directly than before. Saudi clubs can turn release clauses into immediate exits, while MLS becomes more attractive during a North American World Cup, especially for veterans seeking money, visibility, and a different final chapter.

Players with the most to gain from the tournament

Talents seeking their first breakthrough

Nico Paz, Kenan Yildiz, and Reda Belahyane all fit the breakthrough category. Paz has elite creative momentum, Yildiz carries Juventus pressure with maturity, and Belahyane can use Morocco to show that his Serie A energy belongs alongside John Yeboah at a higher level. 

Squad players aiming to secure bigger roles

Timothy Weah, Samuel Chukwueze, and Davide Frattesi need the tournament for leverage. Weah wants a clearer attacking role, Chukwueze needs consistent trust at Milan, and Frattesi can make Inter rethink how often he starts instead of changing matches late.

Individuals playing for lucrative career opportunities

Marcus Thuram, Jonathan David, and Maduka Okoye are playing for serious financial outcomes. Thuram has a release clause to justify, David needs to rebuild value after Juventus frustration, and Okoye can turn strong Nigeria performances into elite goalkeeper interest.

The next generation of Serie A stars

Young prospects expected to shine after the World Cup

Kenan Yildiz, Nico Paz, and Reda Belahyane feel like players whose post-tournament status could rise quickly. Yildiz brings star power, Paz offers refined creativity, and Belahyane gives Verona a high-energy midfielder who may soon outgrow his current setting.

Academy graduates nearing elite status

Marco Palestra, Nicolo Savona, and Francesco Camarda show why academy development still matters in Serie A. Palestra offers Atalanta’s wing-back energy, Savona reflects Juventus’s tactical schooling, and Camarda remains Milan’s carefully managed striker for the next cycle.

Future leaders for club and country

Samuele Ricci, Tarik Muharemovic, and Lautaro Martínez point to different kinds of leadership. Ricci controls rhythm, Muharemovic organises from the back, and Lautaro already shows how a Serie A star can become a reference point for club and country.

Predictions for the post-World Cup transfer market

Players most likely to secure high-profile moves

Rafael Leão and Jonathan David feel most likely to make major exits if their tournaments go well. Leão has Premier League attention after an uneven Milan season, while David can use Canada’s home stage to rebuild value after a frustrating Juventus campaign.

Potential record-breaking transfer fees

Marcus Thuram’s release clause could become one of the summer’s biggest triggers if France gives him the right platform. Meanwhile, Nico Paz may force Como into a difficult decision if elite clubs turn his World Cup rise into huge offers.

Clubs expected to face intense interest in their stars

Inter, Como, and Torino may spend the summer defending their most valuable assets. Inter must manage Thuram’s interest and a defensive change; Como will face pressure around Paz; and Torino could receive serious bids for Samuele Ricci, whose controlled midfield profile is in demand.

Which breakout performers could define the next transfer window

Kenan Yildiz, Maduka Okoye, and Reda Belahyane could shape the next window in different ways. Yildiz affects attacking valuations, Okoye may define the goalkeeper market, and Belahyane offers the high-energy midfield profile many clubs now want.

How the World Cup could influence Serie A’s future

Increased visibility for Italian football

Italian football benefits when Serie A players become important figures in matches watched everywhere. If talents like Yildiz, Paz, or Ricci look comfortable under World Cup pressure, the league’s modern identity feels clearer to fans who still remember old defensive stereotypes.

The financial impact of successful international performances

Successful international performances can give Serie A clubs more than pride. Player values rise quickly, FIFA compensation provides useful income, and selling at the right moment can generate the funds needed for rebuilds before another expensive season begins in Italy.

New stars capable of becoming the faces of the league

Serie A needs fresh faces, and the World Cup can speed up that shift. Kenan Yildiz, Nico Paz, and Samuele Ricci all offer different kinds of appeal, giving the league young, marketable names to follow beyond older established stars.

Long-term implications for clubs, players, and recruitment strategies

The bigger lesson may be how clubs plan after the tournament. Juventus, Inter, and others could place greater trust in live scouting, academy development, and younger profiles, especially if World Cup performances prove that Serie A’s next generation is already prepared.

Conclusion

Serie A’s World Cup watchlist is not only about who plays well for one month. It is about how those performances change value, trust, and timing, especially for clubs trying to rebuild before the next domestic season begins.

For fans, the tournament offers a clear look at the league’s present and future. Some players will protect their status, others will force bigger moves, and a younger group may return to Italy with a completely different level of attention.

FAQs

What makes World Cup scouting different from club scouting?

World Cup scouting compares players in unfamiliar systems against opponents they rarely face. It helps clubs test decision-making outside rehearsed club routines.

Can one poor World Cup hurt a player’s market value?

Yes, but clubs rarely judge a player on a single tournament. Poor displays can raise doubts when they confirm existing concerns.

Why do clubs watch off-ball movement during tournaments?

Off-ball movement shows intelligence that statistics can miss. It reveals how players create space, support teammates, and react when possession changes quickly.

How can World Cup pressure affect future contract talks?

World Cup pressure can strengthen a player’s negotiating position if performance matches demand. Agents often use tournament evidence to justify improved terms.

New FIGC President Giovanni Malagò insists he ‘has not spoken’ to Roberto Mancini about the Italy job, but his new coach must ‘fully embrace’ the role.

The election was held today to choose the successor to Gabriele Gravina, who tended his resignation in the wake of the failed 2026 World Cup play-off.

Federation President Gravina, coach Gennaro Gattuso and Italy team manager Gianluigi Buffon all resigned following the defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties.

The first big decision for the new chief is to choose a Nazionale coach, with EURO 2020 winner Mancini the hot favourite for a return to the role.

However, when asked about this in today’s press conference, Malagò insisted there was no agreement in place.

Mancini has no Italy agreement yet

“I have not spoken to anyone about the Italy job and nobody can tell you any different. We will begin thinking about that from now. We need to look at other critical issues.”

Considering Mancini walked away from the Azzurri during a moment of crisis to take the Saudi Arabia national team job instead in August 2023, some of the comments today from Malagò when asked to describe his ‘ideal’ man for the role stand out.

“I made a crazy decision out of love running for this position. I had not put forward my candidacy, but I was pulled into it. The new CT will have to embrace that.

“I will not opt for a figure who has a different vision to mine, he has to fully share it. We can’t just say saddle up and get going. It has to be a total embrace, regardless of his CV.”

Mancini was the Italy coach from 2018 to 2023, but since then has had jobs with the Saudi Arabia national team and club side Al-Sadd.

Spain smote Saudi Arabia with such brusque intent on Sunday evening that by the time the first hydration break arrived, the thirst for a reaction had been quenched. Lamine Yamal pierced the Saudi defence time and again. When Mikel Oyarzabal touched the ball, it was a chance, if not a goal. This Spain was exuberant, quick, aggressive without recklessness. More than anything, it was familiar. What none of us realised at the time is that Spain managed to do all of it while under siege.

Their opening draw against Cabo Verde came out of the deep blue, and more than anything, baffled the Spanish public. La Roja have treated their country to success, but have done so playing with fluid movement and a pioneering spirit, the faces of Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Rodri Hernandez visible on the bow of the ship. When Cabo Verde massaged a slightly misshapen Spain attack into lethargy, committing just a single foul, it was met with a slightly perturbed Spain crowd, but no more frustrated than the Spain players themselves.

It is a monument to the faith in this Spain side that it was not met with hysteria, but instead simple disappointment in that particular performance. ‘Upset’, shouted Diario AS, ‘Red Alert’ read Sport, and Mundo Deportivo were a little more emotional with ‘What a Comedown.’ It’s true that Marca permitted themselves a more melodramatic headline with ‘Historic Disappointment,’ but the most derogatory, meting out disdain in equal measure, came from BILD in Germany, who declared ‘A Group of Islands Embarrass Spain.’ Below the headlines though, and beyond the first few minutes of the nightly analysis of Spain’s problems over the airwaves, was a refreshingly mature perspective.

To summarise the general sentiment, Luis de la Fuente’s side had been unable to move the ball swiftly enough, and his selection of Gavi didn’t quite convince, but the return of Lamine Yamal to the starting XI, and Pedri to his best position, deeper in midfield, would remedy many of the ills in Atlanta. “A wake-up call is not a bad thing, quite the opposite,” shrugged former Spain manager Jose Antonio Camacho on Cadena SER. All things that de la Fuente has done before, and did against Saudi Arabia, and with regard to the tempo, the very thing that the players and de la Fuente had pointed to as an issue.

“It’s normal that they were upset or furious. Nobody likes having their professionalism, ability, or work questioned. This reaction is logical, but it’s no different from things we’ve done in the past,” said pointedly after their sharp 4-0 response. “We wanted to make a statement, to assert ourselves.”

Before the match, Lamine Yamal was already a little acidic before he shredded the left side of the Saudi defence. “You want to jump to conclusions. Now Spain is terrible. But those who know, know that’s not the case,” he complained after several days of stewing in Spain’s base camp in Chattanooga, Tennessee. “We’re calm, even with all the noise from outside,” said Gavi’s much more natural alternative on the left, a rather satisfied Alex Baena, on the other side of the Saudi rout.

??? Los jugadores de la Selección responden a las críticas: ¿estaban picados como dijo Luis de la Fuente en la previa del partido ante Arabia Saudí?

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— MARCA (@marca) June 21, 2026

Spain’s style of play is expansive, sweeping, at times it feels as if it can rip through any opposition in the world. Their squad is full of talent, and firm in its belief in its own abilities, and behind them are, as de la Fuente is not slow to point out, 33 games without defeat. Hence why the siege mentality response feels… A little unconvincing. Or at least ill-fitting. While Spain are in fact taking on the rest of the world en route to glory, they rank high among the favourites to win the World Cup, and few contenders have seduced as many neutrals.

Were this de la Fuente side closer to La Furia Roja, the Red Fury, a whirling dervish of legs and studs famed for bad-tempered victories, perhaps it would be easier to buy from the outside. Perhaps de la Fuente and this Spain squad need a beast to slay though. Coming into Euro 2024, few gave the 63-year-old rookie manager and his young side much hope of winning it.

? Lamine Yamal on Instagram: “I am here”. pic.twitter.com/KbkvhOr7aj

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 21, 2026

Who can forget Adrien Rabiot’s perplexing desire to lay down a challenge to Lamine Yamal before the semi-final? Four years on from the release of The Last Dance, Michael Jordan’s words vibrated through Lamine Yamal’s phenomenal equaliser. Prior to that, the squad had rallied around their captain Alvaro Morata, who was shaded by a question mark wherever he walked, until he hoisted the trophy high above his head.

“No one is immune to criticism,” a more placated de la Fuente commented later in his press conference, statement made. “Their pride was stung, their self-image. They can do even better, but those comments they receive motivate them, and that’s good.” Just as the great Jordan constantly found something to take personally, the optimistic Spaniard will hope that the contrived bullishness hints at a similar mindset.

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Tottenham-linked Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White thinks highly of the North London club, as per Sky Sports’ Michael Bridge.

The highly-rated playmaker has emerged as a key summer transfer target for Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi, who is eager to completely overhaul his midfield and attacking options to avoid a repeat of last year’s disappointing domestic campaign.

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Michael Bridge on what Morgan Gibbs-White thinks of Spurs

Speaking to the Last Word on Spurs podcast, prominent Sky Sports News journalist Michael Bridge dropped a very encouraging update for the Tottenham faithful regarding the player’s personal stance.

Bridge revealed that he had a direct conversation with the Nottingham Forest talisman, indicating that the midfielder is very open to the allure of moving to the capital.

“I spoke to Morgan Gibbs-White, he thinks very highly of Spurs, very, very highly,” Bridge shared.

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— Last Word On Spurs (@LastWordOnSpurs) June 21, 2026

This revelation will serve as a massive boost to the Tottenham board and hierarchy, who are under immense pressure to deliver marquee signings early in the transfer window.

Spurs came incredibly close to signing the 26-year-old twelve months ago before a deal fell through, and the club is desperate to ensure those past transfer failures do not repeat themselves.

Following a spectacular 2025/26 campaign where he bagged 15 Premier League goals, Gibbs-White’s admiration could pave the way for a sensational switch.

Spurs face fierce competition: Arsenal, Man United and Chelsea all want Gibbs-White

However, securement of the English midfielder’s signature will be anything but straightforward.

Tottenham face fierce competition in the transfer market, as domestic heavyweights Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea all want Gibbs-White as well.

Reigning champions Arsenal are reportedly tracking the Forest star as a lethal alternative to Morgan Rogers, while Manchester United see him as an ideal creative engine under Michael Carrick.

Besides Premier League clubs, there is reported interest from European clubs as well.

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With Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis expected to demand an astronomical fee for their star man, a multi-club bidding war is imminent.

If Spurs want to win the race, they must leverage Gibbs-White’s fond view of the club to strike a swift agreement.

Morgan Gibbs-White stats for Nottingham Forest

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Matias Soule has been linked with a move away from AS Roma this summer, and Aston Villa are interested in him.

The 23-year-old had 15 goal contributions in all competitions last season, and he could prove to be a very useful option for Aston Villa in the attack.

They need more depth in the attacking unit. They need someone who can operate on either flank and create opportunities for their teammates. Soule can find the back of the net as well. He’s a young player with a lot of potential, and he could develop into a key player for Aston Villa.

They have secured Champions League qualification for the upcoming season, and the West Midlands club will be an attractive destination for the Argentina attacker. According to Fussball Daten, Aston Villa has shown the most serious interest from England.

However, West Ham United are also keen on the player and have already made contact to sign him. West Ham have been relegated to the Championship, and the 23-year-old South American will not want to compete in the second division of English football. He will look to compete at a high-level and fight for trophies. The move to Aston Villa could be ideal for him.

Meanwhile, clubs from Germany are monitoring his situation as well. Borussia Dortmund are preparing an offer of €40 million to get the deal done, and the Italian club values him around that mark as well. It remains to be seen whether Aston Villa is prepared to follow up on their interest with an official offer to get the deal done. They need to move quickly in order to win the race for his signature.

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Eduardo Camavinga could be on his way out of Real Madrid this summer, and multiple Premier League clubs are monitoring his situation.

According to the Spanish publication SPORT, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool are keeping tabs on the 23-year-old. He could be allowed to leave the club this summer, and there is no doubt that he would be an excellent acquisition for the three Premier League clubs.

He will cost around €60 million, and the Premier League clubs certainly have the resources to afford him.

Manchester United need a quality long-term replacement for Casemiro, and the French International certainly fits the profile. He will help protect the defensive unit, break up the opposition play and win the ball back for his team in the middle of the park. He is versatile enough to operate in the defensive roles as well.

Similarly, Liverpool needs a specialist defensive midfielder like him. His arrival will allow Ryan Gravenberch to operate in his natural role with more freedom. Liverpool needs to control games better, and signing the 23-year-old will help them improve.

As for Chelsea, they are also interested in the player, but they will not be able to offer him Champions League football, which could be a dealbreaker. Top players like Camavinga will want to compete at the highest level and fight for major trophies. Chelsea are going through a period of transition.

However, they have appointed Xabi Alonso as their new manager, and he had worked with Camavinga during their time together at Real Madrid. It remains to be seen whether he can convince the French international to reunite with him at Chelsea.

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Bailey Rice believes he "can show a lot more" after signing a new one-year contract with Rangers, with the option of a further year.

The midfielder, 19, has made 16 appearances for the club, with four of those starts.

"It's brilliant," he told club media.

"I have been a fan since I was a kid, so I know what it means to play here and I know what the club means to me, so it is a great achievement.

"It is such a great club, I have had some great moments but I have also had some of the hardest moments of my career with injury, but that can only make me a better player and I feel I can show a lot more than I already have."

As Michigan begins its search for a replacement for national championship-winning head coach Dusty May, one name continues to gain traction near the top of the candidate list.

Saint Louis head coach Josh Schertz.

While replacing a coach who just delivered a national title is never easy, Schertz possesses many of the qualities Michigan should be seeking as it attempts to maintain its place among college basketball’s elite programs.

A Familiar Connection to Dusty May

One reason Schertz immediately stands out is his relationship with May.

The two coaches have developed a close friendship over the years, and their basketball philosophies share several similarities. Both have earned reputations as innovative offensive minds capable of maximizing talent and building winning cultures.

If Michigan wants to maintain much of the foundation May established, Schertz could offer one of the smoothest transitions available.

One of College Basketball’s Fastest-Rising Coaches

Schertz has quietly built one of the most impressive coaching resumes in the country.

After beginning his career as a student assistant at Florida Atlantic, he worked his way through assistant coaching stops before taking over at Lincoln Memorial in 2008.

What followed was remarkable.

Over 13 seasons, Schertz led Lincoln Memorial to 11 consecutive 20-win seasons, four 30-win campaigns, and 10 NCAA Division II Tournament appearances. He was named South Atlantic Conference Coach of the Year a record seven times and became known as one of the winningest coaches in college basketball.

His overall head coaching record currently stands at an astonishing 451-130.

Success Has Followed Him Everywhere

Schertz proved his success wasn’t limited to Division II.

After taking over at Indiana State in 2021, he transformed the Sycamores into one of the nation’s best mid-major programs. His breakthrough came during the 2023-24 season when Indiana State won 32 games and became one of the biggest stories in college basketball.

That success led Saint Louis to hire him in 2024.

In just two seasons with the Billikens, Schertz has continued to build momentum, guiding the program to an Atlantic 10 regular-season championship and a trip to the second round of the NCAA Tournament this past season.

Not surprisingly, his name has surfaced in connection with several major openings, including Syracuse and NC State earlier this year.

Why Michigan Should Be Interested

Michigan does not need a rebuilding specialist.

The Wolverines need someone capable of sustaining championship expectations.

With a roster expected to remain among the nation’s most talented groups, the next coach will inherit a team that should compete immediately for a Big Ten title and a Final Four berth.

Schertz has demonstrated an ability to win at every level, develop players, build culture, and adapt quickly when taking over new programs.

Those traits make him one of the most intriguing candidates available.

The Challenge

The biggest obstacle is convincing him to leave Saint Louis.

Schertz recently signed a new contract and appears firmly entrenched with the Billikens. However, Michigan is one of the handful of jobs in college basketball capable of attracting virtually any coach in the country.

If athletic director Warde Manuel decides to pursue Schertz, there is little doubt he would be one of the strongest candidates on the board.

And given his track record, it’s easy to see why.

Britain's Jack Draper says he drew inspiration from new coach Sir Andy Murray to claim an "ugly" win in his first competitive match in over two months.

A knee injury has kept the 24-year-old on the sidelines since April, but he has been working with Murray in recent weeks after joining up with the three-time Grand Slam champion for the grass-court season.

The pair's partnership got off to a winning start at Eastbourne as Draper held off a late charge by American Marcos Giron to secure a 6-4 7-6 (7-5) victory.

Asked what it was like having a knight in his coaching box, Draper joked: "I haven't called him 'Sir' yet - that's not going to happen.

"I'm really grateful to Andy that he's chosen to help me and wants to help me.

"Today was a performance a bit like what he used to do - winning ugly."

The victory was Draper's first since he beat 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells in March.

The former British number one moved well around the court and looked especially strong on serve, dropping just one point behind his first serve as he wrapped up the opening set in 35 minutes.

Draper went a quick break up in the second - but when he offered Giron a triple break-back point while serving for the match at 5-4, the American took full advantage to move level before forcing a tie-break.

However, Draper held his nerve in the tie-break to advance and set up a meeting with fellow Briton Jack Pinnington Jones.

"I lost concentration, which can happen if you haven't played for a while and you're against a good player like Marcos," Draper said.

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The left-hander has struggled with injuries to his arm, knee and shoulder and has played just 12 matches in the past year.

Those injury problems began at Wimbledon last year, when he was having the best run of his career after reaching the 2024 US Open semi-finals and rising to a career-high fourth in the world rankings.

After making his comeback on the south coast, Draper said he was glad to have Murray in his corner after an "incredibly difficult" year.

"Andy, truthfully, is one of my biggest inspirations. When I was younger I remember him playing all the big events and being there to watch him," Draper said.

"He believes in my game, he believes in me as a person. That's what I really need right now coming back from the year I have had."

Fellow Briton Pinnington Jones came from a set down to defeat Argentina's Marco Trungelliti earlier on Monday.

“Overrated” is a word that gets thrown around constantly these days, especially now that anyone with a social media account can publish a ranking, a list, or a hot take. With spring football wrapped and the 2027 season inching closer, preseason rankings are everywhere, and one question keeps resurfacing. Where should Texas A&M actually be ranked?

Anyone familiar with the Aggie fan base knows the dynamic well. A&M fans are hopeful, passionate, and deeply invested, but they also cringe when the Aggies land inside the preseason top 10. It’s not a lack of belief. It’s history. Too often, a strong season has been followed by a disappointing one, or early hype has fizzled by November.

This year, the situation is different. A&M is coming off an 11–2 season, its first ever College Football Playoff appearance, and a legitimate breakthrough under Mike Elko. But the finish matters. The Aggies went 0–2 to close the year, and the offense vanished when it mattered most. Combine that with an almost entirely rebuilt offensive and defensive line, two new coordinators, and a tougher schedule on paper, and it becomes reasonable to argue that A&M should open the year outside the top 10.

ESPN doesn’t see it that way. Neither do several national outlets. Many have the Aggies at No. 9, citing trust in Elko’s system and confidence in a top tier transfer class. It is a fair argument, but not a universal one. Enter College Football with Sam.

Sam’s stance is blunt. Texas A&M is the most overrated team heading into the 2026 season. His primary concern is offensive production, specifically whether the Aggies can score consistently enough to compete with the nation’s elite. Because of that, he doesn’t even place A&M inside his top 15.

Below, you can watch him lay out his full case for why he believes the Aggies are being propped up more by reputation and optimism than by proven, returning production.

Texas A&M loses both of its coordinators and the majority of its offensive and defensive lines, and plays a much tougher schedule than it did last season. I have no idea how this team can be ranked inside the top ten. pic.twitter.com/vrs5jNdxjG

— College Football with Sam (@CFBwSam) June 21, 2026

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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — World Cup tickets are expensive. Flights to North America are expensive. Hotel rooms in many places are expensive.

Then there's the price of beer.

There are some fun — and yes, sometimes pricey — food and drink offerings at the venues playing host to the World Cup. A $75 caviar-topped tray of tater tots and a $40 empanada weighing in at 5 pounds (2.2 kilograms) for the daring or for sharing in Miami. Rib-eye tacos for $8 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Something called a Twinkie cheeseburger that has nothing to do with dessert for $22 in Los Angeles.

Prices, in many cases, aren't all that different from what U.S. fans would experience on NFL Sundays or college football Saturdays. But some international fans aren't used to such pricing and are calling foul, especially over beer prices that can top $20.

“It's unfair. It's not right. It's wrong,” said Thomas Schüller, an engineer from Germany in Toronto to watch his national team play over the weekend, as he held a beer that cost him 24.25 Canadian dollars (about $17 or 15 euros). “It's three times the cost of what I pay in my country.”

But is that stopping him?

“Well, no,” Schüller acknowledged.

World Cup beer prices become a mild pint of discord

There is clearly some sticker shock among international visitors to this World Cup, especially when it comes to the concession prices. In Europe, it's not uncommon for beers to be perhaps around 4 or 5 euros (about $5-6 USD).

There's also no shortage of intrigue on the menu at the concession stands at stadiums across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

“Never seen anything like it,” said Janine Arbetter, a fan from Austria, as she waited for a hot dog, chips and soda combo in Miami last week. The pre-tip price: $19.35 (about 17 euros), which included a discount for using Visa. “It's a lot of food for a little snack.”

Some Argentina fans happily showed off their $34 lobster rolls from a match in Kansas City on social media, but in Toronto, the brisket sandwich with chips and a bottle of soda for nearly 40 Canadian dollars ($28) had some online commenters lamenting it as “robbery.”

“It's OK, more or less, for the World Cup,” German fan Daniel Feldmann said of the food prices while watching a match in Vancouver last week.

Concession offerings vary from stadium to stadium

FIFA, the sport's governing body and the tournament organizer, has very specific rules on just about everything related to the World Cup — and there are guidelines that concessionaires have to follow as well. But prices can vary by market, as do the food and drink offerings. And that means the experience in one city might look, or taste, nothing like what's offered in another.

The “Fancy AF Tots” for $75 at Miami Stadium aren't really tots at all — it's three deep-fried hash brown patties, with caviar, creme fraiche and chives. (For those who just want the caviar, it'll be $70.) Southern California's Twinkie cheeseburger is in fact a burger topped with a Texas Twinkie — a bacon-wrapped jalapeño stuffed with brisket and cream cheese.

But there's also a slew of choices specific to a local market; for example, Vancouver offers short rib poutine (an iconic Canadian dish of fries loaded with beef gravy, pulled short rib and cheese curds) along with a maple bacon smokie (smoked sausage topped with bacon onion jam that features Canadian maple syrup).

And in Miami, the signature offerings include pan con lechon (a Cuban-style sandwich with pork, infused with citrus mojo sauce and served on a toasted full Cuban loaf) and Empanada Mundial (the five-pound, handmade, chicken-and-cheese-stuffed dish named after the World Cup).

Both Vancouver and Miami have Sodexo Live as a food and beverage provider, and the typical game-day menus in both stadiums were revised a bit to accommodate a soccer crowd.

“We want it to feel like Miami when you’re here,” said Zach Williams, the stadium's vice president of operations. “Everything we do around the Miami Stadium, we want to make sure everybody understands that when they come here, they’re getting a Miami experience.”

Atlanta Stadium keeps prices low

In Mexico City, a beer could cost a day's pay — literally. The daily minimum wage in Mexico City is just 315.04 pesos (roughly $18). Some beers at Mexico City Stadium were selling for between 299 and 310 pesos — about twice as much as fans would ordinarily pay in the same stadium when the World Cup isn't in town.

But in Atlanta, where Falcons owner and stadium operator Arthur Blank promised the low concession prices he's championed for many years would hold for the World Cup, pizza slices were $3, 32-ounce sodas were $4, a cheeseburger was $5, chicken tenders with fries were $6 and beers could be had for as little as $8.

Jonathan Arango, a 33-year-old from Greenville, South Carolina, was at a match in Atlanta with his wife, daughter and father.

“In total for what we got — three orders of tacos, a slice of pizza, two waters and a Coke — we spent like $50,” Arango said. “Compared to what we’ve paid at other events ... it's nice after you paid a lot for a ticket.”

And Schüller pointed out that even though the tournament does come around every four years, it still feels like a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

“The entire football world is having fun,” Schüller said, “so cheers to that.”

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Associated Press journalists Tales Azzoni, Maura Carey, Andrew Dalton, Carlos Rodriguez, Alanis Thames, Stephen Whyno and Ben Kule contributed to this story from various World Cup venues. Kule is a student in the University of Georgia’s Carmical Sports Media Institute.

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Rothesay County Championship, Division One, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff (day four)

Glamorgan 358 & 197-3: Carlson 67, Ingram 61*; Chahar 2-57

Surrey 105& 447 (following on): Burns 115, Pope 73, Lawes 66*; Hadley 4-82

Glamorgan (22 pts) beat Surrey (2 pts) by seven wickets

Match scorecard

Glamorgan earned their first ever Championship win over Surrey at Sophia Gardens as they notched up a seven-wicket win.

The target of 195 was more than looked likely before a strong Surrey comeback, but captain Kiran Carlson hit 67 and Colin Ingram 61 not out to ease Welsh worries.

Surrey had reached 447 in their second innings on the final day, with last man and sub Tom Lawes hitting 66 not out, while Ryan Hadley claimed 4-82.

Glamorgan's last red-ball victory over Surrey in Cardiff was at Cardiff Arms Park in 1960, with a most recent home success at Swansea in 1983.

It was Glamorgan's third Championship win of the season in eight matches and Surrey's second defeat.

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Surrey began with a precarious lead of 145 but Glamorgan posted a relatively defensive field, with Lawes and Clark appearing in little difficulty.

Lawes, a mid-match sub for England call-up Gus Atkinson, was striking the ball sweetly with 10 fours to belie his number eleven position - after Surrey used two nightwatchmen.

They had set a new tenth wicket record for Surrey against Glamorgan of 105 by the time Clark (36) skied departing Australian paceman Hadley to Chris Cooke to end Glamorgan's travails.

Glamorgan's pursuit started disastrously when Billy Root was run out off the fourth ball as he went for a leg-bye and finished at the same end as Asa Tribe.

Carlson and Tribe took an active approach in their stand of 71, despite having moments of difficulty against Dan Lawrence.

But it was fellow spinner Chahar who made the breakthrough when Tribe (30) edged a defensive push to wicketkeeper Ollie Pope.

Ingram nearly played on to Chahar, but took advantage of a few loose deliveries from the Indian international including a six over long-on.

His stand with Carlson was worth 62 by the time the Glamorgan skipper was bowled round his legs sweeping at Chahar, but with just 62 needed at that stage it was too late to revive any real hopes for the visitors.

Ingram, who had not fielded at all because of a finger injury in the first innings, sped Glamorgan to the target alongside Sean Dickson (26 not out).

The result was particularly welcome for the Welsh county given they had started the game eighth in Division One, with the two sides below them - Leicestershire and Hampshire - also taking winning points.

Glamorgan were set to be in fourth in a closely-packed table with Surrey seventh, before the teams resume T20 action.

Glamorgan captain Kiran Carlson told BBC Sport Wales:

"We were always going to expect Surrey to fight hard, it was a pretty good wicket with a bit of spin though both teams were expecting it to break up slightly more, so nice to knock them off today.

"There were a few tired bodies and minds after nearly 180 overs in the field, but it was nice to put a few partnerships together and get over the line. All the lads are buzzing to come away with a win against a very strong team.

"It's awesome (to get the first Championship win over Surrey on the ground), especially after last week's defeat. We knew it was going to be a very tough game, there were ebbs and flows, and I thought it was a very good game on a good cricket wicket.

"We always knew these two games in the middle were going to be telling, we got outplayed at Sussex so nice to bounce back."

The NBA draft will tip off Tuesday with the first round at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York (ABC/ESPN).

A second and final round is scheduled for Wednesday (ESPN). The two-round draft will consist of 60 picks.

Ahead of the the first round, Jeremy Woo of ESPN released a mock draft. He projects Tennessee freshman forward Nate Ament to be selected in the first round by Dallas (No. 9 overall).

"Ament's draft range has remained wide," Woo said. "The Nets at No. 6 are seen as the high end, but scenarios are also in play in which he falls into the second half of the lottery. Teams say he has been selective about scheduling workouts, declining to visit multiple teams in the top 10. The Mavericks and Bucks are two possible landing spots. If those teams go a different direction, he could slide.

"The Mavericks are another team that appears open to moving back in the draft and has cast a wide net with first-round workouts, with GM Masai Ujiri taking over in May and Dallas keeping its options open as it builds around Cooper Flagg. The franchise - which is hiring Michigan's Dusty May as its new coach - has signaled to other teams that it plans to keep Kyrie Irving entering next season."

May served as head coach at Michigan (2024-26) and FAU (2018-24).

Ament played at Tennessee during the 2025-26 season and appeared in 35 games, including 35 starts. He averaged 16.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest.

Breaking: Michigan coach Dusty May is finalizing a deal to take the Dallas Mavericks head coaching job, sources tell @PeteThamel, @ShamsCharania and @AdamSchefter. pic.twitter.com/GTBtftYF8l

— ESPN (@espn) June 22, 2026

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The love affair between Scotland fans and the city of Boston has captured hearts across the nation — and has now been memorialized with a full-page ad in the Boston Globe.

Two of Scotland’s first-round World Cup matches have been played at Boston Stadium so far, leading to more than 20,000 fans taking over the city. Scotland first beat Haiti 1-0 last week but then lost to Morocco Friday night by a score of 1-0.

Social media has been ablaze with videos of Scotland’s soccer fanbase, called the Tartan Army, taking over the streets, marching with bagpipers to Fenway Park in the heart of the city, and, most notably, causing bars to run out of beer as they drank the city dry. The bond stretched so deep that Boston Mayor Michelle Wu signed a letter of intent last week to establish Boston and Glasgow, Scotland, as “sister cities” starting next year, a move intended to strengthen the cultural and economic ties between the two spots.

As Scotland prepares to take on Brazil in a pivotal group stage clash in Miami, the team’s fans have departed Boston after a week of merriment, much to the sadness of New Englanders. To honor the impact Scotland’s Tartan Army had on Boston and nearby areas, the Globe took out an ad to thank them.

“You came for the World Cup, but gave us something more,” the message began. “For a week, you turned train stations into singalongs, Fenway into a football ground, and an ordinary June into something we’ll be talking about for years.

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— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) June 20, 2026

“Boston has hosted championships, parades, and celebrations of every kind. But we’ve never hosted guests quite like you all,” the note continued.

“Thank you for the laughter, the bagpipes, and the memories. The World Cup will move on. So will the songs, but we’ll never forget the joy you brought to our city.”

Likewise, the Tartan Army thanked Boston and its inhabitants for their hospitality.

“New England - it has been an absolute pleasure. Across Boston, Providence, Newport and many towns in between you’ve welcomed us with open arms and unbelievable hospitality, and we can’t thank you enough,” the Tartan Army wrote on X.

“As we begin our journeys to South Florida, we hope it’s not goodbye, but see you again soon.”

New England - it has been an absolute pleasure. Across Boston, Providence, Newport and many towns in between you’ve welcomed us with open arms and unbelievable hospitality, and we can’t thank you enough.
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The Scotland National Team also issued a note of their own, writing on X, “As we head for Miami, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to the city & people of Boston.

“You’ve made us feel more than welcome in the time we’ve spent with you; you’ve made us feel part of your incredible city. Thank you for your generosity and your wonderful hospitality.”

Videos of Scotland fans bringing their traditions — like placing traffic cones on the heads of historic statues — to Boston and surrounding areas have gone viral on social media since the start of the World Cup. And while Scotland’s next match will be played in Miami, there is a chance the team could wind up back in Boston if they beat Brazil during their scheduled Wednesday clash.

The impact Scotland fans have had on Boston has been felt so deeply that a Massachusetts state senator has called for the Tartan Army to start visiting annually.

As we head for Miami, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to the city & people of Boston.

You’ve made us feel more than welcome in the time we’ve spent with you; you’ve made us feel part of your incredible city.

Thank you for your generosity and your wonderful hospitality.

💙

— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) June 20, 2026

“You have been playing the bagpipes everywhere, you’ve been singing, you’ve been chanting, you have put traffic cones on the heads of all of our historic statues, which has been something to see,” Senator Paul Feeney said in a video message shared to social media.

“I don’t want that to end. So here’s my proposition,” he continued. “Let’s get together and make this an annual thing where the Tartan Army comes over to Massachusetts, comes over to Foxborough, and we do this again. Maybe every year!”

Feeney proposed several ideas to get fans to return to the area, including a match between Scotland and the USMNT, a Scotland vs. Ireland clash, or even a local match against Foxborough High School.

“Whatever it takes to get you back here year after year,” Feeney continued. “We’ll promise to restock the beer.”

Dave Portnoy may not be angry at Dusty May for taking an NBA job, but that does not make the Michigan blow any softer.

The Barstool founder has long been one of the Wolverines’ loudest public supporters.

Losing a national-title coach to the Dallas Mavericks was always going to sting.

Dave Portnoy’s Dusty May reaction captures his frustration

Portnoy, a Michigan alum, gave his immediate reaction after May agreed to leave Ann Arbor for the Mavericks.

Portnoy did not pretend May owed Michigan anything. He also made clear that the timing hurt, especially after what May accomplished in just two seasons.

May went 64-13 at Michigan after arriving from Florida Atlantic in 2024. In his first year, he led the Wolverines to a 27-10 record, a Big Ten Tournament title and a Sweet 16 appearance. The next season, he guided them to a 37-3 mark, a Big Ten regular-season crown and Michigan’s first national championship since 1989.

That is why the move felt so abrupt. May did not leave behind a struggling program. He left one that was thriving, with a fan base that believed he could be the face of the program for years to come.

For Portnoy, that explains the horse line. May still gets gratitude. The name tribute is off.

Dusty May’s NBA leap represents rare college gamble

From Dallas’ perspective, the hire is easy to understand.

May is the first college head coach since John Beilein in 2019 to jump straight into an NBA head-coaching job, and he will hope for a smoother transition than the last Michigan-to-pro move.

Beilein lasted just 54 games with the Cleveland Cavaliers, going 14-40 before resigning. His college approach did not translate well to the NBA, a comparison May will hear plenty about early in his tenure.

But the situations are different. May steps into a franchise led by Masai Ujiri and built around Cooper Flagg, the 2025 No. 1 pick who just won Rookie of the Year.

May’s Michigan teams played with pace, moved the ball, defended and developed pros, qualities the Mavericks hope will fit around Flagg.

Portnoy may not like the timing, but he can see the logic. Michigan lost a champion. Dallas just hired one.

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The Dallas Mavericks are hiring Dusty May away from Michigan to be their next head coach, sources confirmed to DLLS Sports on Monday.

May becomes the first college head coach to jump straight to the NBA since John Beilein left Michigan for Cleveland in 2019, and the first to leave immediately after winning a national title since Larry Brown departed Kansas in 1988. The last NCAA champion to make the leap at all was Florida’s Billy Donovan in 2015.

May, 49, arrives in Dallas only months after cutting down the nets, having led the Wolverines to the 2026 national championship, their first since 1989, behind a 37-3 season. He had reportedly ruled out other college jobs this offseason, and during Michigan’s title parade in April, the school announced he’d agreed to a new deal to stay for “many years to come.” He agreed to a contact extension with Michigan, but the contract was never signed.

A Bob Knight student manager at Indiana in the late 1990s, May spent more than a decade as an assistant at stops like Eastern Michigan, UAB, Louisiana Tech and Florida before landing his first head job at Florida Atlantic in 2018, at age 41. Five years later he took ninth-seeded FAU to the 2023 Final Four. Over his last four seasons as a college head coach he went 124-26, which can be likened to Brad Stevens’ Butler-to-Boston leap in 2013.

The Mavericks parted ways with Jason Kidd after hiring new president and alternate governor Masai Ujiri. Kidd was had multiple years and about $40 million left on his contract.

According to a league source, May was an “NBA-centered” college coach who ran Michigan like a pro team. The Wolverines’ starting five average age was about 22 years old, with no starter younger than 20 and multiple 23-year-olds in the lineup.

He inherits a rebuild centered on a 19-year-old. May will rebuild with reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg, who averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.9 blocks while shooting 46.8% from the field, 29.5% from 3-point range and 82.7% from the free-throw line. The team also employs 9-time all-starKyrie Irving, who missed the entire 2025-26 season.

May has never coached in the NBA. But Ujiri and general manager Mike Schmitz are betting that a coach who builds winners quickly is exactly what Dallas needs.

Not even three months removed from winning the 2026 Men's NCAA Tournament, Michigan men's basketball is looking for a new coach.

Dusty May, who won the title in just his second year coaching in Ann Arbor, will take the head coaching position of the Dallas Mavericks, a team that went 26-56 amid a 12th-place finish in the Western Conference in 2025-26. That said, the Mavericks have building blocks for success, including a top-10 pick in a loaded 2026 NBA Draft class and 2025-26 Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg.

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The question now is what is to happen with the players remaining on Michigan's roster. While some players, such as Aday Mara, Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr., have already declared for the draft as first-round selections, others will have the opportunity to leave Ann Arbor via the transfer portal — but not immediately.

Here's what to know of the NCAA's transfer rules, and when Wolverines players can transfer from Michigan:

Can Michigan basketball players transfer with Dusty May leaving?

Yes, NCAA rules allow for the creation of a special transfer portal window following a head coaching change. At that time, players can enter the portal and potentially sign with another team.

When can Michigan players enter the portal?

According to the NCAA on Jan. 14, 2026, the Division I Cabinet enacted immediate rules changes for the transfer portal, including those for a team going through a coaching change.

Per the NCAA:

When a head coaching change occurs, a 15-day period will open five days after the new head coach is hired or publicly announced. If a new head coach is not announced within 30 days of the previous head coach's departure — and the 31st day after the head coach's departure is after the championship game — a 15-day window will open. The additional head coach departure window is available only after the basketball transfer window opens through Jan. 2.

Five days after Michigan hires or publicly announces its hire, the 15-day transfer portal will open, allowing players to enter and potentially sign with a team. The 15-day window will open if the Wolverines are unable to make a hire within 30 days of May's departure for the NBA.

That is separate from a 15-day transfer window that opens the day following the championship game, which in 2026 was on April 4.

Michigan basketball roster: Who did Michigan sign in transfer portal this offseason?

• PF J.P. Estrella (Tennessee)
• C Moustapha Thiam (Cincinnati)
• PF Jalen Reed (LSU)

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Dusty May to Mavs: What's next for Michigan players? Can they enter portal?

The Los Angeles Chargers have spent years asking Justin Herbert to create a difficult offense. One of the best QBs in the NFL should have all the firepower around him that he needs to succeed, and Deebo Samuel could give him some of that. Samuel remains one of the most recognizable offensive weapons available, and the Chargers are one of the cleanest possible fits. NFL.com has already identified Los Angeles as a logical destination, pairing Samuel with Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, and an offense now coordinated by Mike McDaniel. That last name matters.

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McDaniel was part of San Francisco’s offensive staff during Samuel’s greatest season. In 2021, Samuel produced career highs in receptions and receiving yards while also becoming a devastating rushing threat. The Chargers should not expect that exact version of him now, but they do not need to. What they need is versatility.

Herbert has the arm to attack every area of the field, yet the offense has too often depended on him completing difficult throws or extending plays under pressure. Samuel would create manufactured touches: screens, motion, short crossers, backfield carries and quick throws that become dangerous after the catch. That is how Los Angeles can make Herbert’s job easier without taking away his aggressiveness.

Yes, there is risk. Samuel’s recent availability and consistency have been concerns, and any contract should reflect that. But a reduced role may actually help. The Chargers would not need him to lead the team in targets. McConkey can remain the primary receiver while Samuel becomes the matchup piece that defenses must locate before every snap.

Los Angeles also has enough offensive structure to avoid forcing the move. That should help the Chargers negotiate a short-term deal rather than overpay based on name recognition. The AFC is too crowded for safe roster building. If the Chargers believe Herbert can take them deep into January, they should give him a weapon capable of changing a game without needing 12 targets.

Samuel is no longer a perfect player. He may still be the perfect gamble for Los Angeles.

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West Ham United have completed the signing of Swiss international defender Nadine Riesen on a free transfer.

WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Hammers this afternoon.

The 26-year-old full-back joins West Ham United upon the expiry of her contract with German Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga club Eintract Frankfurt. She has signed a three-year deal with the East Londoners.

Riesen spent her early years playing in her native Switzerland with FC St. Gallen, BSC Young Boys and FC Zürich where she won two Swiss league titles and a domestic cup. She then joined latest club Eintracht Frankfurt in 2023.

On the international stage, Riesen has been capped by Switzerland on 42 occasions in which she has scored two goals.

After joining West Ham United, Riesen said “When I heard about West Ham’s interest in me, I was super-excited. It’s a huge Club with a proud history and I’m very happy to be here. I spoke with Seraina [Piubel] and she was really positive about the Club. It already feels like a family here and everyone has given me such a warm welcome since I arrived.

“The Women’s Super League is one of the best leagues in the world so this is a massive opportunity for me to continue my development in a new environment, challenge myself and keep doing what I love most – playing football.

“I really like Rita’s [Guarino] ambition for the team. There is a lot of potential within this group and I hope that, together, we can achieve great things.”

Riesen is West Ham United’s fourth signing of the summer.

French manager Didier Deschamps has demanded humility from his team as the joint-favourites gear up to face Iraq in their second World Cup match in Group I.

Following a slow and somewhat laboured start to their first 45 minutes of this year’s tournament, Les Bleus exploded into life and gave the world a glimpse into their sheer firepower and depth.

Two goals from talisman Kylian Mbappé either side of a Bradley Barcola strike made the difference as France put the African Cup of Nations runners-up to the sword in the blistering New Jersey heat.

However, manager Deschamps is not getting carried away and insists that every game will prove a challenge for his side.

“We must not underestimate the Iraqi team, they are not a small team,” he said.

“They have qualities and have shown them in matches against Spain and Bolivia. We may make some changes, but our goal will remain to achieve victory. The match against Iraq will not be an easy one… we must not think it will be easy.”

Iraq performed well in the first half against Norway and would have thought themselves unlucky to not get more than the one goal curtesy of Aymen Hussein but were eventually undone by individual errors and Norway’s supreme attack.

There was much to admire about Iraq, despite the unflattering 4-1 score line.

Deschamps has clearly done his homework from both this game and the Middle-Easterners warm-up games, and outlined just what makes the Iraqi team so dangerous.

“Iraq is a team accustomed to playing in a 4-4-2 formation, and they have very strong forwards in the front line,” he said.

“The players know what they need to do on the field, and there is harmony and clear technical relationships among them, even with the changes in the line-up from one match to another.”

Graham Arnold has certainly established a belief and teamwork throughout that squad, which makes them such tricky customers especially with the ever clinical Hussein leading the line.

Leading the line for France is a much more contentious issue. With such incredible depth in the attacking areas, Dechamps has a big task on his hands balancing the minutes so many world-class players like Mbappé and Ousmane Dembele.

The Real Madrid man has been on-fire this season despite his sides poor performance in both the league and Champions League and has always been a monumental presence for his national team.

Another two goals for Mbappé saw him move up to 14 at the World Cup, overtaking Pele and leaving him within a brace of drawing level with all-time leading scorers Miroslav Klose and Lionel Messi should the latter not score tonight.

His competition is Ousmane Dembele who is fresh off the back of an incredible two seasons where he won the Ballon D’or and achieved the double with PSG which included retaining the Champions League.

There has been many questions about which player should lead the line for France, with the PSG forward starting in the number 10 against Sengal, and Deschamps was asked about how to deal with one of his superstars.

He said: “Dembele? You’re observing him, he struggled in the first half against Senegal, as did the entire team, due to Senegal’s style of play and also because of our mistakes.

“Ousmane plays as a forward at Paris Saint-Germain, but the situation is different here. There are involuntary movements, so we need to make some adjustments.

“In the second half against Senegal, Ousmane’s performance was much better. It also depends on what the other players contribute.

“Senegal closed the midfield, and we were pushed back there. Once we managed to open up the play a bit and forced their full-backs to spread out, it created more space.”

France headed into this tournament as one of the favourites to win the competition alongside Spain, Argentina and England, but Deschamps side will have to scale massive hurdles to make it to that final at the MetLife stadium in July.

Should France top their group their pathway would most likely involve meeting the current European champions at some point before the final, Spain to most people provide the biggest test at this tournament for France.

Deschamps is more than aware of his rivals strengths and more specifically the strengths of a certain Lamine Yamal.

He said: “I have no doubt… the Spanish team is stronger with him on the field. This is no longer an opinion, but a reality based on what we see. When a player like him plays, he completely changes the rhythm of the game.

“He forces defenders to adapt, creates spaces where there are none, and brings an unpredictability that is hard to control.”

Deschamps continued his praise for Yamal, adding that his confidence adding to his “goals or decisive passes” brings another level to the European champions’ attacks.

It would be a mouth-watering affair should France and Spain meet each other in the latter stages of the competition.

Not only would it be a battle of the two best sides in this tournament it would also pit some of the best attackers in the world against each other.

The match will kick off at 20:00 (BST) and will be broadcast live on BBC One, iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website.

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Argentina and Austria have announced their lineups for this Monday’s (22) match in the second round of the World Cup group stage.

The game takes place in Dallas and pits two teams against each other that both won their tournament openers.

The South Americans beat Algeria, while the Europeans defeated Jordan.

Whoever wins will be very close to securing qualification for the knockout stage as leaders of Group J.

Check out the starting lineups below:

Argentina

Lionel Messi, of course, starts for the match. If he scores, he will become the outright top scorer in World Cup history.

He goes into the game tied with Germany’s Miroslav Klose, with 16 goals each.

Lionel Scaloni’s starting XI has just one change, with Molina coming in for Montiel at right-back.

Austria

Austria have made changes to the starting lineup from their opener.

The team takes the field with three center-backs and a new center-forward: Gregoritsch instead of Kalajdzic.

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Missouri just landed one of its top overall targets for the 2027 recruiting class.

That’s because Kansas City (Mo.) St. Pius X four-star offensive lineman Kyler Kuhn announced his commitment to the program. The Tigers beat out Nebraska and Iowa for the coveted offensive lineman. 

Kuhn told me that he knew on Saturday morning that Missouri was the place for him. He wanted to let the “recency bias” wear off from his Nebraska visit. That way he could make a clear choice. But the school he kept waking up thinking about was the Tigers.

“I’d say the biggest two things for me were going to a place where I know that I’ll be able to get developed by the coaching staff,” Kuhn said. Then another thing was just finding the right culture of the o-line room that fits me. 

“I felt that Mizzou definitely was that culture that I was looking for. It’s a very faith-based team  and was something that was big to me. I see that a lot in Mizzou. I love how they have Bible studies before practice and almost daily. It just seems like they’re a very faith incorporated team, which is something that I really liked.” 

Kuhn was also very impressed with the amount of work that the offensive line room did on their own. They do a lot of lifting outside of team work and hang out outside of football. He’s looking forward to being part of that. 

The Tigers had been locked in on Kuhn for quite a while. Offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey, offensive line coach Brandon Jones and wide receivers coach Jacob Peeler all visited Kuhn in mid-April. But the relationship with coach Eli Drinkwitz was a big selling point. 

“He has a Bible study with the coaches and then he helps lead the team’s Bible study,” Kuhn said.

“I’ve really gotten to know him over the past year with  him coming to school a few times. Also just getting to talk with him more in depth and recently on the visits, as I got older. He’s been great and I’m excited to play for him.” 

The future center visited Missouri four times including his official visit back in May. Now he’s found his future home at Missouri and there is a lot he’s looking forward to about playing for the Tigers.

“Just the culture of the town and getting to stay in state is going to be awesome for me,” Kuhn said. 

“And having a bunch of family close. I just love CoMo and I love the people there. So I’d probably say to just be able to play for those type of fans and that type of culture.”

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• Fernando Mendoza went viral for his FaceTime call with Tom Brady before being drafted first overall by the Raiders

• The 2025 Heisman Trophy winner led Indiana to a College Football Playoff national championship earlier this year
• Mendoza previously opened up about the advice Brady shared with him as he makes his NFL transition

Fernando Mendoza is already taking notes.

Just before the rookie quarterback, 22, was selected first overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft, he got a call from Tom Brady, as seen in a video the team shared on their Instagram account on Friday, June 19.

The clip, which was filmed for an episode of the Raiders' "Behind the Shield" series, sees Mendoza at the NFL Combine ahead of an interview. He greets everyone in the room, shakes their hands and is directed to a FaceTime call with a special someone: Brady, who is a minority owner of the team.

"Oh shoot! What's up, Mr. Brady? How you doing?" the former Indiana Hoosiers quarterback says in disbelief while speaking with the NFL G.O.A.T., 48, adding, "Tom, how you doing?"

The seven-time Super Bowl champion hilariously corrected Mendoza for how he addressed him, and made clear what he should call him instead.

"You can call me Tom. Mr. Brady's my dad," the longtime Patriots quarterback told the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner.

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The rookie and vet have a conversation, which was all documented in the video.

"How you doing, man?" asks Brady. "I'm great. I'm blessed here at the Combine right now, about to get this interview going. I'm great. Ready for the opportunity," Mendoza replied.

Brady added, "Well I was just telling everybody that I wanted to say 'hi,' and good luck on everything. Just keep being yourself man, you're doing a great job."

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"I appreciate it, thank you. God bless," replied Mendoza.

On Thursday, April 23, Mendoza received the life-altering phone call from the Raiders at home in South Florida. He was joined by friends and family, including his mother Elsa, who has multiple sclerosis.

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Mendoza, who won the College Football Playoff national championship earlier this year, was widely expected to land with the Raiders, who dealt last season's starting quarterback, Geno Smith, to the New York Jets in March.

Las Vegas finished the 2025 regular season with a 3-14 record.

Ahead of the draft, Mendoza revealed what Brady said when he visited the team.

"I met him in the official 30 visits at the Raiders," Mendoza said during his appearance on the The Dan Patrick Show. "It was fantastic. He gave me the message that he's going to push me, and he's not going to be all lovey-dovey."

"And if the Raiders draft me, he's going to be a mentor and wants to pour into whatever quarterback the Raiders have, whether it's me, whether they draft somebody else," he shared, noting the Raiders just signed 37-year-old quarterback Kirk Cousins to a contract.

"If I'm lucky enough to go to the Raiders, I think it'll be a great opportunity to learn from someone who has had so much success over the years, and who I think has a very similar playing style as me," said Mendoza, who revealed he's studied Cousins' style of play specifically.

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Toni Storm‘s unexpected departure from AEW this past March had a significant ripple effect on the promotion’s women’s division planning all the way through All In at Wembley Stadium in August. Dave Meltzer addressed the situation on Wrestling Observer Radio on Sunday, revealing what the original plan was and how a second injury further complicated things.

According to Meltzer, the original design for the women’s Owen Hart Foundation tournament had Storm winning it and going on to challenge AEW Women’s World Champion Thekla at Wembley. When Storm left AEW unexpectedly in March — for reasons that were confirmed to not be injury-related — that plan was scrapped, and Willow Nightingale became the new direction for the tournament.

That plan also fell apart. Nightingale suffered a shoulder injury in May that forced her to withdraw from the tournament and vacate the TBS Championship as a result. With two of the original pillars of the women’s division storyline now unavailable, AEW was left rebuilding its plans on the fly. Mercedes Mone returned to the tournament as a replacement for Nightingale, and Maya World advanced to fill the other finalist spot. Meltzer noted he was not certain what Mone’s original All In plans had been before she became involved in the tournament as a fill-in.

The Owen Hart Foundation tournament finals between Mone and World, along with Thekla’s AEW Women’s World Championship defense against Starlight Kid, are both scheduled for this Sunday at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. The outcomes of both matches will shape the women’s division heading into All In at Wembley in a few months, which now looks considerably different from how it was originally conceived, with Storm still in the picture.

Storm has yet to comment on her AEW hiatus publicly, and there is no clear timetable for her return to the promotion.

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An earthquake hit the college basketball world on Monday. Dusty May, who was not only fresh off a national championship season at Michigan but who had reloaded the Wolverines' roster in the transfer portal, accepted the open head coaching job with the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA. The move is a complete stunner, and it puts Michigan in a position where other top coaches are firmly established at their schools, making a move unlikely for a lot of people who -- in April, right after the end of the season -- would have been top candidates. John Beilein, however, is not employed as a coach. He instantly makes sense for Michigan, for reasons we will outline below:

Mike Boynton, defensive coordinator

Dusty May's top Michigan assistant is Mike Boynton, formerly the head coach at Oklahoma State. Purely as a prediction, Boynton is most likely to become Michigan's head coach because he has head-coaching experience, is already on staff, and did a great job helping UM win the national title. However, Boynton is a defense-first coach. There's a need to have someone on staff with coaching chops at the offensive end of the floor, and who has the kind of experience worthy of a program with legitimate national title aspirations.

John Beilein, a proven Michigan man

John Beilein has made the national championship game twice at Michigan. Not only that, but he is a proven offensive coach. Dusty May to John Beilein would not be a jarring or harsh transition compared to many other possible coaches. Mike Boynton would provide staff continuity, but John Beilein would provide elite X-and-O coaching skills on offense. A Boynton offense might not be able to carry the freight at the same level Dusty May's offense did last season.

John Beilein with a defensive coordinator is the best setup

Would it make sense for Mike Boynton to be appointed head coach? Sure ... but Michigan could do better by essentially having Beilein come in as offensive coordinator and Boynton remaining focused on defense. Beilein with a great defensive coordinator alongside him works. Beilein, who guided Michigan to the 2013 national title game and then to the 2014 Elite Eight, struggled for a few seasons. He revived his Michigan tenure by hiring an elite defensive tactician named Luke Yaklich. Once that piece fell into place, Michigan got back to the national title game in 2018.

The Beilein plan

One important and essential detail here is that unless Michigan can somehow pry away an elite coach from another school (unlikely at this stage), John Beilein would be a one-year coach. This is not a permanent or long-term setup. Then Michigan could make a run at a top coach (on par with Dusty May) after the 2026-2027 season. It just seems smarter to have Beilein there for offensive coaching. It's hard to trust Mike Boynton with total responsibility for this team. Why not bring in an offensive coach with proven March Madness experience?

Would any top coach leave? What about the NBA?

Billy Donovan is a free agent after his Chicago Bulls tenure ended, but Donovan has seemed to be an NBA guy more than a college coach. If he really wanted the North Carolina job, he could have made a run at it. If he turned down Carolina, why would he go to Michigan? That said, UM should still give him a call.

The names TJ Otzelberger (Iowa State) and Ben McCollum (Iowa) have been floated, but both coaches are enjoying considerable success at their jobs and might not feel the need to climb the coaching ladder just yet. Should Michigan make inquiries? Yes. It just shouldn't expect either one to jump.

Relevant details

John Beilein is 73 years old, definitely not the age for a coach who would embark on a long-term stint, but also not too old to coach one season. It's not as though he's 85 and sitting in a rocking chair. Beilein has been working as a basketball analyst for Big Ten Network, so he has still been following college basketball very closely. On a one-year plan, he wouldn't have to worry at all about NIL or the transfer portal. He could just coach and not deal with any other headaches. If Michigan wanted to give Boynton the head coaching position but have Beilein in the role of offensive coordinator and lead assistant, that would be a perfectly acceptable arrangement.

Bottom line

The main question really is this: Does Michigan feel comfortable entrusting the whole show to Mike Boynton, or does it feel Boynton needs help? We think Boynton needs help, and John Beilein would be just the man to provide it for one year.

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Losing a national championship-winning head coach is difficult enough.

For Michigan basketball, the bigger concern may be what happens next.

With reports indicating that Dusty May is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, the Wolverines suddenly find themselves facing a scenario that could threaten much more than just their coaching staff. The future of a roster built to compete for another national championship may now be at stake.

The NCAA Transfer Portal Clock Is Ticking

Michigan’s coaching search will dominate headlines over the coming days, but the most important storyline could involve the players already on the roster.

Earlier this year, the NCAA implemented a new rule that gives players a special 15-day transfer portal window when a head coaching change occurs. That window begins five days after a new head coach is hired or publicly announced.

If Michigan does not make a hire within the next 30 days, the portal window will automatically open.

That means every scholarship player on the roster could suddenly have the opportunity to explore other options.

Michigan Has Too Much Talent to Lose

The timing could not be worse.

Point guard Elliot Cadeau returns to lead the offense, while Trey McKenney is expected to take on a much larger role after an impressive freshman season. The Wolverines also added impact transfers Moustapha Thiam, J.P. Estrella, and Jalen Reed to strengthen the frontcourt.

The future looks just as bright.

Five-star guard Brandon McCoy headlines a recruiting class ranked among the nation’s best, while Michigan remains involved with highly sought-after international prospect Nikola Kusturica.

On paper, the Wolverines have all the pieces necessary to compete for another Final Four.

That is exactly why roster retention has suddenly become such a critical issue.

The New Coach’s First Challenge

Whoever replaces May will inherit one of the most talented rosters in college basketball.

The problem is making sure that roster remains intact long enough to coach it.

At this stage of the offseason, there are very few impact players left available through the transfer portal. International recruiting options are limited, and there are not enough late additions available to replace multiple key contributors if departures begin.

Simply put, Michigan cannot afford a roster exodus.

The next head coach’s first assignment will not be implementing an offense or installing a defensive system.

It will be convincing players to stay.

Why This Is Michigan’s Worst-Case Scenario

Replacing Dusty May was always going to be difficult.

Replacing Dusty May while simultaneously trying to prevent key players from entering the transfer portal would be far more damaging.

Michigan still has the talent to contend for a Big Ten championship and make another deep NCAA Tournament run. But those expectations are built on the assumption that the roster remains largely intact.

If the coaching search drags on or uncertainty begins to spread throughout the program, that foundation could quickly become unstable.

The Wolverines can survive losing a coach.

What they cannot afford to lose is the roster he spent the last two years building.

Most goals in World Cup history: Where Messi, Mbappe and more rank among FIFA's top scorers all time originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The 2026 edition of the World Cup is well underway, and the world's best are back out on the pitch for another chase at the trophy.

Throughout history, a handful of players have separated themselves from the rest of the pack as top goalscorers in the tournament. Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are the active players in the top 10 of the leaderboard suiting up for the 2026 World Cup.

It is worth looking at how Mbappe and Messi stack up across the tournament's history. Who has more World Cup goals, the Frenchman or the "Little Boy From Rosario"?

Here's a list of the players with their names on the scoresheet the most times in World Cup history.

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Most goals in World Cup history

Key: * signifies an active player, year in bold means a World Cup won

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How many World Cup goals does Messi have?

• 16 goals (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026)

Heading into the 2026 World Cup, Messi scored 13 goals across his five tournament campaigns. In 2022, Messi finally got to hoist that elusive World Cup trophy with his country, which officially immortalized him in soccer history, if he wasn't already there. In the final match against France, Messi added two goals to his final tally and stretched his 2022 tournament total to a whopping seven goals.

During Argentina's first group-stage match of the 2026 World Cup, Messi was able to put not one, not two, but three goals past the Atlas Lions of Algeria. It was the first World Cup hat trick of his career and tied him with Miroslav Klose as the top goalscorers in World Cup history.

Here is Messi's first hat trick in the World Cup:

How many World Cup goals does Miroslav Klose have?

• 16 goals (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014)

Klose has scored 16 goals in the World Cup. Before Messi equaled his tally at the 2026 World Cup, the German stood alone as the top goalscorer in World Cup history. He finally got that last goal to put him above Ronaldo (Brazil) during one of the most famous World Cup semifinal matches in tournament history, when Germany dismantled the Brazilian hosts 7-1. With the goal, Klose got the best of Brazil both on the pitch and in the record books. He also pushed ahead as Germany's all-time leading scorer at the World Cup.

Here is Klose's goal from that night in Belo Horizonte:

How many World Cup goals does Ronaldo have?

• 15 goals (1994, 1998, 2002, 2006)

The goalscorer who sits with the second-most goals has a name soccer fans may know: Ronaldo. However, this is not Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal; this is Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima of Brazil. Ronaldo is often touted as one of the best forwards in soccer history, and his World Cup scoresheet-stuffing efforts only add to his incredible legacy. Along with currently having the second-most goals in the tournament's history, he is Brazil's all-time leading scorer at the World Cup.

Here is the two-time World Cup winner's most recent goal in the tournament.

How many World Cup goals does Mbappe have?

• 14 goals (2018, 2022, 2026)

Mbappe put his 13th goal in the back of the net during France's 2026 World Cup opener against Senegal. Despite being only 27 years old, Mbappe has already established himself as one of France's all-time greats with a French-record 57 goals through 99 international games, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Here is Mbappe's first goal against Senegal that moved him up the all-time World Cup goalscorer leaderboard:

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He scores his first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for France pic.twitter.com/HcLPFkkp4X

— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 16, 2026

In stoppage time, Mbappe added his second goal of the game and moved ahead of Olivier Giroud to become France's all-time leading international goalscorer with 58 goals. The strike was a rocket past Edouard Mendy and into the upper corner, putting France up 3-1 and ending any chance Senegal had of mounting a comeback.

Here is Mbappe's history-making goal:

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Kylian Mbappé is now France's ALL-TIME leading goalscorer pic.twitter.com/5phfectcIY

— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 16, 2026

How many World Cup goals does Gerd Muller have?

• 14 goals (1970, 1974)

Despite only playing in two World Cups, Muller put 14 goals past opposing goalkeepers. The West Germany forward is an all-timer for West Germany, and even throughout Germany's team history as a whole. He famously won the 1974 World Cup for his country by scoring the winning goal against the Netherlands to break a 1-1 tie. After the tournament, he officially retired from international soccer after the German Football Association would not let the players' wives join the team's celebration after they won the tournament.

Here is Muller's goal against the Netherlands:

How many World Cup goals does Just Fontaine have?

• 13 goals (1958)

Yes, that reads right. In a single 1958 World Cup, Fontaine scored 13 goals. The record still stands today, and may never be broken. Through six matches in that lone tournament, he averaged just over two goals a game. In his debut against Paraguay, he scored a hat trick. France ended up falling in the semifinals to the eventual champion Brazil, but not before Fontaine added four more goals to his tournament tally against Germany in the third-place match.

Here are Fontaine's highlights from the 1958 World Cup:

How many World Cup goals does Pele have?

• 12 goals (1958, 1962, 1966, 1970)

One of soccer's biggest icons, Pele, has given his country 12 goals at the World Cup. He shared the pitch with Fontaine during the 1958 semifinal in Sweden and scored a hat trick in that match to become the youngest player in World Cup history to score a hat trick (17 years & 244 days), according to FIFA. In the final against host Sweden, Pele scored two more goals en route to a 5-2 victory to deliver the World Cup trophy to Brazil for the first time.

Here are the Brazilian's highlights from that 1958 World Cup Final in Solna, Sweden:

How many World Cup goals does Cristiano Ronaldo have?

• 8 goals (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022)

Through five previous editions of the World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo has scored eight times. The Portuguese forward's tournament goal total is currently tied for 26th on the all-time list, a mark he shares with Diego Maradona, Brazil's Neymar, and England's Harry Kane. All eight of Ronaldo's goals have come in the group stage; the Saudi League star is still vying for his first goal in the knockout stages heading into the 2026 World Cup.

In 2022, Ronaldo became the first male player to score in five separate World Cup tournaments after slotting a penalty kick in Ghana's net. Here are multiple fan angles of his most recent World Cup goal:

Aston Villa have reportedly begun talks with intermediaries for Zion Suzuki, but Parma are hoping a bidding war erupts with Leeds United for the goalkeeper.

The Japan international had already impressed in Serie A this season by helping them secure a mid-table finish, and is now pulling out all the stops at the 2026 World Cup for his country too.

There had already been reports in Italy over the last few days that Aston Villa had chosen Suzuki as the ideal heir to Emiliano Martinez, who would seem to be close to a Serie A switch for Juventus.

Suzuki targeted by Premier League clubs

TOKYO, JAPAN – MAY 31: Zion Suzuki of Japan applauds fans after the international friendly match between Japan and Iceland at MUFG Stadium on May 31, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Kenta Harada/Getty Images)

Now teamTALK claim that the Premier League club has stepped up the pursuit by contacting intermediaries, hoping to put themselves in pole position for the Japanese-Ghanaian star.

However, Aston Villa are seemingly yet to speak directly with Parma, so any formal proposal is still quite a long way off.

The same source also notes that Leeds United have put Suzuki on their wish list, so Parma are hoping a Premier League bidding war breaks out.

He was purchased from Belgian side Sint-Truiden for €8.2m plus add-ons in 2024 and has a release clause in his contract worth €40m, which puts Parma in a very strong bargaining position.

His deal at the Stadio Tardini runs to June 2029 and Suzuki will celebrate his 24^th birthday in August.

It had been a tough campaign for the goalkeeper, who was out of action from November 2025 to February 2026 after fracturing a bone in his hand.

A new Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder has landed on Manchester United’s radar. 

Brighton’s Carlos Baleba was high on United’s list of midfield targets last summer, but the Seagulls’ exorbitant asking price, thought to be upwards of £100 million, prevented the Red Devils from making any progress.

Brighton are not willing to offer a significant discount this summer either, which has led United to focus on alternatives. Interestingly, one such name also plays for the south coast outfit.

Manchester United interested in Yasin Ayari

According to The Daily Mail, Manchester United are monitoring Yasin Ayari, who is raising eyebrows with his performances at the World Cup.

The 22-year-old Swedish midfielder scored a brace in his country’s 5-1 win over Tunisia. 

It is understood that the Premier League’s leading clubs are all aware of Ayari, who also enjoyed a promising Premier League campaign, having gained Fabian Hurzeler’s trust. 

Apart from Premier League clubs, AC Milan and Atletico Madrid have shown interest in the Sweden international, but it is claimed that if Ayari does move, he is likely to have options in the Premier League.

Ayari has 12 months remaining on his contract, though Brighton have an option to extend it by a further year. “There could be plenty of midfield movement this summer and Ayari’s performances across the Atlantic will only help his cause,” the report adds.

Yasin Ayari has been likened to Mateus Fernandes

One reason why Ayari appears to have impressed Hurzeler more than Baleba as a defensive midfielder is due to his hard work and creativity. 

The report states: “Though not as eye-catching in duels as Carlos Baleba, last season Ayari still won 102 – the same number as his fellow midfielder. He is also impressive on the ball, keeping Brighton ticking over in the centre of the pitch.”

The Brighton youngster has been compared to Mateus Fernandes, who is being chased by United.

In the event that United fail to find an agreement with West Ham United, they could explore the possibility of signing Ayari, who may be available for a more reasonable fee given his dwindling contract.

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One year after bringing in Jonathan Rowe, Bologna have set their sights on another English winger: Jaden Philogene-Bidace of Ipswich Town, reports Gazzetta.

Serie A side Bologna are interested in Ipswich winger Philogene-Bidace, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

A right-footed left winger, Philogene scored 13 goals and provided two assists in 36 appearances across all competitions with the English Championship side in 2025-26.

Bologna interested in Philogene-Bidace

LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 22: Jaden Philogene-Bidace of Ipswich Town scores his team’s second goal from the penalty spot during the Sky Bet Championship match between Charlton Athletic and Ipswich Town at The Valley on April 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Less than a year ago, in August 2025, Bologna signed another English winger, Jonathan Rowe, who ended his first season at the Dall’Ara with eight goals and five assists in 43 games across all competitions.

According to Gazzetta and Tuttosport, Bologna remain interested in Juventus’ Fabio Miretti and Joao Mario. The latter spent the second half of the 2025-26 on loan at the Stadio Dall’Ara.

Bologna’s targets in central midfield and defence

BOLOGNA, ITALY – APRIL 25: Jhon Lucumí of Bologna FC looks on during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and AS Roma at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

Juventus, on the other hand, are interested in the Rossoblu centre-back Jhon Lucumí.

The latter has also been targeted by Roma and Bournemouth and has a €28m clause valid until July 15.

Other Bologna targets in central midfield are Orel Mangala of Lyon and Peer Koopmeiners, brother of Juventus man Teun, who is under contract with AZ Alkmaar.

Will Argentina secure its qualification?

This Monday, Argentina takes on Austria as part of the second matchday of Group I at the 2026 World Cup.

With a win, either nation can seal its place in the round of 32, while also all but securing first place in the group.

For this match, star player Lionel Messi is of course in the starting XI, just like his attacking partner Lautaro Martinez.

Argentina: Martinez - Molina, Romero, Martinez, Medina - De Paul, Mac Allister, Fernandez, Almada - Messi (Cap.), Martinez.

Austria: Schlager - Laimer, Danso, Alaba (Cap.), Posch - Seiwald, Schlager, Schmidt, Wanner, Sabitzer - Gregoritsch.

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Teams out of World Cup 2026: Updated list of nations eliminated from FIFA tournament originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The 2026 World Cup presents competing nations with a far greater chance of progressing to the knockout phase than most of the previous tournaments ever have.

The decision to expand the field to 48 teams from 32 means there is an additional knockout round. That means all but 16 nations will get to continue their campaigns beyond the group stage.

Of course, the expansion will not be good news for everyone. There will still be bitter disappointment for those who are eliminated early on, just as there will be for those that falter in the knockouts — especially those teams who are expected to go deep in the tournament.

Below is an updated list of those teams whose World Cup 2026 campaign has already come to an end.

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Teams out of World Cup 2026

The nature of the expanded tournament means there will be few teams confirmed to be eliminated before we get to the final round of group matches.

That's because eight of the best third-place sides will progress to the knockouts alongside the top two from each group, and those third-place standings will not become clear until all games on matchday three have been completed.

However, as of June 22, we have three teams who are definitely not going through to the next round.

Teams eliminated from World Cup 2026

Haiti, Turkey and Tunisia became the first three teams to be eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. The reason they were knocked out so early is partly because of a new rule relating to group-stage tie-breakers: teams are now ranked in each group by virtue of their record against one another if they are level on points.

Haiti, for instance, lost 1-0 to Scotland on the opening matchday and then 3-0 to Brazil, so the best they can manage is to end the group stage on three points. However, even if they manage to do so, they will be unable to overtake Brazil or Morocco in Group C, so the best they can hope for is to be level with Scotland on three points. In that scenario, Scotland would finish above Haiti as they won the head-to-head meeting.

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What are World Cup group tiebreaker rules?

FIFA confirmed its group-stage tie-breaking criteria for this World Cup back in April.

If two or more teams are level on points after the group games have been completed, the below is applied to determine the final standings:

• Head-to-head result in the group game(s) between the teams concerned
• Goal difference from those games
• Goals scored in those games

If these are not enough to split the teams, we move to the following criteria:

• Goal difference in all group matches
• Number of goals scored in all group matches
• The highest "team conduct score" (calculated based on yellow and red cards for players and staff)

If the teams are still deadlocked, the nation that places highest in the most recent FIFA rankings will finish higher in the standings.

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Do third-place teams advance at World Cup 2026?

In this expanded tournament, the eight best teams that finish third in their group will also progress to the Round of 32.

The third-place teams will be ranked by the following criteria:

• Most points in the group stage
• Highest goal difference in the group stage
• Most goals scored in the group stage
• Highest "team conduct score"
• Highest FIFA ranking

How many teams play in the World Cup?

Previously, since 1998, there were 32 nations that qualified for the World Cup.

However, starting in 2026, the field was expanded to 48 teams.

This means an additional four groups in the opening phase of the competition, plus an extra stage in the knockouts (the Round of 32). All told, that means the winning team at the tournament will play eight games in total.

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Former Duke golfer Max Greyserman was the only former Blue Devil to make the cut at this year's U.S. Open after Alex Smalley shot nine-over-par in his first two rounds, missing the cut by five shots.

Although Greyserman was +2 heading into the weekend, a six-over-par 76 on Saturday quickly put him out of contention. However, Greyserman battled back with an even-par 70 Sunday, earning him a tie for 43rd. That earned Greyserman $72,592 and 16 FedEx Cup points.

While Greyserman has yet to win on the PGA Tour, the 31-year-old former Blue Devil is playing the best golf of his career, having finished tied for 14th at the PGA Championship earlier this season. In late May, Greyserman tied for ninth place at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson, the best finish of his tour career.

This article originally appeared on Duke Wire: Where did Duke's Max Greyserman finish at the U.S. Open?

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski will have two years remaining on his contract. He is 28 years old and there seems to be no progress on a new contract extension. Werenski won the Norris Trophy last season. In 75 games last season with Columbus, he scored 22 goals and recorded 59 assists, along with a plus/minus rating of +7.

With Brady Tkachuk being traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers for three first-round picks and one second-round selection, it will be interesting to see which other NHL players will get shopped this offseason. Three players who could potentially be shopped are Werenski, Dylan Larkin, and Connor Hellebuyck. If the Blue Jackets were to trade Werenski and begin a rebuild, which three NHL teams could potentially trade for him?

New York Islanders could trade for Blue Jackets defenseman

The New York Islanders were in playoff positioning for most of the season in 2025-2026, but the Philadelphia Flyers were able to knock the Islanders out of the playoffs. New York decided to fire Patrick Roy as head coach and bring in Pete DeBoer as the next head coach. DeBoer’s teams will preach defensive structure. If New York were to make a trade for Werenski from the Blue Jackets, this is a team that could make serious noise in 2026-2027.

The Islanders already have defenseman Matthew Schafer who won the Calder Trophy last season. Schafer is already one of the top defensemen in the NHL. If New York were to make a move for Werenski, this would help the blueline big time. Having Werenski and Schafer on the backend would be very dangerous. They could also be on the top power play unit as well.

Detroit Red Wings

Instead of the Detroit Red Wings maybe trading away Dylan Larkin elsewhere, maybe they should trade for Werenski instead. General manager Steve Yzerman has to make a bold move this offseason. He has to take a risk. Werenski is from Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Many people were critical of Yzerman not trading for defenseman Quinn Hughes last season. He was traded to the Minnesota Wild from the Vancouver Canucks instead.

Larkin and Werenski were teammates for Team U.S.A. at the Olympics. Trading for Werenski would no doubt help the Red Wings issues on the backend. Maybe Detroit can acquire another player in the process as well with Columbus. They don’t have a first-round pick to trade this year, but the Red Wings have missed the playoffs or the last 10 seasons. Not having a first-round pick this year might hurt the Red Wings chances of trading with the Blue Jackets. Detroit needs to make a bold move, and this could be the right move to make.

San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks did not make the playoffs last season, but this is a franchise that is knocking on the door. San Jose has a young stud in Macklin Celebrini. They also have Michael Misa on the roster. The Sharks have the second and the 27th overall picks in the first-round of the 2026 NHL Draft. Would San Jose trade one or both of those picks to Columbus for Werenski? The Sharks also have a lot of cap space to work with.

This is a team that could be a serious contender as soon as next season if they did trade for him. San Jose may prefer to stay patient, but they should see if trading for Werenski would be worth it or not.

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Drew McIntyre‘s Hollywood commitments continue to take priority over public appearances and, by extension, any near-term WWE return.

PWInsider reports that McIntyre has been pulled from Fanatics Fest in New York City due to his ongoing filming schedule for The Last Druid, the historical action drama starring Russell Crowe that is currently shooting in Spain. The same report adds that McIntyre is set for a third feature film role later this year.

McIntyre joined the cast of The Last Druid alongside Crowe, Stacy Clausen, Pablo Derqui, Rose Leslie, Andreas Pietschmann, Daniel Zovatto, and Crowe’s son Tennyson Crowe. The film, directed by William Eubank, follows a Roman Emperor who discovers a Druid stronghold in the mountains of Caledonia, with Crowe playing a peaceful Celtic elder forced to take up arms to defend his people. McIntyre’s specific role in the production has not been publicly revealed.

The Last Druid marks McIntyre’s second collaboration with Crowe, following their work together on Amazon MGM’s Highlander reboot in which McIntyre plays Angus MacLeod, the brother of Henry Cavill’s Connor MacLeod. That project also featured his The Killer’s Game co-star Dave Bautista. A third film role later in 2026 would make McIntyre one of the more active crossover performers in wrestling, continuing a trajectory he has spoken openly about for years.

In his career, McIntyre has been the WWE Champion three times and headlined multiple major events. His most recent in-ring appearance came at WrestleMania 42 in April, where he lost to Jacob Fatu in an Unsanctioned Match. PWInsider previously reported that there is nothing on the table creatively for McIntyre in WWE at this time and that SummerSlam return rumors were inaccurate. With filming continuing overseas and a third project on the horizon, that timeline appears unlikely to change in the near future. McIntyre has yet to comment on his WWE status.

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Giants $12 million infielder strangely named as 'under-the-radar' trade target originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The San Francisco Giants are very likely to be trade deadline sellers this season, as their start to the year has been extremely disappointing.

Since they're likely to sell, the question now becomes who is likely to be on the move? Robbie Ray is one obvious name to keep an eye on, but so are Matt Chapman and even Willy Adames and Rafael Devers.

But, Jim Bowden of The Athletic named $12 million infielder Luis Arraez as an "under-the-radar" trade candidate this season. It's a strange claim, as Arraez might be one of the more obvious trade candidates in MLB this season.

Luis Arraez strangely called 'under-the-radar' trade candidate

Bowden highlighted "10 under-the-radar MLB trade targets" this summer, with the deadline steadily approaching. Arraez was the second player mentioned, as Bowden writes, "... it's also a real possibility Arraez is traded."

It should come as little surprise that Arraez is a trade candidate this season, as the $12 million infielder is only under contract for one season, and he's going to hit free agency and leave for nothing if the Giants don't trade him this summer.

This season, Arraez is playing some incredible defense at second base, and add in his .320 batting average and .801 OPS, and he's having one of the best seasons of his career.

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He already has 2.4 bWAR on the year, and is on his way to what might be a career year. A player like that, who is also a rental, will draw plenty of trade interest.

To call Arraez, someone who is one of the more obvious trade targets in all of MLB this summer, an "under-the-radar" trade target is a very strange claim to make.

He's someone worth keeping an eye on, as it makes too much sense for the Giants to trade him this summer. But calling him an "under-the-radar" trade candidate, even with the big names on the Giants roster who might be dealt, makes little sense.

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The Los Angeles Angels are well on their way to another terribly disappointing season. 

Before Mike Trout got hurt, he was on the verge of making his first All-Star appearance since 2019. Whether he plays in the Midsummer Classic is undetermined. 

Even with Trout's resurgence at the plate, the Angels are bottom dwellers in the American League. That's a main reason they could consider trading one of their top starting pitchers. 

But should contending teams be wary of poor underlying numbers? Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller believes so. 

"[Jose] Soriano has a 3.03 ERA, but that can be split into a 0.24 mark through his first six scintillating starts and a 4.97 ERA since," Miller wrote. "Already, he has lost a lot of that early-season luster." 

Soriano's first month and change of the season had him in very early Cy Young Award candidate conversations. But he's cooled down since and allows way too many free passes. 

"And because he has issued an MLB-high 46 free passes this season—something he has struggled with throughout his four seasons in the big leagues, entering 2026 with a walk rate of 4.1 per 9 IP—Soriano's FIP (3.88), xFIP (3.71) and xERA (4.12) all suggest that continued regression lies ahead," Miller added. 

Clubs that need starting pitching reinforcements, most notably the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs, will do their due diligence on Soriano before making a deal. 

MORE: How Pirates lost on maddening interference call for final out vs. Rockies

It should be noted that the right-hander does not become a free agent until after the 2028 season, so the trade package may be higher than people would expect. 

But in recent history, the Angels have shown a propensity to hold onto trade candidates for far too long. Shohei Ohtani is the best example. 

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Michigan coach Dusty May is finalizing a deal to become the next coach of the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN.com. 

The announcement comes as a shock considering May led Michigan to the 2025-26 men's basketball national championship – the program's first national title since 1988-89. The Wolverines had a 64-13 record under May the last two seasons, and Michigan averaged 87.3 points per game. 

May, however, left for the NBA and will have a chance to coach Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Michigan, meanwhile, will have its third different coach in four seasons. Who will take over in Ann Arbor? 

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Why did Dusty May leave Michigan? 

May dismissed interest in other major college openings through Michigan's Final Four run last season, and he is the second Michigan coach to leave for the NBA in the last decade. John Beilein, who led the Wolverines to a pair of national championship game appearances in 2013 and 2018,  took the job with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2019. Beilein had a 14-40 record before being replaced before the end of the season.

May, however, feels like a different hire. He's 49 years old, runs an up-tempo offense and showed a knack for talent evaluation in the transfer portal era with the Wolverines. Billy Donovan was 50 years old when he made the move from Florida, where he won two national championships, to the NBA. This feels like a similar move for May, who finished with a 26-56 record last season and will have the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Michigan coaching candidates

Will the Michigan opening lead to another few turns on the coaching carousel? It is an elite job in the current college basketball landscape. The Wolverines have advanced to the Sweet 16 or better in seven of the last 10 seasons. Here are a few potential candidates for the job. 

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Leading candidates 

Mike Boynton Jr., Michigan assistant coach  

Boynton, 44, would make sense as an interim coach and should get consideration for the full-time job. He was the Wolverines' defensive coordinator under May the last three seasons. Boynton coached at Oklahoma State for seven seasons, where he recruited Pistons star Cade Cunningham. The Cowboys, however, made just one NCAA tournament appearance.

Josh Schertz, St. Louis coach 

Schertz, 50, is 103-41 over the last four seasons through stints at Indiana State and Saint Louis. Michigan routed the Billikens 95-72 in the NCAA tournament this season, but the teams' styles of play were not that different. Saint Louis ranked 10th in the nation with 87.2 points per game, while Indiana State ranked seventh at 84.8 points per game in 2023-24. This hire makes sense for Michigan.

Phil Martelli Jr., VCU coach 

Michigan took a risk by hiring May from FAU. Would Martelli, 44, represent a similar calculated risk that could pay off? Martelli led the Rams to a 28-8 record in his first season and has made a rapid rise after previously coaching at Bryant. He's the son of former Michigan assistant Phil Martelli, who was well received during his time in Ann Arbor. This could be the perfect long-term hire for the Wolverines, even if Martelli Jr. doesn't have an extensive track record as a head coach.

Jai Lucas, Miami Hurricanes coach 

Lucas, 37, was an assistant coach at Texas, Kentucky and Duke – all major programs with huge budgets and expectations. He is the son of former NBA coach John Lucas II, and the Hurricanes had a 26-9 record in his first season. Like Martelli Jr., it's a limited sample size, but Lucas might be willing to listen. 

Grant McCasland, Texas Tech coach 

McCasland, 49, could be swayed to leave his position with the Red Raiders. Texas Tech is 74-31 with three straight NCAA tournament appearances since McCasland took over, and this season might have been different had JT Toppin not suffered a season-ending injury during the regular season. McCasland also had a successful run at North Texas. He's won at every stop, but it might be difficult to lure him away from his home state.

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Other names to watch … 

Ben McCollum, Iowa coach

McCollum, 44, is another up-and-coming coach in the Big Ten. He won four Division II national championships at Northwest Missouri State before taking the Iowa job. He led the Hawkeyes to their first Sweet 16 appearance since 1999. Like McCasland, it will be difficult to pull McCollum away from his home state – but it's worth monitoring.  

Nate Oats, Alabama coach 

Oats, 51, was a high-school coach at Romulus High School near Detroit before making the move to the college ranks. He's frequently mentioned as a potential successor for Tom Izzo at Michigan State. Would Michigan be willing to undercut the move? 

Mark Byington, Vanderbilt coach 

Byington, 50, was not considered for some major openings this offseason despite an impressive resume between James Madison and Vanderbilt. The Commodores are 47-22 the last two seasons, and he's another candidate who would be a steal for Michigan at this point. 

Ryan Odom, Virginia coach 

Odom, 51, is 58-13 the last two seasons between VCU and Virginia – and he has taken four different schools to the NCAA Tournament in the last nine seasons. Odom feels more like a long-term ACC coach, but the allure of coaching at a perennial Big Ten power could be a pull. 

Kevin Willard, Villanova coach 

Willard, 51, is one of the more experienced coaches on this list. He coached three seasons in the Big Ten at Maryland before leaving for Villanova. Willard recruits well and would be more of a safe fall-back option who might show interest.

Scotland are preparing for a fifth World Cup meeting with Brazil in Miami on Wednesday.

Let's take a look at what happened in those previous matches...

1974: Scotland 0-0 Brazil

Having been under the cosh in the first half Frankfurt, Scotland gave the reigning champions a real fright after the break.

Davie Hay, Peter Lorimer and Joe Jordan threatened and Billy Bremner came agonisingly close when a close-range rebound rolled inches wide.

Both nations finished the group stage undefeated, but Scotland were eliminated on goal difference, while Brazil lost the third place game to Poland after defeat to beaten finalists Netherlands in the second group phase.

1982: Scotland 1-4 Brazil

Dave Narey's stunning strike from the edge of the penalty area gave Scotland a shock lead on 18 minutes.

However, a slick Brazil side hit back in style in Seville with Zico equalising from a fantastic free-kick.

A front-post header from Oscar made it 2-1, before Eder bamboozled Alan Rough with a sublime chip.

Falcao completed the scoring with a raking shot from 25 yards.

Scotland would go on to face more World Cup heartache, again exiting at the group stage on goal difference. Brazil fell at the second group stage, losing an all-time classic 3-2 against eventual winners Italy.

1990: Scotland 0-1 Brazil

A low key contest in Turin was settled on 81 minutes when Muller forced the ball in from a tight angle after a Jim Leighton fumble.

Scotland needed a point to progress and nearly got it in the closing stages but Claudio Taffarel produced a brilliant point-blank stop from Maurice Johnston.

Later results elsewhere deprived Scotland of progress as one of the best third-placed teams. Brazil were edged out by Argentina in the last 16.

1998: Scotland 1-2 Brazil

In what was the tournament's opening match in Paris, Brazil struck early with a Cesar Sampaio header from a corner.

Scotland were level before the break thanks to a cool John Collins penalty after a trip on Kevin Gallacher.

But Craig Brown's side lost out in cruel circumstances when Cafu's shot was saved by Leighton, only for the ball to strike the chest of Tom Boyd and creep over the line.

Scotland once again failed at the group stage after a draw with Norway and a 3-0 defeat to Morocco as Brazil lost to France in the final.

The defending national champions need a new head coach. 

On Monday, Michigan coach Dusty May agreed to become the head coach of the Mavericks, according to multiple reports, leaving the Wolverines two months after leading them to their first national title since 1989.

Coincidentally, the last college head coach to take an NBA job was former Michigan coach John Beilein with the Cavaliers in 2019. Beilein didn’t even survive a full regular season in the pros, resigning after amassing a 14-40 record in Cleveland. May went 64–13 in two seasons at Michigan.

May has been on NBA radars for months, as Front Office Sports previously reported he was interested in coaching in the league and was on the Magic’s radar, among other teams. Orlando ultimately hired Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney for its head coaching vacancy.

The 49-year-old is the first major hire for team president Masai Ujiri and general manager Mike Schmitz, who were hired in May to move the organization past the highly criticized Luka Dončić trade and build the team around Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg. The Mavericks also explored hiring Duke coach Jon Scheyer, who coached Flagg and forward Derrick Lively II in college.

May has never coached in the NBA and was previously the head coach of Florida Atlantic, which he led to the 2023 Final Four, but he has other ties to the Dallas organization. He was a basketball manager at Indiana under Bob Knight alongside Theo Hodges, the Mavericks’ chief venue officer. Minority owner Mark Cuban is also an Indiana graduate.

After defeating Connecticut in the national championship game, Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said at the Wolverines on-campus celebration that he and May had agreed to a new deal that would keep him at the school “for many years to come.” But a Freedom of Information Act request by FOS indicated that “a record reflecting the contract extension is not yet finalized.” 

May told FOS in late April that the deal was agreed to, but wouldn’t be finalized until July and was just “a formality.” When asked about coaching in the NBA, he talked around the question. 

“I mean, obviously we all think about that as younger coaches,” May said of coaching in the NBA. “But no it’s not something…our full attention has been on building this roster and plans of hopefully competing for a championship again next year.”

May’s departure is a blow for the Wolverines, who have lost both football coach Jim Harbaugh and its basketball coach after winning the national title in their respective sports since 2023. The school is investigating its athletic department for its operations after football coach Sherrone Moore, who replaced Harbaugh after he left for the Chargers, was arrested in December. 

History has been a mixed bag for college coaches who have jumped to the NBA. Larry Brown remains the lone coach to win a championship in both college (Kansas in 1988) and the NBA (the Pistons in 2004), while Billy Donovan and Brad Stevens have had strong regular seasons but inconsistent postseason results at the NBA level. 

Since May never signed his new contract with Michigan, he now owes the school $5 million according to his current contract. Had May left Michigan before April 30, he would have owed $7 million. 

A Michigan spokesperson didn’t respond to a request for comment.

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