Michigan athletics director Warde Manuel now finds his own tenure in jeopardy following an investigation into the culture of the Wolverines’ athletics department.
The university’s Board of Regents is scheduled to meet on Thursday to discuss the findings of the independent investigation and consider a response, sources told CBS Sports. Manuel is also weighing his options, which include retirement, a source said Sunday.
CBS Sports granted sources anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.
Michigan’s board authorized Chicago-based law firm Jenner & Block in December to conduct an “open-ended” review of the athletics department amid the fallout of the Sherrone Moore scandal, a source told CBS Sports at the time. Later, university president Domenico Grasso confirmed the investigation would expand into “an independent evaluation of culture, conduct and procedures throughout our athletics department.”
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Grasso said the school would “act swiftly” if the investigation produced findings that warranted additional terminations.
“We will leave no stone unturned, and any further action we take will be based on credible evidence and findings, developed through a rigorous investigation,” Grasso said in a December video statement.
Manuel, who has served as Michigan’s athletics director since 2016, fired Moore on Dec. 10 after evidence of an inappropriate relationship between Moore and a subordinate staff member was brought to the department that morning. Moore was arrested later that day after he entered the home of that staff member, who was later identified as Paige Shiver. He was charged with felony home invasion, stalking and breaking and entering.
Shiver, 32, said she endured “years of manipulation, harassment and exploitation” from Moore and that the university failed to protect its employee. Shiver’s lawyers said in March that she “believes strongly that she may not be the only person who experienced inappropriate, coercive, or predatory behavior” from Moore. Questions about the department’s broader awareness of Moore’s conduct during his two-year tenure fueled calls for a deeper institutional reckoning.
Moore eventually pleaded no contest to misdemeanor counts of malicious use of a telecommunications device and trespassing. A Washtenaw County judge sentenced him in April to 18 months of probation and a $1,000 fine. The felony and other charges were dismissed as part of the plea agreement.
Manuel has managed more institutional turbulence than most athletic directors see in a career — a sign-stealing investigation during the Jim Harbaugh era, the arrest and firing of his football coach, a national basketball championship, a rejected private-equity bid and an Amazon streaming deal outside the Big Ten’s media agreement that sparked tensions within the conference.
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“I always aim for steadiness,” Manuel said in May at the Big Ten’s spring meetings in Southern California. “Believe me, this is not anything that I’ve desired or wanted or hoped for. But I deal with it. My goal as a leader is to provide the steadiness in the wake of dealing with issues to the rest of the department and my staff and student-athletes. We have done that as a department and an organization. I don’t take any of it lightly. It’s not something I welcome, but we’ve dealt with it.”
Manuel promoted Moore from offensive coordinator to head coach after Haraugh left for the NFL following the Wolverines’ first national championship since 1997. Moore went 16-8 in two seasons.
Utah‘s Kyle Whittingham was hired in January as the athletics department attempted to stabilize. Then, basketball coach Dusty May left the program in June for the NBA‘s Dallas Mavericks after winning a national title in April.
Manuel signed a five-year contract extension through June 30, 2030, in December 2024. His average annual compensation is $1.9 million.
England are looking for a new Test coach. Brendon McCullum will stand down as England Men’s Test head coach but will continue to guide the white-ball teams, the ECB said in a statement on Sunday. The development comes close on the heels of Ben Stokes‘ retirement from international cricket following a nightclub brawl and a subsequent one-Test ban. Among the names doing the rounds is Andy Flower. Flower is a well-respected figure and is the coach of IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Flower’s colleague at RCB, Dinesh Karthik, believes Flower may not have the time to take up the England role.
“In all seriousness, I think he’ll be a great candidate,” Karthik said on Sky Sports.
“He definitely should be one of the names considered, but I would be very surprised if he took it, considering where England are and his packed schedule as well. He used to do a lot of leagues, and I’m sure that he didn’t have the time. I read an article which said that England would be happy to accommodate the IPL and then the rest of Test cricket, but with the schedule being the way it is, it’ll be very difficult. Like, when Jacob Bethell didn’t come in for the first Test, and Jofra Archer was not available, it kicked up a fuss, and there were plenty of people saying, ‘Why? How come one of the players is not there?’
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“With Andy Flower, who already has a pre-signed contract with RCB, which would mean that he would miss parts of those Tests, will it be okay for England in the preparation for the Ashes if they don’t have a coach for a Test match or two? I heard there’s a Test match against Bangladesh in May next year, and if Andy Flower is with RCB, that could be a challenge as well. Is he good? Definitely. He is probably one of the best in the world, if not the best. Will he have time? That’s the question. I would be very surprised if the answer is yes,” he said.
England will have a new Test team head coach when they face Pakistan in a three-match series, which is a part of the World Test Championship.
England lost the recent Test series against New Zealand 1-2 but thrashed India 4-0 in the just-concluded T20I series.
McCullum’s tenure as head coach will come to an end after four years in charge, having led the England team through one of its most exciting and progressive periods in Test history.
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ECB CEO Richard Gould said: “Brendon breathed new life into the England Men’s Test team during an exciting period which saw some amazing victories, and we’re grateful for all he has given to the role.
“We now believe that the time is right to make a change for the Test team as we target victory in the Ashes next summer.
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India seamer Gurnoor Brar held on to a crucial catch despite colliding with skipper Shubman Gill as the Men in Blue removed England’s Jos Buttler in the first ODI of the three-match series. The match is being played on Tuesday, July 14, at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
The wicket came off the very first ball of the 17th over. Prasidh Krishna bowled a good-length delivery on off stump, and Buttler looked to whip it across the leg side but could only manage a leading edge.
Charging in from mid-on, Brar converged with Gill, who came in from mid-off, as the two collided shoulder-to-shoulder. Despite the impact, Brar held on to the catch to send Buttler back for five off 14 balls.
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Meanwhile, Prasidh Krishna struck again on the fourth ball of the same over, this time dismissing Sam Curran. The seamer bowled a length delivery slanting across the left-hander, who threw his hands at it and could only edge it through to Indian wicketkeeper KL Rahul. Curran departed for a duck off three balls, leaving England reeling at 80/5 after 16.4 overs.
India’s pace trio rocks England after a steady start
Opting to bat first, England made a steady start as openers Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell added 51 runs in the first 10 overs. The duo eventually stitched together a 61-run partnership off 74 balls before Gurnoor Brar broke the stand by dismissing Bethell for 14 off 31 balls in the 13th over. Brar struck again two deliveries later to remove Duckett, who scored 43 off 45 balls.
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India continued to build the pressure in the following over as Jasprit Bumrah dismissed England skipper Harry Brook for one off three balls. Prasidh Krishna then joined the party in the 17th over, removing Jos Buttler for five off 14 balls and Sam Curran for a three-ball duck.
At the time of writing, England were 104/5 after 21 overs, with Joe Root unbeaten on nine off 13 balls and Will Jacks on 19 off 17 balls.
Derry City take on CSKA Sofia at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League first qualifying round on Thursday. The winners will progress to the second round of the UEFA Europa League qualifiers, while the losers will drop down into the UEFA Conference League main path second qualifying round.
The first leg in Sofia ended 3-2 in favor of the home side at Vasil Levski National Sports Academy last week. A brace from CSKA Sofia’s Ioannis Pittas and a goal from Bruno Jordao canceled out strikes from Derry City’s James Olayinka and Liam Boyce.
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The narrow one-goal lead gives Sofia some confidence as they travel for the second leg.
Derry City finished second in the League of Ireland Premier Division last season with 63 points from 36 matches, three points behind winners Shamrock Rovers, earning them a spot in the Europa League qualifiers.
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The team known as the Candystripes are already more than halfway through the 2026 top-flight season. They are placed sixth in the standings with 29 points from 25 games, 21 points behind Shamrock Rovers at the top of the standings.
Derry City lost 4-2 to Waterford in their most recent league match on 3 July.
It does not look like Derry City will maintain a similar league finish to the last campaign, but they can still salvage progress to the next round of the Europa League qualifiers if they turn the aggregate score in their favor at home this Thursday.
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Meanwhile, Bulgarian club CSKA Sofia have earned their place in this season’s Europa League by winning the 2025-26 Bulgarian Cup. They defeated Lokomotiv Plovdiv 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in regulation time at the Vasil Levski National Stadium.
The Army Men are in preseason mode at the moment, playing friendly matches to prepare for the new domestic season in Bulgaria. CSKA Sofia beat Marek 3-0 in their most recent friendly fixture on 3 July.
Derry City vs CSKA Sofia head-to-head stats and key numbers
The first-leg meeting between these two sides was the first time that they have played against each other.
Derry City are in poor recent form, with three losses, one win, and one draw in their five most recent matches across all competitions.
CSKA Sofia are in good form at the moment, with their last five matches across all competitions producing four wins and a single loss against Polissya.
Derry City vs CSKA Sofia prediction
Derry City will need to score to have any hope of advancing to the next round, so they are expected to push forward aggressively at home in search of goals, which could provide opportunities for CSKA Sofia to exploit the Irish side on the break with the space left behind Derry City’s advancing defensive line.
We expect this match to end in a low-scoring draw.
The pro wrestling landscape is filled with many talents looking to break through and make a name for themselves. BK Westbrook is one of those wrestlers chasing that crazy dream.
The road hasn’t been easy. Westbrook started to train at a wrestling school in North Carolina in 2018 before it eventually closed down. He started having his first matches at Carolina Wrestling Federation (CWF) Mid-Atlantic before the promotion came to an abrupt end in 2019.
BK Westbrook is one of the rising pro wrestling talents on the independents.(Provided to Fox News Digital)
He then suffered another setback – the COVID-19 pandemic. But overcoming one obstacle after another was all a part of the journey.
“I’ve had that like multiple times within wrestling and it’s crazy when I saw my school closed down, I was getting my car’s oil changed, was waiting for it, and then next thing you know I get this message saying we’re no longer going to have shows and then I had to think, I didn’t just get into wrestling to just wrestle at this one place even though like this is awful this sucks,” he told Fox News Digital. “And then COVID happens, again, it’s like OK, well I can’t do my thing. right now and this is really, really annoying and I’m just I’m annoyed that I can’t do that and eventually led to me just continuing to put my name even more places and I felt like this can’t be the end for me. I can’t let this little this crazy time, this unprecedented happening with the pandemic,
“I couldn’t just let that get me down man. It was a little difficult because living in North Carolina, it was a little less, I mean it was still strict, but if I was going to go wrestle somewhere, I’d go somewhere where the states didn’t care as much, like Tennessee or South Carolina or something like that, even Georgia. But once things started kind of opening back up and things started to get normal, it was like, OK, we’re going to hit the ground running.”
For Westbrook, the dream was always pro wrestling.
BK Westbrook got his pro wrestling start in North Carolina.(Provided to Fox News Digital)
He said he grew up watching it on TV but really grew to love the sport watching it on YouTube. The mix of athleticism and entertainment was the true draw.
“It was just falling in love with it online growing up,” Westbrook said. “Growing up being a YouTube kid, being on a computer. I discovered it on TV first, but just finding a love for independent wrestling and what I’m doing now kind of grew on me just loving what wrestling is at its core, what you see on WWE or AEW or whatever, I just kind of found even more of a deeper liking for it.
“But it’s just I don’t know. I just think it’s something that if you’re a wrestling fan, you get it, and you understand kind of why you’re drawn to it. To me, it’s easy for me. I like sports, I like entertainment, I like them both kind of together. It’s just it’s different for everybody, but for me it was super simple to like to get into just because I love the athletic blend of competition, and also, just the storytelling aspect of being able to normally tell the story of good versus evil or just even beyond that. I just think wrestling is such an amazing art or medium for art and I get a chance to do it on the weekends. Hopefully more than just the weekends. Hopefully, you know, all the time.”
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Westbrook has been putting in the work. He’s wrestled at some of the top independent promotions right now, including Pandemonium Pro, Game Changer Wrestling, Limitless Wrestling, Deadlock Pro-Wrestling, TBD Wrestling and several others. He even made an appearance for All Elite Wrestling.
Recently, he battled Amira for the Pandemonium Pro Championship. Though it was a losing effort, Westbrook came away with a few bruises from the women’s wrestler.
“My first time wrestling Amira, like you said last month in Portland, and she’s been kind of running it over there for a while in the Pacific Northwest, specifically that Portland area,” he told Fox News Digital. “My first shot I think I ever even heard of Amira was in the Portland area. I was wrestling for Prestige Wrestling and that was really cool and to see her growth, she’s been doing lots of stuff.
“My fianceé, Ella Envy, she was able to hang out and get a chance to know Amira from like the Lodestone stuff that that Bayley was doing where she was putting on for women’s wrestling. And I think she’s doing really good work. I got a chance to wrestle her. She hits really hard, but other than that, she’s got lots of talent. And if I wasn’t going to be the champion, I’ll say she’s about as good as it gets for being a champion representing over there.”
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Westbrook will be a part of Pandemonium: Pro Wrestling’s “JoJo” event on Aug. 2. The wrestling showcase will honor the late Jordan Saint, who died in a car crash on Long Island, New York. The proceeds of the event will go to Saint’s family.
Jordan Saint performed at Shooting Star Fest in Las Vegas, Nevada, in April 2026.(Provided to Fox News Digital)
He will be going up against Epidemius Jr. While he vowed to win the match, he said it was an honor to be a part of the show.
“I’m excited for the match,” he said. “I’m excited for the show. It’s going to be an incredible event. It’s super sad about the passing of Jordan and I just I hate that. And I know that everybody is looking to have an awesome show in his memory.
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“Outside of that, for Pandemonium to run this event with all the proceeds going to his family, it does it helps knowing that his people will be taken care of after that. It’s cool that wrestling is a way and a medium for that to be able to happen. Unfortunately, that his passing did occur, but it is nice to know that we can make a difference in that regard and I’m excited to have a kicka– match in his memory and also in the name of Pandemonium Pro.”
Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.
Canada’s professional women’s soccer league is adding a seventh team in Winnipeg, the league announced on Tuesday.
Winnipeg will join the league in 2027, founded by women’s national team great Desiree Scott and coach Rob Gale, who will be chief sport officer.
“It is an honour to bring professional women’s soccer of this calibre to Winnipeg and to join a trailblazing organization like the Northern Super League,” Scott said in a statement.
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“As a former player, I know exactly what an elite sporting environment looks like and what athletes need to succeed. We are building a club rooted in the community, backed by a premier development pathway, and ready to compete from our very first whistle in 2027.”
NSL president Christina Litz told CBC Sports that the league wants to have eight teams by 2028.
“We know what impact having a pro women’s team has on inspiring the next-gen players and we have said from the beginning that we want our league to be a catalyst for Canadian talent across the country.”
The NSL currently includes Calgary Wild FC, Halifax Tides FC, Montreal Roses FC, Ottawa Rapid FC, AFC Toronto and Vancouver Rise FC.
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Earlier this month, an international firm invested $30 million CAD into the league, which was founded by Canadian soccer great Diana Matheson.
Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw accepts a hand from Green Bay defender Micah Parsons after a physical snap at Lambeau Field. On Nov. 23, 2025, the two pause briefly before returning to their respective huddles as Minnesota and Green Bay continue a hard-fought NFC North matchup in cold Wisconsin conditions. Mandatory Credit: Wm. Glasheen-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images.
If you think the Minnesota Vikings are in good hands with two stud offensive tackles, that’s fine — but ESPN, and perhaps the league, do not view Christian Darrisaw and Brian O’Neill as Top 10 at their position.
Jeremy Fowler recently polled NFL executives, coaches, and scouts, with Darrisaw and O’Neill mentioned out of respect but not in the Top 10.
Darrisaw’s Recovery and O’Neill’s Apparently Quiet Excellence Factored into the Vote
Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O’Neill warms up at U.S. Bank Stadium, working through his full pregame routine before facing Detroit. On Oct. 10, 2021, O’Neill prepares for another NFC North matchup as Minnesota completes its final field work and gets ready to battle the Lions in Minneapolis that afternoon. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports.
Vikings Shut Out of Top 10 OT Rankings
O’Neill received a vote for the Top 10 from somebody, but it was not enough to make a dent in the rankings. As an honorable mention, an AFC scout said about Darrisaw, “Still one of the best combinations of good feet and hands in pass protection and can be a force in the run game, too.”
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A Detroit Lions tackle took home the top prize, with Fowler noting, “Sewell took the top spot with consistency in the voting. Though he didn’t dominate the first-place voting, he was living in the second- and third-place range, which improved his average in the composite total. And one NFC executive was blunt when describing Sewell’s strengths as a player.”
“But even so, his 89.6% pass block win rate landed outside the top 40 offensive tackles last season. It was his lowest since his rookie year in 2021. Sewell is making the anticipated switch from right tackle to left tackle this season, and it will be something to watch.”
Darrisaw’s Injury Woes
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Darrisaw was firmly considered a Top 10 offensive tackle around the sport — until late October 2024. That’s when he tore his ACL, and truth be told, he hasn’t been the same. The lineman battled back to start for the 2025 Vikings, but it quickly became apparent that something was off about his recovery. Minnesota put him on a pitch count in games, and by December, the club shut him down altogether.
Thankfully, Darrisaw is reportedly healthy — he said he felt “great” last month — and the injury woes are probably behind him.
Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw participates in practice at The Grove in Watford, working through drills as the team prepares overseas. On Oct. 4, 2024, Darrisaw sharpens his technique alongside teammates while Minnesota adjusts to the international setting and readies for its upcoming matchup in the United Kingdom that weekend. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.
But the injury stunted his reputation in the court of public opinion. If he’s not making ESPN’s Top 10 OT lists, it proves the world has largely forgotten about him. Now, it’s up to Darrisaw to roar back.
Just a Lack of Respect for O’Neill
O’Neill has been a cornerstone of the Vikings since they drafted him with the 62nd overall pick in 2018. He has played in 124 games, starting 120, providing much-needed stability to an offensive line that struggled with consistency.
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Beyond his impressive durability, O’Neill performs at a high level. He has logged 7,900 career snaps, with 4,840 dedicated to pass protection and 3,060 to run blocking.
His 2024 season was arguably his best yet, earning an 81.6 overall grade from Pro Football Focus. This included a solid 76.4 for pass protection and an impressive 84.5 for run blocking. O’Neill has never received an overall PFF grade below 63.0 in any season and earned Pro Bowl selections in 2021 and 2024.
For a team that once lacked a stable offensive line, O’Neill has been an invaluable asset. Yet, per ESPN. he doesn’t do enough to crack the Top 10.
VikingsWire‘s Glenn Erby noted on O’Neill last month, “O’Neill has never played fewer than 14 games in a season, giving Minnesota a level of availability that has become increasingly valuable at a premium position.”
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“Coach Kevin O’Connell has repeatedly referenced his reliance on O’Neill as a leader, and that may be the most important part of the equation. The Vikings are still shaping their offensive identity and building around a roster that features young talent at several key spots.”
Vikings May Only Get Love at WR for ESPN Rankings
While ESPN’s series of Top 10 players at every position is not complete, the club is on track to boast just one player — Justin Jefferson. That list hasn’t been published yet, but when it hits, Jefferson will assuredly be in the Top 10.
And then that’s it.
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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell greets his wife, Leah, on the field at U.S. Bank Stadium before facing Detroit. On Sep. 25, 2022, the couple shares a brief pregame moment as O’Connell prepares for another NFC North matchup and Minnesota completes its final warm-ups before kickoff in Minneapolis that afternoon. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports.
Offensive tackle was the Vikings’ best chance at leaguewide recognition from ESPN; Darrisaw and O’Neill are great. No other position on the Vikings’ roster comes close to WR or OT in terms of firepower. It’s Jefferson, Darrisaw, and O’Neill as the club’s most dependable players.
Andrew Van Ginkel didn’t get any Top 10 love at EDGE from ESPN. Jalen Redmond, a defensive tackle, was snubbed.
Jefferson will remain the face of the franchise, and ESPN’s Top 10 list will re-prove it in 2026.
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Manchester United have signed goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a two-year contract, with the option to extend by a further season.
The move is likely to lead to the Old Trafford exit of Turkey international Altay Bayindir, who came close to joining Besiktas in January.
Darlow’s contract at Leeds expired this summer and although he was offered a new deal, he has opted to make the switch across the Pennines. Leeds did not reference rivals Manchester United in their own statement.
“Leeds United can confirm Karl Darlow has left the club upon the expiration of his contract to pursue an opportunity elsewhere,” Leeds said in a statement.
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“Despite the offer of a new deal to remain in West Yorkshire, the goalkeeper wished to explore a different challenge and leaves the Whites with the best wishes of everyone at Elland Road.”
Darlow finished the season as Daniel Farke’s first-choice keeper.
The 35-year-old Wales international has played a total of 279 games at club level and has 15 caps.
“I am extremely proud to sign for Manchester United,” he said.
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“I’m joining an excellent group of goalkeepers and I’m really looking forward to all pushing each other to ensure that we maintain the highest standards, which this club demands.”
Darlow is likely to start the season as deputy to first choice Senne Lammens.
With Lammens taking a three-week break after Belgium’s World Cup campaign, Darlow is set to play a role during Manchester United’s pre-season, which starts against Wrexham in Helsinki on 18 July.
France have once again underlined why they are among the favourites to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy, reaching a third consecutive World Cup semifinal with a string of dominant performances led by Kylian Mbappe.
Strong group-stage foundation
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Didier Deschamps’ side built momentum early in the tournament with composed displays during the group stage. France combined defensive solidity with devastating pace on the counterattack, comfortably progressing to the knockout rounds while establishing themselves as one of the competition’s most complete teams.
Attack firing on all cylinders
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France’s attack has been the standout feature of their campaign. Les Bleus have scored 16 goals so far, with Kylian Mbappe leading the Golden Boot race with eight goals, while Ousmane Dembele has contributed five. Their pace in transition has consistently troubled opponents, making them one of the most dangerous attacking sides remaining in the tournament.
Quarterfinal: France 2-0 Morocco
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France produced another mature performance to defeat Morocco 2-0 and secure a place in the semifinals. Morocco, known for their adventurous football earlier in the tournament, adopted a cautious 4-5-1 formation with Brahim Diaz leading the line alone in an attempt to contain the French attack.
Although goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved an Mbappe penalty in the first half, France remained patient in possession and eventually found the breakthrough. Mbappe opened the scoring with a trademark curling finish before Dembele added a second with a low strike to seal the victory.
The scoreline arguably flattered Morocco, as France controlled the midfield through Adrien Rabiot and Manu Kone while restricting their opponents to just one shot on target, which came only six minutes from full time.
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Reflecting on the performance, Rabiot said France never felt under serious pressure when Morocco sat back and allowed them possession. Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi admitted his side had hoped to frustrate France for longer but acknowledged the superiority of the former champions.
France squad value at Fifa World Cup 2026: €1.523 billion
Player
Value
Player
Value
Robin Risser
€30m
Mike Maignan
€20m
Brice Samba
€7m
William Saliba
€100m
Dayot Upamecano
€70m
Maxence Lacroix
€50m
Ibrahima Konate
€45m
Theo Hernandez
€20m
Lucas Hernandez
€18m
Lucas Digne
€6m
Jules Kounde
€60m
Malo Gusto
€35m
Aurelien Tchouameni
€70m
N’Golo Kante
€4m
Warren Zaire-Emery
€80m
Manu Kone
€50m
Adrien Rabiot
€18m
Rayan Cherki
€90m
Bradley Barcola
€70m
Michael Olise
€150m
Desire Doue
€120m
Maghnes Akliouche
€50m
Kylian Mbappe
€180m
Ousmane Dembele
€100m
Marcus Thuram
€50m
Jean-Philippe Mateta
€30m
Source: Transfermarkt
Semifinal challenge awaits
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France now move into a third successive World Cup semifinal, where they will face Spain. Mbappe was substituted late against Morocco after feeling slight discomfort in his ankle but played down any concerns, insisting the team will recover well for what promises to be an even tougher challenge.
With Mbappe in sensational form, a balanced midfield and a defence that continues to deliver in crucial moments, France remain firmly on course in their pursuit of another World Cup crown.
Manchester United academy graduate Alejandro Garnacho has endured a torrid time at Chelsea since joining the west London club last summer
Roma have reportedly submitted their first offer to Chelsea for former Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho. It is said that the Serie A side have also approached West Ham for £50m United-linked Crysencio Summerville.
Garnacho has struggled since arriving at Stamford Bridge from Old Trafford last summer for £40m. The winger made little impact in west London as Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League – missing out on European football altogether.
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The Argentine’s struggles have led to speculation that the 22-year-old could be shown the exit door. Reports from the Press Association suggest that the Blues are ready to sell him and will listen to offers of around £42.5m.
Recent reports from Italy have claimed that Roma are interested in the Reds academy graduate. It is claimed that their qualification for the Champions League will allow them to pursue a permanent deal if they so wish, but they would prefer to get the forward on loan with an option to buy.
And Sky Sport Italia now claim that Roma have made the first formal proposal for Garnacho – a loan for €5m (£4m) with an option to make it permanent for another €35m (£29m). It is said the option could become an obligation if certain conditions are met.
The Reds could be in line for an additional payday after Garnacho’s Old Trafford exit last year, having negotiated a 10 per cent sell-on clause as part of the deal, entitling them to a slice of any future transfer fee should he move on.
And because Garnacho was an academy product – having joined United from Atletico Madrid for just £100,000 in 2020 – the initial £40m fee paid by Chelsea was recorded as pure profit under the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). The same accounting benefit would apply to any sale-on income they receive down the line.
Elsewhere, in an update on United-linked Summerville – it is reported that Roma are looking to rival the Reds for his signature. The forward, 24, has attracted significant interest this summer after impressing for the Netherlands at the World Cup.
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The former Leeds United man scored twice and provided two assists in four appearances at the tournament in North America. However, he was unable to prevent his nation from crashing out in the Round of 32 to Morocco on penalties.
The Manchester Evening News understands that United have an interest in the Rotterdam-born forward, along with Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye, as the Reds look to strengthen on the left-hand side.
Summerville scored seven times and added five assists in 34 appearances in 2025/26. But West Ham’s relegation to the Championship has sparked speculation about his long-term future, with the Hammers accepting that the Dutchman might need to be moved on.
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Chris Jericho has done almost everything there is to do in pro wrestling.
He’s won championships with All Elite Wrestling (AEW), WWE, Extreme Championship Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Ring of Honor. He’s accomplished everything that a pro wrestling fan would look at and include on their own Mount Rushmore of wrestlers.
Chris Jericho appears during AEW Dynamite at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz(Joe Camporeale/USA TODAY Sports)
Jericho told Fox News Digital in a recent interview he wanted his career to be remembered similarly to a great rock and roll band.
“I think it’s like a great rock and roll band, you know?” he said. “I mean, the Rolling Stones just put out a new album, and it’s amazing, but the Stones have been 60 years and some of the eras you like, some of the eras you hate, some of the eras you wish they would have gone away, and some of the eras you wish they would have done more, and you’re still glad that they’re here. I think when I’m done, people will be sad that I’m not around anymore.”
He said he believed people who dislike him currently may miss him once he hangs up his boots.
Chris Jericho appears during AEW Dynamite at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz.(Joe Camporeale/USA TODAY Sports)
“And I think a lot of the people that you mentioned social media wise that don’t like me just because I’m still doing this will realize like, hey, we had something pretty cool there, we should have been watching a little bit more because all I ever do is give my best 1,000% for whatever situation I’m in to make it better, to make my opponent better, to make me better, to make the company better, to make the show better, and I’m very proud of all the work that I’ve done,” he said.
“And that’s why I still do it, that’s why I still love wrestling and making documentaries involving wrestling, per se, because I think it’s such a wonderful sport that really does tie the world together, wonderful form of entertainment. I live my dream doing something that I always wanted to do and here I’m doing it almost longer than anybody else at a high level. I think that’s something to be proud of.”
Jericho is currently competing in AEW, returning to programming in April. His documentary, “Vietslam,” released Tuesday as well.
Chris Jericho is introduced during the AEW Dynamite Beach Break taping at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio.(Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
In the ring, he started a feud with Ricochet and ended it at Double or Nothing in a Stadium Stampede match.
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