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Uruguay Players ‘Revolt Against Marcelo Bielsa’ Ahead of Spain Game
Uruguay’s players are reportedly in revolt against Marcelo Bielsa ahead of their final 2026 World Cup group match with Spain.
Uruguay would have been happy when the World Cup draw was made last December. Despite being placed in Group H alongside pre-tournament favourites Spain, Uruguay were easily expected to see off Cape Verde, ranked 67th in the world, and Saudi Arabia, the world’s 61st best side.
However, Bielsa’s side did not get the results they would have wanted from their opening two matches of the tournament.
Uruguay opened up their campaign with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia. They then drew 2-2 with Cape Verde at Miami Stadium.
Those two disappointing results mean that Uruguay now need to avoid defeat to Spain to progress to the last 32 of the competition.
There has been chaos behind the scenes ahead of the crucial game with the reigning European champions, though.
Uruguay’s Players ‘Revolt Against Marcelo Bielsa’
Tensions are high in Uruguay ahead of their match against Spain, according to radio station Espectador Deportes, per ge.globo.
A group of Uruguay players, including Federico Valverde, Rochet, Manuel Ugarte and Rodrigo Bentancur, summoned Bielsa for a meeting ahead of the match.
The players were unhappy with the intense training load and believed that some players had suffered injuries during preparation as a result.
Not only did the players request changes to the training load, they also urged Bielsa to make tactical changes so they could compete with Spain. They asked Bielsa if they could play in a low block and try and hurt their opponents on the counter.
Bielsa wasn’t having any of it, though. He called a team meeting and said that they would play as they have been playing.
According to El Espectador, he also accused players of trying to get rid of him after he stopped calling up Luis Suárez and didn’t include midfielder Nahitan Nández in the World Cup squad.
Bielsa wasn’t done there, though, saying that he had orchestrated the careers of some national team players, such as Sebastián Cáceres and Maxi Araújo.
Some Uruguay players weren’t happy at all and reportedly left the meeting immediately. Jose Maria Gimenez is said to have tried to defuse the situation, but he was unsuccessful in his attempts.
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Bielsa is under no illusions as to how important their match against Spain is. In his pre-match press conference, he said, per Reuters: “We are approaching tomorrow’s match as a final. One of the best ways to defend is to make sure the opponent has the ball for less time.”
He also praised Spain boss, Luis de la Fuente. He added, per Yahoo!: “It seems to me that, with the type of soccer that he achieved with Spain, which is unique, and his entire work there, which is significant, it definitely doesn’t reflect my own style.
“It’s a type of soccer a lot more beautiful than what I achieved with my team. The truth is that what he has accomplished with Spain is admirable.”
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Leeds United Open Talks to Sign ‘Complete Attacker’ After Harry Wilson
Leeds United are said to be in conversations with a striker as they look to add to their capture of Harry Wilson. The Whites agreed a contract with the soon-to-be former Fulham forward, who is coming off the best season of his career so far.
Wilson joins a number of his Welsh teammates at Elland Road, including Ethan Ampadu, Karl Darlow, Joe Rodon and Dan James. Given Wilson’s form last season, it is a huge coup for Leeds, with the former Liverpool forward having tipped for a move to one of the European hopefuls this summer.
But the work goes on for Leeds, and their striker search appears to have led them to a forward currently playing in France.
Sinayoko interest ramps up
Lassine Sinayoko is attracting interest aplenty this summer, having impressed for Auxerre last season, scoring 12 and assisting four. Sebastien Denis of FootMercato says a number of French clubs are speaking to Sinayoko over a summer move, while Leeds and Brighton are both said to be in talks with his representatives this summer.
The striker added fire to the transfer rumours at the end of May, when he said: “It’s a period I really enjoy because I want to know where I stand, to know who’s going wherever they are, whether it’s here or at any other club. So it’s really a window I like a lot. But now, it’s no longer up to me. Anything that’s being said here and there, unless it comes from me or my representatives, I don’t pay attention to it, I don’t believe it.”
The report claims talks are ongoing with a number of clubs, and the decision will likely come down to the striker himself, who will be able to choose where he ends up.
Sinayoko a ‘complete attacker’
Sinayoko’s reputation has been getting bigger and bigger over recent years, and he was said to have been one step away from signing for Lens last summer only for a U-turn to keep him with Auxerre. He helped keep the team in Ligue 1 without any real struggle during the season just gone, but it now seems inevitable he will take the next step in his career.
French Football Weekly provided a profile on the player, and they describe: “Beyond his statistics, Sinayoko is a complete attacker. Tireless in his efforts and always valuable in the defensive withdrawal, the Malian international often acted as the first defender of his team. In a season where AJA regularly suffered without the ball, its unfailing commitment was unanimously praised internally.”
Given Leeds are not likely to dominate teams week-in, week-out, that kind of hard-working striker who will defend from the front could be the ideal fit for what Daniel Farke wants.
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Man Utd in Contact to Sign ‘Premier League’s Most Complete Midfielder’
Manchester United are said to have made an enquiry over one of the best holding midfielders in the Premier League as they sound out potential alternatives for Mateus Fernandes. The Red Devils are going to sign a deep-lying midfielder this summer as they look to replace the outgoing Casemiro.
United enjoyed a solid season of last, with Michael Carrick leading them to a third-place finish, earning a full-time deal in the process. Carrick will now be backed in the market, and the midfield is a big priority despite the early signing of Ederson from Atalanta.
West Ham star Mateus Fernandes appears to be option number one, but amid competition from Tottenham and a rising price, it seems the Red Devils may be lining up a pricy alternative.
Bruno Guimaraes enquiry emerges
According to TeamTalk, United are one of a number of clubs to have asked about the availability of Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazilian only has two years remaining on his Newcastle deal, and there is no breakthrough in contract talks as things stand, potentially opening the door to a move.
It’s also claimed Guimaraes has doubts over his Newcastle future after the Magpies finished in the bottom half last season, and he naturally wants to compete at the very highest level. That, according to the report, has led his representatives to hold some early conversations with other clubs, something United are said to have explored.
But with Guimaraes clearly only of the best players in the league in his position, he is likely to cost big money this summer, and likely more than the £80million or so it will cost to grab Fernandes from West Ham. It’s also likely to be a much trickier deal to pull off, given Newcastle could lose Tonali this summer. If they do, it’s likely they will do all they can to avoid losing another of their starting midfielders.
Guimaraes described as a ‘complete’ player
According to stat gurus Squawka, Guimaraes is ‘the Premier League’s most complete midfielder’, and there is heavy competition with the likes of Declan Rice, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez and Rodri. While some of those other names dominate specific stats, Guimaraes competes the best when it comes to a combination of them all, given he plays a more hybrid role which also allows him to get forward.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has said of the Brazilian: “He is a special player, a special person and a special character.”
There have been claims that Guimaraes has a release clause in his current contract, although some suggest a previous release clause has already expired.
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WWE Superstar Goes Viral After Posing Nude With Title Belt
A WWE superstar has sent social media into a frenzy after posing nude with their Championship title belt in a now-viral Instagram post this week.
Of course, there are plenty of ways to celebrate being a champion, and in the world of professional wrestling – where glitz, glamour and larger-than-life personalities are part and parcel of the job – stars are rarely shy about showing off their success.
The post, shared on Thursday afternoon, featured a carousel of more than 10 images documenting what has clearly been a memorable few weeks. Alongside family snaps, WWE photos and various behind-the-scenes moments, there was one picture in particular that immediately caught fans’ attention.
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WWE Superstar Goes Viral After Posing Nude With Championship
WWE Tag Team champion Montez Ford flashed a new way to rock the big gold in his latest social media post. In a now viral carousel post, Ford is seen carrying the WWE tag team gold in nothing. He wrote (see the full post below):
“Dad’s A Champ Again Son. Your Mom Is Still Beautiful. The Whole World Is Waiting For You. Saw You Wednesday And The Doctor Said You’re Right On Track. God Is Good.”
Thankfully, the World Tag Team Championship covers his cojones, but the Street Profits star can be seen nude in what appears to be a FaceTime screenshot with his wife, fellow WWE superstar Bianca Belair. And, at the time of writing, the post is nearing 75,000 likes already, with a further 500 comments and 1,700 shares.
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Montez Ford’s Tag Team Success
Montez Ford won the World Tag Team Championships alongside Angelo Dawkins on the June 22 episode of RAW. The Streets Profits, with a fair bit of assistance from Seth Rollins, defeated The Vision for the coveted titles.
The tag team duos squared off at Saturday Night Main Event on May 23. That night, The Vision retained the titles, but Ford and his tag-team partner have since taken them back to start their fourth reign as champions.
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