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Julián Alvarez came off the bench for Argentina during their 2-0 FIFA World Cup win against Austria on Monday -Credit:Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesArgentina forward Julián Alvarez’s future has been subject to speculation for some time, following another excellent season in La Liga with Atlético Madrid.
However, following a bid from Real Madrid worth $137.24 million and an unconfirmed bid from Barcelona worth $117 million, Atlético were fierce in their stance that Alvarez was not for sale. In fact, Atleti’s social media team let loose on both their league rivals in a social media tirade, mocking both clubs.
Now the 26-year-old has broken his silence on the matter, with his agent having been the only member of his camp to have previously discussed the situation. Following Argentina’s 2-0 FIFA World Cup win against Austria on Monday, during which Alvarez played 26 minutes, he told reporters that he wishes to leave Atleti.
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Alvarez confirmed on Monday that he wishes to leave Atlético Madrid this summer -Credit:Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images“I want to fulfill my dream. I have spoken with the people at the club that I needed to speak to. The best thing for my future is a transfer,” he said, via talkSPORT.
Alvarez is currently under contract with Atlético through the summer of 2030, having signed a six-year deal back in 2024, following his move from Premier League side Manchester City, worth $82 million excluding add-ons.
His contract includes an eye-watering release clause worth $582 million, as per ESPN, with head coach Diego Simeone previously said to have been open to letting him leave if that is what the player wanted, and the fee offered was fair.
The Argentine boss previously said of Alvarez’s future, “This isn't a question for me; it's a question for Julián. He's old enough to know what he's going to do, and I imagine he's already made his decision.”
Where Alvarez sees himself lining up next remains unclear, with Premier League champions Arsenal also long linked with the center forward - a position of need despite having purchased fellow forward Viktor Gyökeres for $74.6 million pre-add-ons from Sporting last summer.
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Should Alvarez depart Atlético this summer - having scored 20 goals in 49 games across all competitions this season - he would mark the team’s second major exit, following Antoine Griezmann’s move to MLS side Orlando City SC. The World Cup-winning Frenchman has left the club having made 501 appearances for Atleti in all competitions across two stints - interrupted by an underwhelming two seasons at Barcelona.
In fact, in his farewell speech to fans, the 35-year-old admitted that his time at Camp Nou was a “mistake,” saying per ESPN, “This is important. I know many of you have already, and some still haven't, but I apologize again [for joining Barça].
“I didn't realize how much love I had here. I was very young, and I made a mistake. I came back to my senses, and we did everything we could to enjoy life here again.”
Griezmann leaves Spain having scored 212 goals and racked up 101 assists for Atlético. Previously, he also made 202 appearances for Real Sociedad, scoring 52 goals and adding another 18 assists.
(Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)Jalen Brunson's latest nickname might not have come from New York Knicks fans, but Google.
Fans searching for Brunson's name on Tuesday were met with an unexpected suggestion at the top of the page: "Did you mean: captain clutch brunson."
The auto-suggestion quickly made the rounds online, with Knicks fans treating it as yet another sign that Brunson's legendary playoff run has officially entered mythology.
(Image via Google)The screenshot shows the search engine prompting users to search "captain clutch brunson" instead of simply "Jalen Brunson," a nod to the Knicks star's reputation for delivering in the biggest moments. The phrase appears above Brunson's player profile and stats page, turning an ordinary Google search into a celebration of his postseason heroics.
Brunson capped off one of the greatest seasons in franchise history by leading New York to its first NBA championship in 53 years. The All-Star guard averaged 26.0 points and 6.8 assists during the regular season before elevating his game even further in the playoffs.
His crowning moment came in the Finals against the Spurs. Brunson poured in 45 points in Game 5, helping the Knicks secure a 94-90 victory and clinch the championship at Madison Square Garden. The performance earned him Finals MVP honors and further cemented his place among Knicks legends.
But the title run was filled with clutch moments long before that.
New York ripped through the postseason with a 16-3 record, sweeping both Philadelphia and Cleveland before defeating San Antonio in five games. Brunson repeatedly delivered in crunch time, knocking down big shots and controlling games with the poise of a veteran despite facing relentless defensive attention.
Fans have cycled through plenty of nicknames during his rise, such as "Big Body Brunson," "The King of New York," and simply "JB" among them.
Now, "Captain Clutch" might be the next one that sticks.
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Colin McKendry has been elected as the new president of the Irish Football Association.
McKendry came out on top against Neil Jardine, who is chair of the the Fermanagh and Western League, by 24 votes to 16, while there were two spoilt votes.
The vote took place at an Irish FA council meeting after the IFA's AGM.
A former chairman of Irish Premiership side Coleraine, McKendry ended his 16-year tenure on the board of the Bannsiders earlier in June.
In his 14 years as chair, Coleraine won the Irish Cup in 2018 and League Cup in 2020.
He has been an Irish FA board member since 2021 and has also served as vice-chair of the Northern Ireland Football League.
McKendry replaces outgoing president Conrad Kirkrood, who spent the last five years in the position.
Jardine was Kirkwood's deputy president, while McKendry was second deputy.
Mid-Ulster FA chairman Maurice Johnston was elected as McKendry's deputy president, while County Antrim FA's David Morrow won the battle to become second deputy.
McKendry said it was a "tremendous honour and privilege" to be elected as president.
"Football has been a central part of my life for many years, and I am proud to have served the game in a variety of roles," he said.
"I look forward to working alongside the board, staff, clubs and stakeholders across Northern Ireland as we continue to grow and strengthen our game."
The Los Angeles Lakers’s decisions during the 2026 NBA Draft could reveal how they’re planning to handle a complex series of factors this offseason.
Will the team re-sign Austin Reaves?
Will LeBron James play another season and, if so, will he do so in LA?
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Do the Lakers believe the combination of Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes enough at center?
It’s hard to answer those questions right now, but Tuesday’s draft could reveal some information.
Lakers’ rebuilding plansEarlier this offseason, the Lakers admitted to being in a “full rebuild and retool” around star Luka Doncic.
If that’s the case, they might be wise to fulfill what ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports is and has been Doncic’s “roster preference” since he was traded to LA 16 months ago.
“Luka’s first and foremost desire is an A-list center,” a source told McMenamin.
Nov 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) drives past Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesAdding that caliber of big man can make Doncic even better, McMenamin explained.
“A rim-running, lob-catching big man opens so much for Doncic’s already potent offensive game, and someone who can defend at the position too is necessary to contend with the best teams in either conference,” he said.
Despite that, mock drafts by ESPN and The Athletic have the Lakers taking shooting guards. So what gives?
Lakers could be preparing to lose starIt seems likely that the Lakers are preparing for a scenario in which Reaves leaves in free agency.
While he’s been a valuable member of the team and was the second-leading scorer in the 2025-26 season, Reaves reportedly is being offered $178.5 million over four years, per Dan Woike of The Athletic.
That figure might be too rich for the Lakers’ blood, especially if they have to pursue a high-value center in free agency.
Top-tier centers are making $40 million or more per year, and one popular suspected target for the Lakers, Jalen Duren of the Detroit Pistons, was named to the All-NBA third team this season.
That means he’s eligible for a contract extension that could be worth as much as $220 million.
Another possible target, Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks, just won a championship, further inflating his value on the free agent market.
So when you’re watching the draft Tuesday night, look at what position the Lakers target.
It’s possible that they’re trying to save some money with that pick to allow for a splashy free agency this summer.
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Motorsport photoFollowing a difficult Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has confirmed that the weaknesses plaguing the Grove outfit's challenger will not be fixed in the immediate future. However, he remains optimistic, insisting that there is still time to salvage their season.
Williams arrived at pre-season testing in Bahrain already on the back foot, having missed private testing in Barcelona and with an overweight car. While some upgrades introduced for the Miami Grand Prix resulted in crucial championship points in Miami, Montreal and Monaco, the recent race in Barcelona exposed some of the car's flaws.
Speaking in a recent Vowles Verdictepisode, the team chief explained that he hopes the worst of their struggles are behind them, but admitted that there is still a long way to go.
"My expectation is that we won't be as exposed as badly as Barcelona, but some of those issues won't be rectified in the short term," he said.
He added, "What you see in Barcelona is more of a blip relating to some of these characteristics of the track and elements that are not right in the car. And we do have a highlight of certainly some of those and a plan for the season as to how we rectify and fix a number of them as well.
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Carlos Sainz, Williams"At the same time, there is a good performance pipeline coming. It won't be in one go. There'll be some elements around Silverstone, maybe pushing into Spa. There will be some elements as we go towards the August break, and quite a lot as we go past the August break, where we bring really quite a new car to the track.
"Now, that feels like a long way off, and it feels like it's late in the season. The reality is we're only one-third of the way through the season now. And even post-August break, when I'm talking about you'll still have nine races or so left to go out of 22 or 23, subject to what happens this year.
"The point I'm making behind that is we have time to remedy this and fix it, but we need to make sure we bring that performance in a timely fashion to the car."
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Julian Alvarez admits he wants Atletico Madrid exit as transfer speculation intensifiesJulian Alvarez has cast fresh doubt over his Atletico Madrid future after admitting that he believes leaving the club this summer would be the best outcome for all parties.
The Argentina international made the comments while on World Cup duty, placing renewed focus on one of the most intriguing transfer situations of the window.
Alvarez remains one of the most sought-after forwards in European football and his latest remarks are likely to alert several elite clubs monitoring his situation.
The 26-year-old revealed that he has already held discussions with Atletico Madrid regarding a possible departure.
“I spoke with people at Atletico and I think the best thing for everyone involved is for me to leave,” Alvarez said.
The former Manchester City striker also suggested that a move away would allow him to pursue his long-term ambitions.
“I want to fulfil my dream,” he added.
The comments represent the clearest indication yet that Alvarez is seeking a transfer despite remaining under contract with Atletico Madrid.
His future has been the subject of intense speculation throughout the summer, with several major European clubs reportedly keeping a close eye on developments.
Barcelona have frequently been linked with the Argentine, while a number of Premier League sides are also believed to admire the versatile attacker.
Alvarez’s appeal is obvious.
Capable of playing as a centre-forward, second striker or wide attacker, he combines goals, work rate and creativity at the highest level.
Since emerging at River Plate, he has enjoyed success wherever he has played, winning major honours in both club and international football.
The forward is currently focused on helping Argentina retain the World Cup after another strong start to the tournament.
Lionel Scaloni’s side have won their opening matches and already look well positioned to challenge for the trophy once again.
Speaking after Argentina’s latest victory, Alvarez also praised Lionel Messi, who continues to deliver despite being in the latter stages of his career.
“We see him every day and he keeps making magic,” Alvarez said.
Argentina’s progress means any transfer discussions are likely to remain on hold until after the tournament.
However, Alvarez’s public admission has ensured that questions about his future will continue to dominate headlines.
Atletico Madrid have yet to issue an official response to the striker’s comments, but the situation appears increasingly difficult to ignore.
With one of the world’s top forwards openly discussing a desire to leave, the coming weeks could prove decisive.
Whether his next destination lies in Spain, England or elsewhere, Alvarez has made one thing clear: he is ready for a new chapter in his career.
