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A damning ESPN investigation is shining a harsh light on Argentine soccer, revealing that the same system that produced the reigning World Cup champions is riddled with child exploitation and neglect. It's a gut-punch story that demands accountability at every level of the sport, from club academies all the way up to the federation.
Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino is not here for the questions. After the United States fell to Türkiye three goals to two, the USMNT boss pushed back hard at reporters in his postgame presser, pointing out that despite the loss, his side still topped the group. Pochettino called the line of questioning weird, and honestly, the frustration in that room was palpable.
And in Formula One, Le Mans champion Ryo Hirakawa had a moment he'd rather forget during Austrian Grand Prix free practice one. The Haas reserve driver overshot his pit box and clipped one of his own mechanics in the process. The mechanic's condition has not been confirmed as serious, but it was a jarring reminder that the pit lane is unforgiving, even for the best in the business.
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