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Gianni Infantino is on the offensive. The FIFA president fired back at critics of the two thousand twenty six World Cup, accusing them of planting seeds of hate, dismissing concerns over visa chaos, outside interference in decision-making, and a string of officiating controversies as little more than noise. Whether that lands or not, the backlash is real and it isn't going away.
Over in West London, Chelsea are preparing a second bid for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, and Xabi Alonso is already thinking ahead about how to fit the pieces together. The Blues boss says he has a clear plan for deploying club record signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer, which tells you Chelsea are building something with genuine ambition and not just collecting talent.
And down in Miami, the Marlins have written themselves into the record books for all the wrong reasons. Twelve straight losses and counting after blowing a three to one lead in the seventh inning against San Diego on Sunday. The front office is now eyeing the trade deadline, because at this point a roster shake-up isn't just an option, it's a necessity.
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