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How Leny Yoro's transfer to Man United impacts Matthijs de Ligt deal

Despite Manchester United's recent acquisition of Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt remains interested in joining the club.

Argentina Apologizes To France In Football-Chant Row

Buenos Aires apologized to France after Argentina's vice president called the European country "colonialist" and its people "hypocrites" in an argument over alleged racist chants by Argentine footballers. President Javier Milei's office said Friday it had sent a senior official to the French embassy to explain that Victoria Villarruel's angry statement on social media was made in her personal capacity. FIFA has announced an investigation into the chants sung by Argentina players, including Chelsea and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 23, after they won the Copa America.

Rafael Nadal Reaches Bastad Open Semi-Finals After Four-Hour Marathon

Rafael Nadal fought into the semi-finals of the Bastad Open on Friday as he defeated Argentina's Mariano Navone 6-7 (2/7), 7-5, 7-5 in three hours and 59 minutes. The 22-time Grand Slam champion is through to the last four of a tournament for the first time since Wimbledon two years ago. "It was very close, long and tiring," said Nadal, whose near four-hour victory was the second longest three-set match of his career -- after the 2009 Madrid semi-final against Novak Djokovic, which lasted 4hr 3min. "For moments he was in control. For moments I was in control. At the end, no one was in control. That's the truth," added Nadal.