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NBA free agency tracker 2026: Live updates on news, rumors, signings and trades originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.JUMP TO:NBA free agency live updatesFree agent signings by teamBest free agents availableThe New York Knicks are champions, sitting on the NBA's throne for the first time in decades. Now, 29 other teams will go to work in hopes of dethroning them.With the NBA Draft having come and passed, the time for basketball's established stars and veteran contributors to change teams has arrived. Nowadays, rather than hit the open market, superstars tend to force a trade to preferred destination take the recent Bucks-Heat Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster for example which means there aren't many big-name unrestricted free agents this summer. However, as it has many times in his legendary career, one name looms above them all: LeBron James.With James' decision between retirement, re-signing with the Lakers or signing elsewhere remains to be seen, there are a few more lingering storylines developing this NBA offseason. With Antetokounmpo and LaMelo Ball already on the move, will Kawhi Leonard or Jaylen Brown join them on the trade market? Will James Harden and Jalen Duren re-up with their former squads or head somewhere new? And how will the Spurs, Thunder and Knicks re-tool as the top 2027 title contenders?The Sporting News has you covered with all the latest NBA news as free agency officially arrives, marking a time of player movement across the league. Here's the latest on where players are heading, including moves from earlier this offseason.MORE:Which NBA players are most likely to be tradedthis offseason?NBA free agency live news, updates on signings and tradesDeAndre Jordan returning to PelicansDate: June 30Source: Chris HaynesVeteran center DeAndre Jordan will return for a 19th NBA season with the Pelicans, Chris Haynes reports.Bucks re-sign Ousmane DiengDate: June 30Source: Shams CharaniaThe Bucks are re-signing Ousmane Dieng, the former Thunder lottery pick who impressed down the stretch after a three-team trade landed him in Milwaukee. The deal will reportedly be for $17.5 million over three years. Dieng was set to be a restricted free agent before the Bucks declined to tender a contract.Wizards 'not interested' in trading Anthony DavisDate: June 30Source: Marc J. SpearsThe Wizards are not interested in dealing C Anthony Davis and "are not listening" to offers, Marc J. Spears reports, amid reported interest from the Warriors.Kings re-sign Precious AchiuwaDate: June 30Source: Chris HaynesBig man Precious Achiuwa is re-signing with the Kings on a two-year, $11.5 million deal after he averaged 10.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game in his first season in Sacramento.Raptors acquiring Kawhi Leonard in blockbuster dealDate: June 30Source: Shams CharaniaThe Raptors have agreed to a deal that brings back two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and sends Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, two second-round picks and a pick swap back to the Clippers.Hawks bring back Jock LandaleDate: June 30Source: Shams CharaniaAtlanta acquired Landale midseason from the Memphis Grizzlies as Landale was in the middle of a career season. The new deal is for one-year, $14 million with Landale expected to play a big role in the Hawks' frontcourt next season.LeBron James leaving LakersDate: June 30Source: Shams CharaniaJames told the Lakers that he plans to sign elsewhere for the 2026-27 season, ending his time in Los Angeles after eight years. Shams Charania reports that the Lakers wanted to bring him back next year, but James made the decision to not return.Blazers, Robert Williams agree on extensionDate: June 30Source: Shams CharaniaIt's a three-year, $44 million extension for the center Williams, who was set to hit the open market once free agency begins. Williams has dealt with injuries throughout his career but played in 59 games for Portland last year, averaging 6.7 points and 7.0 rebounds on the season.Heat re-sign Simone FontecchioDate: June 30Source: Shams CharaniaFontecchio is a five-year veteran who played in 70 games for Miami last year, averaging 8.5 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. He also shot over 37.5 percent from three and should find opportunities next year to play alongside Giannis in the rotation.Warriors trade for Anthony Davis 'unlikely'Date: June 30Source: Brian WindhorstWindhorst reports that the Warriors don't appear to want to include Jimmy Butler in a deal, which is a big piece of a potential Davis trade. Therefore, Washington is more likely to keep him than to send him to Golden State.Wizards have interest in Russell WestbrookDate: June 30Source: Marc SteinThe veteran point guard spent last year with the Kings but could be headed back to Washington, where he played the 2020-21 season. The Wizards made the playoffs as a No. 8 seed with Westbrook in 2021, but lost to the 76ers in the first round.Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors could happen soonDate: June 30Source: Brian WindhorstAccording to Windhorst, the Raptors and Clippers have agreed on players in the deal but are still negotiating draft pick compensation. That is far enough along, though, for Windhorst to believe that Leonard could be traded ahead of free agency on June 30.Jalen Duren wants to play for Kings, Domantas Sabonis open to PistonsDate: June 29Source: Sam AmickJalen Duren "very much wants" to play for the Kings, and Domantas Sabonis is interested in a move to Detroit via sign-and-trade, Sam Amick reports. Duren is a restricted free agent, but a gap in negotiations has reportedly led Duren to explore other opportunities.Jalen Duren to meet with LakersDate: June 29Source: Sam AmickIn addition to the Kings, restricted free agent Jalen Duren will hold a call with the Lakers when free agency begins Tuesday. Duren isn't unrestricted, but he is reportedly hoping to engineer a sign-and-trade out of Detroit.Harrison Barnes returning to SpursDate: June 29Source: Shams CharaniaVeteran forward Harrison Barnes has agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal to return to the Spurs. The 34-year-old Barnes took a bit of a step back in the playoffs after starting 52 games in the regular season, but he's been a valuable leader for a young Spurs team and will play out his 15th NBA season in San Antonio.Warriors re-signing Kristaps PorzingisDate: June 29Source: Shams CharaniaKristaps Porzingis struggled to stay on the court last season as he continued to recover from an illness, but the Warriors are bringing back the big man on a two-year, $40 million deal. Golden State acquired Porzingis from Atlanta ahead of February's trade deadline.Jalen Duren meeting with Kings, angling to leave DetroitDate: June 29Source: Chris HaynesRestricted free agent Jalen Duren will meet with the Kings when free agency begins and is hoping to work out a sign-and-trade to get out of Detroit, Chris Haynes reports, due to a wide gap in negotiations.Kevin Huerter returning to PistonsDate: June 29Source: Shams CharaniaThe Pistons are re-signing wing Kevin Huerter to a three-year, $27 million contract. Huerter split this past season between Chicago and Detroit, averaging 10.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.Jazz re-signing Jusuf NurkicDate: June 29Source: Shams CharaniaThe Jazz will keep veteran center Jusuf Nurkic off the open market, as Nurkic will sign a two-year, $22 million deal to return with Walker Kessler's future up in the air.Spurs extend Julian ChampagnieDate: June 29Source: Shams CharaniaThe Spurs are declining Julian Champagnie's option and rewarding him with a three-year, $45 million deal after an impressive playoff run for the former undrafted free agent.Clippers pick up option for Brook Lopez, decline Bogdan Bogdanovic, Nicolas BatumDate: June 29Source: Jake FischerThe Clippers are declining options for veterans Bogdan Bogdanovic and Nicolas Batum, but they are picking up center Brook Lopez's $9.2 million option as he prepares for a 19th NBA season.Knicks re-signing Landry ShametDate: June 29Source: Shams CharaniaAnother key role player from the Knicks' championship roster is back, as New York is re-signing guard Landry Shamet to a four-year, $24 million deal. Shamet averaged 9.3 points per game for the Knicks this past season, shooting lights out in the Eastern Conference Finals.Hawks decline Jonathan Kuminga's $23.4 million optionDate: June 29Source: Shams CharaniaThe Hawks are declining F Jonathan Kuminga's $23.4 million club option, making him a free agent after a solid finish to the season in Atlanta.Trail Blazers acquire Ja Morant from GrizzliesDate: June 29Source: Shams CharaniaThe Grizzlies are trading PG Ja Morant to the Trail Blazers, in exchange for forwards Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. Morant, once considered one of the NBA's best young guards, fell out of favor in Memphis and saw his value tank after battling injuries, inefficiency and off-court troubles over the last handful of years. For now, Portland has Morant, Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday in its backcourt.Hawks acquire former lottery pick Devin CarterDate: June 29Source: Shams CharaniaThe Hawks have acquired G Devin Carter and a future second-round pick from the Kings in an apparent salary dump. Carter, a lottery pick two years ago, played only 74 games in Sacramento and averaged 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game this past season while battling efficiency issues.Andrew Wiggins agrees to new deal with HeatDate: June 29Source: Shams CharaniaHeat veteran Andrew Wiggins has opted into his $30.2 million player option for the 2026-27 season and is extending his contract through 2029, making it a three-year, $64 million deal with a player option for 2028-29.Draymond Green declines player optionDate: June 29Source: Shams CharaniaWarriors forward Draymond Green has declined his $27.6 million option for next season, making him a free agent tomorrow. Green had been expected to pick up his option and return for a 15th season, but this move is another indication that the Warriors are looking to pursue LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Green is still likely to return on a reduced salary in that scenario.Warriors set to pursue LeBron James, Anthony DavisDate: June 28Source: Shams CharaniaThe Warriors are planning to make a pitch to LeBron James and Anthony Davis about playing for the franchise, ESPN reports, with negotiations between James and the Lakers having "gone nowhere."Davis is under contract with the Wizards, so reuniting him with James would require Golden State to work out a deal.Kawhi Leonard trade buzz picking up with Raptors, Mavericks involvedDate: June 28Source: Jake Fischer | The AthleticIt remains unclear how serious the Clippers are about moving Kawhi Leonard, but based on multiple reports on Sunday, there's a chance the superstar is traded.Fischer reported that the Clippers have had "real trade conversations" with Leonard's former team, the Raptors, about a deal. That would hypothetically send Leonard back to the franchise where he won a title and Finals MVP in his only season, 2018-19.The Athletic also reported, however, that the Mavericks, includingpresident Masai Ujiri, have interested in acquiring Leonard, including a potential return package highlighted by P.J. Washington, Klay Thompson and draft picks.Hornets sending Miles Bridges to Suns, acquiring Grayson AllenDate: June 28Source:Shams CharaniaPhoenix and Charlotte are swapping high-level role players, with the Suns landing the athletic forward, Miles Bridges, and the Hornets trading for both Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale. Additionally, the Suns geta 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick, while the Hornets geta 2033 first-round pick.Bridges will enter the Suns' starting five an offensive weapon, while Allen should help backfill the void left by the Hornets' LaMelo Ball trade.Thunder re-signing Isaiah HartensteinDate: June 26Source:Shams CharaniaAfter cutting ties with Wiggins and Joe, the Thunder have created some room to bring back their key center, Isaiah Hartenstein. He has agreed to a new three-year contract with OKC worth $75 million in new money.Jose Alvarado agrees to new Knicks dealDate: June 26Source:Shams CharaniaThe defending champions are bringing back their pesky bench guard, with Alvarado signing a new three-year, $14 million deal with the Knicks.Pistons acquiring Isaiah Joe from ThunderDate: June 26Source:Shams CharaniaIsaiah Joe becomes another of the Thunder's cap casualties, being sent to another contender in Detroit.Oklahoma City is landing two second-rounders in exchange for Joe.Coby White agrees to three-year deal with HornetsDate: June 25Source:Shams CharaniaIn the aftermath of the Ball trade, the Hornets are locking in Coby White as their point guard, signing him to a new three-year, $74 million deal.Timberwolves acquiring LaMelo Ball in blockbusterDate: June 25Source:Shams CharaniaWhile an Antetokounmpo trade was expected, this is a trade that came more out of left field. The Hornets are moving on from longtime franchise focal point LaMelo Ball, sending him to the Timberwolves, where he'll make for an All-Star backcourt with Anthony Edwards.Minnesota is also acquiring Josh Green, while sending Charlotte backNaz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030) and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033).The Hornets get a haul of draft picks as they bid farewell to one of the NBA's more entertaining guards, while Minnesota finally has a true point guard next to Edwards.Al Horford signing new Warriors dealDate: June 25Source:Shams CharaniaVeteran big man Al Horford is heading back to Golden State, declining his player option with intentions to sign a new two-year, $14 million contract. The 40-year-old is returning for a 20th season.Grizzlies trade for Isaiah StewartDate: June 24Source:Shams CharaniaDuring the 2026 NBA Draft, one of the notable active players moved was Pistons center Isaiah Stewart, who was dealt to Memphis for three second-round picks.Austin Reaves agrees to Lakers extensionDate: June 24Source:Shams CharaniaRe-signing Austin Reaves was known to be the Lakers' top priority this offseason, and they checked it off the to-do list early. Despite some rumblings about whether a team like the Pistons or Nets could pry him away from L.A., Reaves is back in purple and gold, signing afour-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the Lakers.Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to HeatDate: June 22Source:Shams CharaniaThe trade every NBA fan had been waiting for arrived shortly before the draft. Miami won the Giannis sweepstakes, acquiring the future Hall of Fame forward, along with Bobby Portis, in exchange for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks, including No. 13 this year, one pick swap and one second-rounder.Boston and Minnesota appeared to be other potential destinations for Antetokounmpo, but he will now pair with Bam Adebayo in a star-studded Heat frontcourt.Ayo Dosunmu signing five-year extension with TimberwolvesDate: June 22Source:Shams CharaniaAfter clearing cap with the Randle trade, the Timberwolves are officially re-signing guard Ayo Dosunmu to a five-year, $112 million extension.Nets acquire Julius Randle, send Nic Claxton to ChicagoDate: June 22Source:Shams CharaniaA three-team deal is in the works involving multiple key players, with the most notable being Julius Randle. The big man sees his time in Minnesota come to an end, being traded to the Nets.Center Nic Claxton is also heading to the Bulls in the trade, per Charania, giving Chicago a younger big man with strong finishing skills.Trae Young lands $212 million extension with WizardsDate: June 22Source:Shams CharaniaWashington didn't get to see much from Trae Young after acquiring him last season, but with the Wizards eyeing contention in 2026-27, they have locked in their point guard for the long-term.After opting out of his player option, Young has now agreed to a four-year deal worth around $212 million with Washington.Hawks trading for Aaron WigginsDate: June 21Source:Shams CharaniaWith the Thunder facing some key decisions on role players this offseason, they've parted with their first rotation player. OKC is sending guard Aaron Wiggins to Atlanta for two second-round picks, per Charania.C.J. McCollum returning to HawksDate: June 21Source:Shams CharaniaAfter impressing vs. the Knicks in the first round of the playoffs, veteran guard C.J. McCollum is heading back to the Hawks on a one-year, $21 million deal.Suns bringing back Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin, Mark WilliamsDate: June 20Source:Shams CharaniaA few key contributors are set to return to Phoenix, signing extensions early in the offseason. Collin Gillespie has agreed to a new four-year, $48 million extension, per Charania.Additionally, Jordan Goodwin has inked a three-year, $19 million deal to return to the Suns, while center Mark Williams is returning to the team on a three-year, $38 million contract.NBA free agent signings by teamAtlanta HawksG Aaron Wiggins (trade)G Devin Carter (trade)Boston CelticsBrooklyn NetsF Julius Randle (trade)Charlotte HornetsFNaz Reid (trade)G Grayson Allen (trade)F Royce O'Neale (trade)Chicago BullsC Nic Claxton (trade)Cleveland CavaliersDallas MavericksDenver NuggetsDetroit PistonsGIsaiah Joe (trade)Golden State WarriorsHouston RocketsIndiana PacersLos Angeles ClippersSF Brandon Ingram (trade)SG Gradey Dick (trade)Los Angeles LakersMemphis GrizzliesCIsaiah Stewart (trade)F Jerami Grant (trade)F Kris Murray (trade)Miami HeatF Giannis Antetokounmpo (trade)F Bobby Portis (trade)Milwaukee BucksG Tyler Herro (trade)C Kel'el Ware (trade)F Jaime Jaquez Jr. (trade)G Kasparas Jakucionis (trade)Minnesota TimberwolvesG LaMelo Ball (trade)G Josh Green (trade)New Orleans PelicansNew York KnicksOklahoma City ThunderOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ersPhoenix SunsFMiles Bridges (trade)Portland Trail BlazersPG Ja Morant (trade)Sacramento KingsSan Antonio SpursToronto RaptorsSF Kawhi Leonard (trade)Utah JazzWashington WizardsBest NBA free agents availableHere is a list of the top 20 NBA free agents available,as ranked by SN's Steph Noh:C Jalen Duren (RFA)F LeBron JamesG Norman PowellC Walker Kessler (RFA)F Tari Eason (RFA)F Sandro MamukelashviliG Marcus SmartF Tobias HarrisC Robert WilliamsC Mitchell RobinsonF Kelly OubreG Peyton Watson (RFA)C Kristaps PorzigisF Dean WadeF Jonathan KumingaG Matisse ThybulleG/F Kevin HuerterG Collin SextonG De'Anthony MeltonG Quentin GrimesDuren, Kessler, Eason and Watson are all restricted free agents, so their respective teams would have the chance to match any offer sheet they sign.

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France blew past Sweden with a 3-0 victory to advance to the round of 16. Kylian Mbapp found the back of the net twice, curling a shot around the goalkeeper with his right foot in the first half. He latched onto Bradley Barcola's through ball for a right-footed finish in the second half. Then Barcola got on the scoresheet for good measure. After the impressive win, what's next for France at the World Cup? Here is who it will play in the round of 16 and the potential path to making the World Cup final. Who Will France Play In The Round Of 16? After beating Sweden in the round of 32 on Tuesday, France will face Paraguay, which beat Germany on Monday. The round of 16 match between France and Paraguay will be Saturday, July 4, at 5 p.m. ET at Philadelphia Stadium (watch on FOX and stream on FOX One). Who Could France Face In The Quarterfinals? If France defeats Paraguay in the round of 16, it has two potential opponents in the quarterfinals. Canada or Morocco are France's potential quarterfinals opponents. Canada beat South Africa on Sunday to advance to the round of 16, while Morocco topped the Netherlands on Monday. In FIFA's rankings, Canada is ranked No. 30, while Morocco is No. 6. If France reaches the quarterfinals, it'll play at Boston Stadium on Thursday, July 9, at 4 p.m. ET on FOX and FOX One. Who Could France Face In The Semifinals? There are eight possibilities for France in the semifinals: Portugal, Croatia, Spain, Austria, USA, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium and Senegal. If France reaches the semifinals, it'll play at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, July 14, at 3 p.m. ET on FOX and FOX One.

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. On a sweltering afternoon in New Jersey, France beat Sweden 3-0 thanks to two more Kylian Mbappe goals to advance to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.Mbappe scored his record ninth goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup in the first half, breaking a three-way tie with Brazil players Lenidas and Ronaldo for the most ever in elimination games at the tournament. Mbappe another goal later in the second half.France had a bevy of goal-scoring opportunities in the first 45 minutes, including in the 36th minute when Michael Olise successfully pulled off a wildly difficult bicycle kick, which hit off the post. The rebound came right to Ousmane Dembele, who blasted a shot just wide of the top corner.OLISE NEARLY SCORED A WORLDIE What an attempt for the 24-year-old star! pic.twitter.com/KPEsGQh4qj FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 30, 2026France had over 70% of the possession in the first half and far more more scoring opportunities than Sweden (0.90 expected goals to 0.29) and Les Blues was finally rewarded in the 45th minute, as Mbappe carved up the Sweden defense and fired a right-footed shot past the keeper and into the side netting for a 1-0 lead. WHAT A GOAL FOR MBAPP He slices through the Sweden defense to score his 5th goal of the tournament! pic.twitter.com/JePc6FZQJ4 FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 30, 2026At halftime, France was up to a -4000 favorite at sportsbooks (97.5% implied probability), but it would add to its lead shortly after the break, as Bradley Barcola scored in the 53rd minute off a beautiful assist from Olise following a bad Swedish giveaway near midfield.2-0 LEAD FOR FRANCE Michael Olise sends the ball through perfectly to Bradley Barcola, who doubles France's advantage over Sweden! pic.twitter.com/402XXRbdgu FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 30, 2026France continued on the front foot throughout the second half, and Mbappe finished off another gorgeous through-ball in the 74th minute from Olise to add to his record-setting total and make it 3-0. Mbappe now has six goals in this World Cup and 18 total goals in 18 World Cup games.France moves on to the Round of 16 to face Paraguay on Saturday, July 4 at 5 p.m. ET in Philadelphia. Paraguay was a surprise winner in a penalty shootout over Germany in the first round of the knockout stage.

France is currently the best show in international football. Not a debate; not a hot take; a 3-0 verdict at MetLife Stadium delivered with the kind of casual, suffocating excellence that makes you wonder how any team is supposed to stop them. Sweden had Viktor Gykeres and Alexander Isak, two of the most feared strikers in European club football, and they managed only four shots all game; France had 25. That's not a contest; that's an exhibition. Here are my four takeaways from France's 3-0 win over Sweden: 1. Kylian Mbapp Is One Goal Away From History Stop what you are doing. Watch this man. Kylian Mbapp has now scored 18 goals in 18 World Cup appearances. Lionel Messi holds the all-time record at 19. Only one goal separates the greatest of all time from the next in line, and Mbapp is only 27. Let that settle for a second. He opened the scoring just before halftime, latching onto an Ousmane Dembl cutback from a corner and slotting past Jacob Zetterstrm with the kind of composure that makes goalkeepers feel irrelevant. His second goal, the third for France, was even better: a curling finish into the far corner that sent the entire French bench sprinting toward Didier Deschamps. There was something undeniably emotional about that one. He had a goal disallowed for offside. He hit the post. He could have had four. Sweden had no answer, no plan, and ultimately no chance. Mbapp is not just France's best player; he is the best player in this tournament alongside Messi. 2. The Harlem Globetrotters Are In Town. And This Is Their Court. At some point, you stop analyzing France and just start applauding. Over 60% possession. Twelve shots on target. Nine corners. Goals from open play, set pieces, through balls, cutbacks. France has a different weapon for every situation, and Didier Deschamps is deploying them all with the calm of a man who has done this before. Michael Olise was, at times, from another planet. He carved through Sweden's shape repeatedly, pulling strings, finding pockets, and laying off with both feet. His bicycle kick attempt may have just kissed the woodwork and stayed out, but if that ball had gone in, we'd be talking about it for decades. Potentially one of the great World Cup goals never scored. Bradley Barcola's second goal was a textbook France move: Olise slipping it through Vctor Lindelf's legs, Barcola doing the rest. Effortless. Lethal. The only thing that kept this from becoming an absolute hammering was Swedish goalkeeper Zetterstrm, who made nine saves and single-handedly prevented a tennis score. Sweden could have conceded six or seven on another day. 3. Farewell, Sweden. You Came. You Fought. You Ran Into a Buzzsaw. Graham Potter's side deserves credit for showing up at all. Sweden came into this World Cup having missed the 2022 tournament entirely, back after a painful absence and carrying enormous expectations on the shoulders of Gykeres and Isak, two strikers with wildly expensive price tags and tons of expectation. In their opening group game, they delivered: a 5-1 demolition of Tunisia that was genuinely thrilling. Sweden looked like a side that could cause problems. Then came the Netherlands. A 5-1 loss that quickly recalibrated expectations. Sweden steadied somewhat, drawing 1-1 with Japan to scrape through as a third-place team. They arrived here knowing the draw had not been kind, facing the tournament's overwhelming favorites. Sometimes the bracket plays cruel tricks. Against France, Gykeres and Isak barely touched the ball in meaningful areas. Anthony Elanga worked hard and went largely unrewarded. This Swedish generation gifted, genuinely exciting to watch simply ran into the wrong team at the wrong time. No shame in that. They belong at this level. They'll be back. 4. Yes, He Gets Two Takeaways. He Earned It. Last week, I gave Lionel Messi two takeaways after his masterclass against Austria. Messi wasn't thrilled when I told him. (He doesn't read my column. This is fine.) But standards are standards, and Mbapp's performance today demands a second look from a completely different angle. Because here's what struck me beyond the numbers: Kylian Mbapp looks genuinely, visibly happy. This matters more than it sounds. The past year at Real Madrid was, by most accounts, a slow-motion rollercoaster. Three managers in one season. A dressing room with more fault lines than a geology textbook. A "Mbapp Out" petition from disgruntled Madridistas. Being booed at the Bernabu. Reportedly not wanting to play at the Bernabu again. A season that ended without a single trophy and with his relationship with the club's fanbase in ruins. None of that Mbapp showed up today. This version was laughing on the pitch, celebrating with teammates, sprinting to hug Deschamps after his second goal in a moment that felt like a release. And the dynamic with Olise is something to behold. The two of them are playing with a freedom and instinctiveness that you rarely see at the international level. They find each other without looking. They trust each other completely. The France national team has become, by all appearances, the place where Kylian Mbapp actually wants to be. And when he is happy, he is absolutely terrifying to play against. Messi's record is one goal away. Heaven help whoever is next.

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Lazio Enquire About Newly-Promoted Serie A Winger Who Could Replace CancellieriLazio are expected to part ways with Matteo Cancellieri and bring in Frosinone standout Fares Ghedjemis as his replacement.Matteo Cancellieri on his Way Out of LazioThe Biancocelesti are expected to keep Gustav Isaksen, a profile admired by Gennaro Gattuso. The Danish winger should thus be Lazios first-choice right winger, but the squad will be an alternative option. Last season, Isaksen competed with Cancellieri for a starting role, but the latter is on the transfer list and has already been linked with Olympiacos, Fiorentina, and Torino.Lazio Interested in Fares GhedjemisAccording to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), the Aquile have enquired about Ghedjemis, who was one of the finest players in Serie B last term. The French-Algerian played a pivotal role in Frosinones promotion to the top flight, contributing with 15 goals and three assists in 37 league appearances, helping the club finish second in the table.The pink newspaper claims the Canari have placed a 10 price tag, a figure Lazio deem excessive. Nevertheless, Angelo Fabiani and Co. are considering a move, but theyre eyeing more favorable terms.Ghedjemis Career Path & Favorite RoleGhedjemis started his career at Troyes and then had spells at Le Havre, Evreux, Vannes, and Rouen before signing for Frosinone in January 2024 for a reported 300,000 transfer fee. His contract with the club is valid until June 2028. The 23-year-old is left-footed, so he primarily plays as an inverted right winger, but he can feature on the opposite flank or as an attacking midfielder.