Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has a big decision to make this week regarding his future in England, while he and his La Furia Roja prepare for Euro 2016 kickoff in France.
After speculation as to whom would start in net for Spain, Vicente del Bosque has revealed that David de Gea will be the man to replace Iker Casillas despite recent reports suggesting the Manchester United keeper was involved in a sexual assault case. (REPORT)
De Gea has until Wednesday to decide if he will remain with the Red Devils or complete a move to Real Madrid. The 25-year-old has a special release contract in his contract that would allow De Gea to move to Los Blancos for over $67 million. (REPORT)
Despite bailing out of the Copa America Centenario in the group stage, Brazil head coach Dunga isn’t worried about his future with the Selecao. Brazil suffered a 1-0 defeat in Sunday’s Group B finale against Peru after conceding a controversial goal in the dying minutes of the match. (REPORT)
England head coach Roy Hodgson and Wayne Rooney have urged the team’s fans to “stay out of trouble” in order to avoid any further action from UEFA. The European governing body has threatened the Three Lions and Russia for their supporters’ recent actions. (REPORT)
Marseille prosecutor Brice Robin says as many as 150 Russians are behind the recent violence at Euro 2016. Police have been forced to intervene on three days at the tournament, while at least 35 people have injured as a result of the hooligans. (REPORT)
Juventus striker Alvaro Morata has been linked to several teams recently, but the Spaniard will reportedly only consider a move to Chelsea or Manchester United. The 23-year-old has also been rumored to return to former club Real Madrid, with Los Blancos holding a buy-back clause in his contract. (REPORT)
Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic is in Torino on Monday set to complete a medical with Juventus. The 26-year-old has been with the Giallorossi since 2011, after coming over from Ligue 1 side Lyon. (REPORT)
Championship side Reading has hired Jaap Stam as the team’s next head coach, making the Dutchman the first overseas manager in club history. (REPORT)
WEEKEND REWIND
The U.S. Men’s National Team will meet Ecuador on Thursday in the Copa America Centenario quarterfinals. (REPORT)
DeAndre Yedlin’s costly red card could prove to be the U.S.’ downfall in the next round, while John Brooks continues his ascent as an elite centerback. (REPORT)
The USMNT and its defense was tested time and time again vs. Paraguay, but Brooks and co. held strong and guided the Americans to the final eight. (REPORT)
U.S. head coach Jurgen Klinsmann says he’d like the team to shed its “underdog story” status and begin to play fearless against the world’s biggest nations. (REPORT)