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Tuesday Kickoff: Morata, PSG and more

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The defending UEFA Champions League holders are expected to bring back one Serie A’s top strikers, at least temporarily, while the reigning Ligue 1 champions are expected to make a coaching change.

Real Madrid is prepared to bring back Alvaro Morata with the hopes of then selling the 23-year-old forward for a profit, says Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta. (REPORT)

Head coach Laurent Blanc is expected to exit Paris Saint-Germain in the coming days, with Sevilla manager Unai Emery tabbed as the leader to replace to the veteran. Blanc has three consecutive Ligue 1 titles since joining PSG in 2013, however, poor Champions League form will likely be his undoing. (REPORT)

Former Brazilian World Cup winner Carlos Alberto believes new Selecao coach Tite must strip Neymar of his current role as captain. The Barcelona star has held the squad’s captaincy since Dunga returned as Brazil coach in 2014. (REPORT)

Belgium international and Zenit Saint Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel will likely complete a move away from his Russian club this summer after saying, “Russia was a nice adventure, but it’s time for me to change.” (REPORT)

Aaron Ramsay believes that he and his Wales teammates have “put Welsh football on the map” after advancing to the Euro 2016 Round of 16 on Monday. (REPORT)

MONDAY REWIND

Despite a massive test in Tuesday’s Copa America semifinals, the U.S. Men’s National Team is confident that Argentina is beatable. (REPORT)

Hertha Berlin remains adamant U.S. centerback John Brooks will remain with the Bundesliga club after signing a new contract earlier this year. (REPORT)

Former Sounders and Mexico international midfielder Gonzalo Pineda has been critical of the USMNT’s run at the Copa America, and says Jurgen Klinsmann’s team is lucky to have Clint Dempsey’s production in the attack. (REPORT)

Following its impressive 2-1 win against the Vancouver Whitecaps, the New England Revolution have earned SBI MLS Team of the Week honors. (REPORT)

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