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Manchester City’s £125m signing of Enzo Fernandez is described as a bold rebuild move, but the piece argues the deal carries three problems: a colossal cost with doubts over value, temperamental and disciplinary red flags from the midfielder, and tactical questions about how he fits City’s midfield alongside Rodri and Bernardo Silva (amid plans that also involve Anderson and Bouaddi).
Argentina, the defending champions, meet Austria in World Cup Group J in Dallas as Lionel Messi chases the all-time World Cup goalscoring record after his hat-trick against Algeria, while Austria—who beat Jordan in their opener—aim to deny Messi and secure progression with a draw or better.
Belgium and Iran meet in Los Angeles for a World Cup 2026 Group G clash, with Romelu Lukaku starting for Belgium amid fitness-management concerns as Iran’s coach laments shortened training time ahead of the match; both sides drew their openers, Iran aiming for a first knockout appearance while protests outside the stadium underscore the day's tensions.
Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 with Bukayo Saka’s late winner, aided by a deeper, fitter squad and a momentum-shift in belief under Mikel Arteta as they push toward a Champions League final.