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Tottenham players not ‘happy’ and ‘proud’ to stay should leave – Roberto de Zerbi

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Bergvall, who joined Spurs from Swedish club Djurgarden in 2024, played limited minutes at the end of last season under De Zerbi.

The 20-year-old started the Italian’s first game in charge – a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland – and, after that, made four appearances as a substitute.

Spurs have since signed midfielders Sandro Tonali – in a £100m deal from Newcastle United – and Mateus Fernandes for £85m from West Ham.

“I have not spoken with Lucas yet,” said De Zerbi. “I will in the next days and we will make the best decision for the club, for Lucas, for me, for every one of us, without problems. Lucas is a big, big talent.

“There will be a big competition to play because at the end, I think we will be two players for each position.

“If he wants to stay, I will be happy. Otherwise, we have to find a new solution with [sporting director] Johan Lange, with [chief executive] Vinai [Venkatesham]. It’s not my business after the decision to leave.”

Tottenham have also added defenders Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi to their ranks and De Zerbi says now the “target is to complete the attacking positions”.

“First of all, I think it’s not finished yet, our transfer market window,” he added. “We have to finish, we have to bring another couple of, maybe more, maybe not less, but a couple of players.”

Bergvall is part of Tottenham‘s squad in New Zealand but wingers Mohammed Kudus (thigh) and Dejan Kulusevski (knee) have not travelled as they recover from long-term injuries.

“Kudus is very close. I think when we come back to London he will be available to start working with us,” said De Zerbi. “It’s a great thing for us. Kudus is another important player.

“Kulusevski, we have to see in the next couple of weeks. He’s another important player. After one season, one complete season, without a game, we have to analyse better and better, don’t take risks, first of all for him and then for us.”

Meanwhile, Spurs attacking midfielder Xavi Simons said “the first four days were the worst days of my life” as he recalled the anterior cruciate ligament injury he suffered in April.

The Netherlands international required surgery on the serious knee injury and missed the 2026 World Cup.

“I couldn’t sleep, I didn’t eat for one week,” he told Tottenham‘s website. “I was in a lot of pain. I was vomiting and felt dizzy, it was everything. That pain, I don’t wish no-one to go through that pain.

“I don’t know what it’s like for other players but, for me, it was like my whole body was saying like ‘what happened?’

“This is what it is. I’m happy and in a good place now.”

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How to watch Blue Jays vs. Red Sox: TV channel and streaming options for July 25

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The Toronto Blue Jays visit the Boston Red Sox at 4:10 p.m. ET on Saturday. Sonny Gray (12-1, 2.48 ERA) gets the start for the Red Sox, who are 53-49 this season and third in the AL East. Dylan Cease (6-5, 2.67 ERA) is the expected starter for the Blue Jays, who are 47-57 and fifth in the AL East.

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Blue Jays vs. Red Sox odds

  • Favorite Moneyline: Red Sox -120
  • Underdog Moneyline: Blue Jays +100
  • Total: 7.5
  • Total Over Odds: -110
  • Total Under Odds: -110

Injury reports

Red Sox

Isiah Kiner-Falefa: 10 Day IL (Forearm), Marcelo Mayer: 10 Day IL (Forearm), Connelly Early: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Ranger Suarez: 15 Day IL (Groin), Tanner Houck: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Zack Kelly: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Trevor Story: 60 Day IL (Abdomen), Garrett Crochet: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Roman Anthony: 60 Day IL (Wrist), Johan Oviedo: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kutter Crawford: 60 Day IL (Wrist), Triston Casas: 60 Day IL (Knee)

Blue Jays

Jesus Sanchez: 10 Day IL (Ankle), Lenyn Sosa: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Jonatan Clase: 10 Day IL (Foot), Max Scherzer: 15 Day IL (Back), Patrick Corbin: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Cody Ponce: 60 Day IL (Knee), Anthony Santander: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Bowden Francis: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Joe Mantiply: 60 Day IL (Knee), Addison Barger: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Yimi Garcia: 60 Day IL (Elbow), José Berrios: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

Stats to know

  • Boston’s Willson Contreras has hit 22 home runs this season, which ranks 13th in MLB. He has also tallied 66 RBIs (10th in MLB) and has scored 52 runs. In 393 plate appearances, he has recorded a .293 BA, .389 OBP and .555 SLG with a 9.7% walk rate and a 24.7% strikeout rate.
  • In 434 plate appearances, Wilyer Abreu has slashed .258/.331/.446 this season. He has hit 15 long balls and driven in 50 runs with a strikeout rate of 20.5% and a walk rate of 9.7%. He has six stolen bases on nine attempts. He has come around to score 52 times.
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has hit six home runs this season. He has also tallied 42 RBIs and has scored 53 runs. In 420 plate appearances, he has recorded a .262 BA, .343 OBP and .354 SLG with a 10.5% walk rate and a 13.1% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording seven steals on nine attempts.
  • In 408 plate appearances, Ernie Clement has hit eight long balls, tallied 32 RBIs and scored 46 runs. He is batting .293/.319/.419 and has posted a 9.6% strikeout rate and a 3.4% walk rate.

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Arsenal exploring deal for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior

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Vinicius Jr has been at Real Madrid for eight seasons Gokhan Taner/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

Arsenal are exploring a move to sign Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior if he does not extend his contract in the Spanish capital.

The Brazil international, 26, figures prominently among multiple candidates for the Premier League champions to bolster their attack. That said, the interest is at any early stage and there is no guarantee it materialises into a deal.

There have been no club-to-club talks yet but the idea has approval at all levels within Arsenal.

Vinicius Jr is into the last 12 months of his terms after eight campaigns and there has so far been no breakthrough in negotiations over a renewal.

⁠Real Madrid will not want to countenance losing the forward for free, especially as he would be due a significant loyalty bonus next season.

Vinicius Jr impressed during this summer’s World Cup, playing in all five of Brazil’s games and scoring four times before Carlo Ancelotti’s side lost to Norway in the round of 16.

He registered 22 goals across all competitions for Real Madrid in 2025-26 as they finished a second consecutive season empty-handed — coming second in La Liga, eight points behind Barcelona.

Vinicius Jr joined Madrid in 2018 from Flamengo and has made 375 total appearances, registering 128 goals and 100 assists.

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Why LeBron James signed with Philadelphia 76ers in NBA free agency: Live updates

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Bryce Harper is one of the few people on this planet who can relate (at least a little bit) to LeBron James. They were both on Sports Illustrated covers as teenagers. They have succeeded as professional athletes while the highest of expectations have followed them. They are both Ohio State football fans.

And, now, they will share a city.

“Pretty cool,” Harper said Friday before the Philadelphia Phillies played the New York Yankees. “Obviously, one of the best to ever do it.”

Harper is one of the most recognizable athletes in the country, but he’s not James. Now, alongside Eagles mainstays Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia has a brand of star power that has few parallels in the city’s history.

“Just obviously a great city to come play in,” Harper said. “Fan base-wise, sports-wise. I feel like the city’s in a really good spot with all the teams right now — from us, to the Sixers, to the Eagles, to the Flyers making the postseason this year as well. So just a really good spot to be in.”

Harper, like most people following the James saga, expected him to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. That was his prediction when asked last week during an ESPN broadcast. Harper might not be the biggest NBA fan; he said he’s met James at the ESPYs before.

He understood the magnitude, much like how the city reacted when Harper signed a 13-year, $330 million deal in March 2019.

“We’re in different places in our careers,” Harper said. “So I think that plays a little bit into it. Obviously, he’s one of the greatest ever to do it. He’s done it for a long time. I mean, there’s four guys over there on that starting lineup; they’re probably really happy. It’s Nick Nurse’s birthday today, too. But the city is on fire about it. I mean, how could you not be? It’s LeBron James.”

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