Real unexpectedly appoints Julen Lopetegui; Iran national team receives “bad news” from the US before the World Cup

Real Madrid surprisingly appointed Julen Lopetegui to replace Zidane

"Lopetegui will become Real Madrid's coach after the 2018 World Cup. He will lead the team for the next three seasons. Lopetegui helped Spain qualify for the World Cup after two years of association," Real briefly announced on their homepage on June 12.

The 51-year-old coach will lead Spain to face Portugal on June 15. The media also said that Lopetegui does not have enough experience and courage to lead Real's "Galaxy". Before Real's announcement, Lopetegui was beyond the public's expectations of the coach to replace Zidane - who resigned in May 2018.

Lopetegui was unexpectedly appointed to lead Real Madrid. Photo:FIFA.

Lopetegui started out as a goalkeeper, playing for Real Madrid from 1988 to 1991, although he only played one La Liga match. He also spent three years as a goalkeeper for Barca, but only played five matches in the league. That time earned the Basque coach a call-up to the Spanish national team, but he also only played once.

Lopetegui has had more success as a coach, managing Real Madrid B for a season before taking charge of Spain's youth teams.

Mbappé injured

In the latest training session yesterday (June 12), Mbappé was "knocked out" by teammate Rami with a fierce tackle from behind.

PSG's young talent lay on the field in pain, holding his face. French team doctors immediately rushed in to give first aid to Mbappé. After a few minutes, he limped off the field with a grimace.

Initially, coach Deschamps was extremely worried about the prospect that Mbappé might miss the opening World Cup match between France and Australia on June 16.

However, on his personal Twitter page, Kylian Mbappé posted a reassuring status: "I feel fine. Everyone please leave Rami alone, because he did not mean to hurt me. Thank you fans for your support."

MU uses Golden Ball, unbelievable deal with Bale

Mourinho is so fond of Bale that he used the Golden Ball to lure him to MU.

Source El Chiringuito quoted the Red Devils captain convincing Bale: "Gareth, come to me and MU, you will be given all the conditions to win the Golden Ball."

The White House is said to have also put Bale on the summer 2018 transfer list. However, his brilliant performance in the C1 final, with a double helping Real beat Liverpool 3-1, and Zidane's sudden resignation caused everything to slow down.

Bale told MU to wait, as the midfielder wanted to know clearly who would replace Zidane. Meanwhile, Real is also hesitant, because they have not resolved the Ronaldo issue.

Once the legendary number 7 leaves, Real will keep Bale. Spanish press said that Real will not sell Bale for less than 198 million pounds, equivalent to what PSG used to buy Neymar, the number 1 target of the Vultures at present.

Real Madrid angrily criticizes De Gea as "too old"

Spanish press reported that from believing that he would somehow get MU's number 1 goalkeeper, De Gea this summer, Real Madrid President Perez has now completely given up the idea of ​​owning the number 1 goalkeeper of the Spanish national team.

Real Madrid say De Gea is too old and MU likes that!

He even criticized De Gea as "too old", saying he was 29 years old while the veteran goalkeeper was actually only 27. The White House boss's reaction came after Real had a meeting with De Gea's representative, super agent Jorge Mendes.

Real is said to have decided to give up on De Gea after learning that MU asked for 120 million euros!British press also said that Mourinho has no intention of losing this talented goalkeeper, regardless of the fact that he signed Bale.

Leaving De Gea behind, Real is rumored to have turned to Jan Oblak with a contract termination fee of 100 million euros.

Iran national football team receives “bad news” from the US before the 2018 World Cup

The Iranian national team has officially had its shoe sponsorship contract with US sportswear giant Nike terminated due to economic sanctions imposed by the US government. NBC News reported that Nike announced the decision on June 8, less than a week before the opening day of the 2018 World Cup.

Iran was extremely upset about the termination of the contract. Coach Carlos Queiroz told reporters that it was “unreasonable” that his players had to change their familiar playing kits just a week before big matches. ESPN reported that the Iranian Football Federation had sent a petition to FIFA asking for an explanation and support for the issue. The players were forced to borrow shoes from teammates or buy new ones.