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Iraq coach Graham Arnold said he asked to field three goalkeepers against France. Tournament rules did not allow the request.
ESPNIraq coach Graham Arnold said he asked tournament officials if his team could play three goalkeepers against France to slow Kylian Mbappé. "I asked if we could play three goalkeepers," Arnold said with a laugh Sunday. "But they said no." The request came ahead of Monday's Group I match in the current World Cup.
Mbappé scored twice in France's 3-1 opening win over Senegal, bringing his World Cup total to 14 goals. The goals tied and then passed Olivier Giroud for France's all-time international scoring record. Mbappé also moved past Pelé on the World Cup goal-scoring list and set France's national-team goal record during the same match.
Mbappé is scheduled to make his 100th appearance for France on Monday. He is three appearances short of coach Didier Deschamps' total and could eventually surpass goalkeeper Hugo Lloris' record of 145 caps. Mbappé said he focuses only on helping France win the tournament rather than personal records.
ESPNThe 17-year-old amateur surprised his father with a caddie swap on the 18th hole at Shinnecock Hills on Father's Day. Russell finished his first U.S. Open at 7 over par.
The 15-year-old scored 94 off 29 balls, including 10 fours and eight sixes, as India A reached 377 for 9 against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla.
WWE is evaluating a possible event on the White House lawn following the UFC Freedom 250 card held there last weekend. The mixed-martial-arts show featured a main-event finish and post-fight remarks between two fighters.