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World Cup Preparations Intensify with USMNT Victory and Injury Updates; PSG Celebrations Lead to Hundreds of Arrests

• USMNT defender Chris Richards' 2026 World Cup availability remains a concern after he missed Sunday's friendly against Senegal due to an ankle injury, with head coach Mauricio Pochettino stating the "next few days are going to be key" for his return. Despite Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirming Richards tore two ankle ligaments, national team insiders are optimistically projecting a return to full fitness within seven days, suggesting his World Cup spot is not currently in jeopardy.

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• In a World Cup warm-up match on Sunday, May 31, the United States Men's National Team defeated Senegal 3-2, highlighted by Christian Pulisic ending a five-month scoring drought with a goal and an assist. Folarin Balogun also contributed a goal in the victory, which serves as the Americans' penultimate friendly before the tournament.

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• French police detained 780 people across Paris and other cities following violent clashes that erupted on Saturday night, May 30, during celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League title win over Arsenal. The interior minister reported that 57 officers sustained injuries, mostly minor, as fans set fires and vandalized shops.

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• Inter Miami CF's state-of-the-art facilities were announced today as official training sites for national teams participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Miami. Scotland's national team is among those utilizing the facilities, training there from June 1-5 in preparation for their first World Cup appearance in 28 years.

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