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Over 7.6 million viewers tuned in to French television’s TF1 to see France thump Italy 3-1 in Nice in their second World Cup warm up game, according to figures released on Saturday. France’s foward Antoine Griezmann (C) celebrates with France’s defender Lucas Hernandez (L) and France’s foward Kylian Mbappe (R) after scoring a penalty kick during the friendly football match between France and Italy at the Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, southeastern France, on June 1, 2018. The Friday evening prime time slot featuring a sumptuous goal from Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele only just edged out Monday’s viewing figures of 6.9 million who tuned in to watch France beat Ireland 2-0 in a deluge. Barcelona centre-back Samuel Umtiti grabbed the opening goal before Italy cut the deficit before the break through Leonardo Bonucci. French poster boy and playground favourite Antoine Griezmann, also reported to be joining Barcelona, added a second from the penalty spot before Dembele’s

Chelsea star, Eden Hazard still wants to join Real Madrid despite Zinedine Zidane’s departure. Hazard has been on Real Madrid’s radar over the last few months, with Zidane a known admirer. However, Zidane shocked the football world when he called an emergency press conference to announce his resignation from the club on Thursday. Zidane’s resignation yesterday plunged Hazard’s transfer into doubt. But Spanish outlet Don Balon reports that the Belgium international has told his national teammates that he is still keen to leave Stamford Bridge for the Santiago Bernabeu this summer. Real Madrid are expected to carry out a major overhaul of their squad. An attacker is expected to be pursued with Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale both being linked with moves away to Manchester United and Paris saint Germain.

Mauricio Pochettino says he is “so happy” at Tottenham, despite interest from Real Madrid. Zinedine Zidane shocked Real Madrid by resigning on Thursday, less than a week after winning his third-consecutive Champions League. Real have already turned their interest to Pochettino as Zidane’s replacement, according to Sky sources. But Tottenham sources have told Sky Sports News that no buyout clause exists in Pochettino’s new five-year deal, which he signed only last week. “I am so happy and I’m so excited,” said Pochettino, speaking at the Spanish launch of his new book, A New World, in Barcelona. “I signed a new contract 10 days ago – what is going to happen tomorrow, I don’t know, but I will always tell you ‘football is football,’ football will put you in your place always. “The most important thing is to explain day by day that life is very short and we need to spend the day thinking and enjoying life. “We can’t be thinking too much and worrying about what is happen