Argentina Accused of Diverting $47m of 2022 World Cup Revenue to a Shell Company

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Argentina Accused of Diverting $47m of 2022 World Cup Revenue to a Shell Company

Investigative journalist Romain Molina claims more than $48m of the $342m Argentina received after the 2022 World Cup was routed to shell company TourProdEnter, which has no connection to football. A contract signed nine days before the final allegedly allocated 30% of AFA's World Cup revenue to the firm, with FIFA reportedly transferring funds directly.

By Tanish Chachra

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Lisandro Martinez Dismisses Argentina Referee Favoritism Rumors

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Manchester United Face $63M Roma Demand For Manu Kone

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Manchester United Face $63M Roma Demand For Manu Kone

Roma reportedly want $63 million from Manchester United for Kone, who impressed for France at the World Cup. Soule’s agent is in England holding salary talks with Sunderland and Fulham. A sale around $40 million would hand Roma about $24 million in capital gains, giving the club funds while easing Financial Fair Play pressure for summer business.

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England Face Norway Before Argentina-Switzerland Nightcap In World Cup Quarter-Finals

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England Face Norway Before Argentina-Switzerland Nightcap In World Cup Quarter-Finals

Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final doubleheader starts with Norway vs England at 5:00 p.m. ET, followed by Argentina vs Switzerland at 9:00 p.m. ET. Both matches decide the other semifinal bracket, as France and Spain advanced from the opposite side. The winners meet on Tuesday and Wednesday, leaving four teams fighting to complete the semi-final race in the United States.

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Chelsea Put Alejandro Garnacho up for Sale at $63m With Multiple Clubs Interested

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Chelsea Put Alejandro Garnacho up for Sale at $63m With Multiple Clubs Interested

Chelsea are prepared to sell Garnacho for £50m ($63m), according to Sky Sports. Multiple clubs in Italy, across Europe, and in Saudi Arabia have expressed interest in the Argentine winger. Chelsea want a permanent deal only; no loan will be considered. Garnacho joined from Manchester United earlier this year, and the Blues are now open to cashing in.

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South Africa Lose World Cup Midfielder Jayden Adams at 25 After Tragic Passing

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South Africa Lose World Cup Midfielder Jayden Adams at 25 After Tragic Passing

Adams, a Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder and South Africa international, has died at 25, Sunday World ZA confirmed. He recently made his World Cup debut with Bafana Bafana and played a key role in Sundowns’ CAF Champions League campaign. Two weeks earlier, he lost his grandmother, Marianna, but still featured for South Africa against Czechia in group play.

By Tanish Chachra

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