FIFA Honors Omar Artan's World Cup Fee Despite Immigration Entry Denial

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FIFA Honors Omar Artan's World Cup Fee Despite Immigration Entry Denial

Artan will still receive his full tournament fee after an 11-hour Miami immigration interrogation ended with his World Cup entry denial, BBC Sport sources said. Officials cited alleged “association with suspected members of terror organisations.” Artan denied Al Shabab links and said, “I'm just simply a referee who's trying to live his dream.” He now vows to officiate in 2030.

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Real Madrid Agree $69.4M Deal for Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella

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Real Madrid Agree $69.4M Deal for Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella

David Ornstein reports Madrid reached an agreement with Chelsea for Cucurella, with the fee worth about $69.4M: $63.6M fixed plus $5.8M in bonuses. The 27-year-old Spanish left-back made 34 Premier League appearances this season, adding one goal and four assists. Talks moved at a rapid speed, and the transfer now heads into its final paperwork stage.

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Manchester United Could Save $21.3M if Ruben Amorim Lands Milan Job

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Manchester United Could Save $21.3M if Ruben Amorim Lands Milan Job

United could save about $21.3M if Amorim takes the AC Milan job, per Ben Jacobs. “Compensation of up to [$21.3M] will stop being paid as soon as Amorim returns to work.” The Portuguese is now Milan’s leading contender after never considering Benfica. United sacked him in January after just 25 wins from 63 games.

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Marc Cucurella Edges Toward Real Madrid After Verbal Agreement

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Marc Cucurella Edges Toward Real Madrid After Verbal Agreement

Real Madrid have struck a verbal agreement to bring in Cucurella from Chelsea after the World Cup, per Fabrizio Romano. "Verbal agreement in place between all parties, player too," he posted. The Spanish International recorded one goal and four assists in 34 Premier League appearances last season. "he’s the left back wanted by Mourinho."

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Germany Reveal Curacao XI Before Group E Opener

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Germany Reveal Curacao XI Before Group E Opener

Germany XI vs Curaçao: Neuer; Tah, Pavlovic, Schlotterbeck, Brown; Kimmich, Musiala, Wirtz; Havertz, Sane, Nmecha. Kimmich captains at NRG Stadium in Houston, with Rudiger, Goretzka, Raum, Undav and Woltemade on the bench. The Group E opener kicks off at 1 PM ET, giving Germany an early shot at table control, pace and goal-difference pressure before tougher tests arrive.

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Tottenham Tie Down Pedro Porro Until 2031

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Tottenham Tie Down Pedro Porro Until 2031

Porro has signed a new contract until 2031 with an option for 2032 and a salary rise. "Despite reports on City and more clubs, never any chances for exit. Untouchable," per Fabrizio Romano. The fullback started 32 games last season, tallying one goal and two assists. Porro is currently with the Spanish national team for the FIFA World Cup.

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