Luka Modric's New Deal Nears After Ruben Amorim Call

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Luka Modric's New Deal Nears After Ruben Amorim Call

AC Milan remain confident of completing a new deal for Modric as Amorim continues to push for his arrival. The AC Milan boss has called the Croatian again and is planning his squad with him involved. A final decision is expected soon, with Modric also bringing his family into the personal call before committing to Italy.

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Tesco To Shut 2,000 Stores Early If England Reach Final

Tesco will close more than 2,000 Express stores across England at 7:30 p.m. on July 19 if England reach the World Cup final, letting staff get home or to the pub before the 8 p.m. kickoff. UK operations chief Kevin Tindall said the move recognizes how much the occasion would mean, with employees still paid for those hours.

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Paul Scholes Calls Argentina ‘Pussycats’ Before England Semi

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FIFA’s appointment of American referee Ismail Elfath for Argentina’s World Cup semifinal against England has stirred English media reaction. Reports highlighted claims that Lionel Messi will have his “favorite referee,” with The Sun noting Elfath handled Messi’s most important moment. The debate grew because Messi’s Inter Miami reportedly won every match he officiated, including a cup final.

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Mexico Canceled $6M Argentina Friendly Over Payment Concerns

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Mexico Canceled $6M Argentina Friendly Over Payment Concerns

Mexico reportedly pulled out of a proposed pre-World Cup friendly against Argentina worth $6 million after negotiations raised payment concerns. Talks broke down when the AFA allegedly asked for the fee to be split across three separate bank accounts. The Mexican federation viewed the arrangement as suspicious and ended discussions, according to Record Mexico, leaving the match off the calendar.

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